REFRIGERATION MANAGER ANACORTES

Trident Seafoods • Anacortes, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Trident Seafoods is the largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company in North America. Trident is a privately held, 100 percent USA-owned company with primary seafood processing operations and fleet support in twelve Alaska communities. Trident's global operations produce finished wild Alaska seafood products in 6 countries and its sales teams serve customers in over 50 countries. Trident employs approximately 9,000 people worldwide each year and partners with over 5,400 independent fishermen and crewmembers. Species harvested and processed by Trident include virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska. The global supply chain also includes cultured and wild species from a network of trusted sources worldwide. Summary: The Refrigeration Manager is responsible for the overall operation of the Refrigeration department in Anacortes, Washington. The successful candidate will direct and lead a team of workers engaged in repair, maintenance and installation of ammonia refrigeration units along with mechanical equipment such as pumps, condensers, compressors, valves and other utility system components.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum five years refrigeration experience
• Proficiency in diagnosing and resolving technical issues in ammonia refrigeration systems, utilizing problem solving techniques and tools
• Understanding of safety requirements associated with ammonia refrigeration systems including hazardous materials and emergency response protocols.
• Industrial Refrigeration Certification or ability to obtain
• Two years' experience in a supervisory role

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in refrigeration or similar field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM) programs
• Experience in seafood industry

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages activities on all utility systems to provide continuous supply of heat, steam, electric power, gas, refrigeration, or air required for operations.
• Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.
• Manages the repair of malfunctioning components or equipment in ammonia refrigeration systems. This may involve replacing faulty parts, routine inspection, recharging refrigerant, adjusting controls, or performing necessary adjustments to restore optimal system functionality in conformance with operational and safety standards.
• Collaborates with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve refrigeration issues and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.
• Establishes skill matrices, drives skills assessment and training programs for all refrigeration mechanic roles.
• Leads and manages Preventive Maintenance (PM) Pillar activity for the refrigeration department.
• Expense prioritization and project development and management for refrigeration.
• Assists FSQA, EHS, and HR with all audits and audit processes.
• Actively serves and leads the Hazmat team for Anacortes.
• May maintain records and other relevant documents pertaining to equipment and supplies.
• Acquires knowledge of Trident's Environmental and Safety Policies by completing required training programs and performing designated work activities in accordance with training and procedures/work instructions.
• Notifies designated personnel of any environmental or safety incidents or risks not previously documented, in accordance with Environmental Awareness and/or safety trainings.
• Performs other similar or related duties as requested or assigned.

Benefits

• Full time employees may be eligible for discretionary/performance-based incentives, medical, dental and vision insurance plans, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, long-term disability, basic life and AD&D, and 401(k) with a company match, paid time off, 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave.
• For full-time employees, the initial paid time off benefit starts at 20 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience.
• Commuter and transit programs are also available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees