Powerhouse Operator-DH

Westward Seafoods Inc.•, AK

About The Position

This position is primarily responsible for learning basic powerhouse functions related to operating and maintaining diesel engines, the boiler steam system, and ancillary equipment used to supply fuel, air, and water to those systems. The employee performs cleaning, maintenance, inventory, inspection-round, fuel-delivery, and waste-oil logging tasks, and assists operators with preventive maintenance inspections and repairs, as well as emergency or unexpected repairs. The role also includes self-study at home and on-the-job training, along with other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Mechanical abilities.
Ability to work well in team environments.
Knowledge of creating and maintaining a safe work environment.
Ability to identify, correct, and report safety hazards.
Pleasant and professional manner when dealing with co-workers, supervisors, employees, outside agencies, and vendors.
Legible and neat handwriting.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Regular ability to see, talk, and hear; stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
May frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work takes place close to moving mechanical parts, machines, and equipment.
Hearing protection and/or other personal safety equipment, including eye protection, is required due to plant noise.

Nice To Haves

Previous mechanical and/or maintenance experience.
Trade School or Community College degree.

Responsibilities

Clean equipment, including filters, strainers, piping, nozzles, and associated parts designated by the PHO.
Clean, maintain, store, and inventory tools.
Clean all work areas in the Power House.
Stock inventory deliveries in appropriate Power House locations.
Perform daily rounds every two hours and weekly rounds once per week.
Deliver fuel as needed to supply tanks in the Day Tank room and deliver fuel in the Fuel Bay for auto-shop and dock equipment.
Receive and log waste-oil deliveries from the Galley, Auto-shop, Meal Plant, Maintenance Department, and surrounding plant areas.
Assist operators with preventive maintenance inspections and repairs.
Assist operators with emergency or unexpected repairs.
Complete self-study at home and participate in on-the-job training.
Perform other duties as assigned.