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Trident Seafoods · 2 weeks ago

REFRIGERATION MANAGER ANACORTES

Anacortes, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$105K/yr - $135K/yr

5+ years exp

Trident Seafoods is the largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company in North America. The Refrigeration Manager is responsible for the overall operation of the Refrigeration department, leading a team engaged in the maintenance and repair of ammonia refrigeration units and ensuring optimal functionality of refrigeration systems.

Food and Beverage

No H1B

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

Qualification

Ammonia refrigeration systemsTechnical issue diagnosisIndustrial Refrigeration CertificationSupervisory experienceProcess Safety ManagementSafety requirements knowledgeSeafood industry experienceProblem solving techniques

Required

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

Preferred

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