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Silver Bay Seafoods, LLC · 1 day ago

Chief Engineer

False Pass, AK 99583, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Silver Bay Seafoods, LLC is seeking a Chief Engineer to join their team at one of their Alaskan processing facilities. The Chief Engineer will assess plant-wide maintenance needs, manage personnel in maintaining multiple systems, and ensure efficient production processes while leading engineering and maintenance teams.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingSeafood

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Work closely with Plant & Production Manager to maintain safe and efficient production speeds and processes

Manage engineering and maintenance department heads and employees to facilitate efficient production processes and minimize downtime

Lead engineering and maintenance personnel in troubleshooting and repairing equipment and machinery in multiple departments during a crisis, emergency and/or downtime

Lead engineering and maintenance personnel during day-to-day production processes while in production and during the off-season

Coordinate the changes and modifications to facilities equipment either on the fly as needed during production or during downtime

Identify dangers and help prevent accidents, in addition to explaining and enforcing company policy and general safety practices

Take part in the organization of the emergency response team, supervision of the safe evacuation process

Coordinate and oversee all engineering and maintenance departments during production, including assigning personnel to areas and shifts and scheduling maintenance and repairs

Coordinate proper and up to date inventory of parts, tools and other maintenance supplies

Review all the orders of parts and tools submitted by the maintenance department heads, assuring accuracy of all their specifications and assembly

Complete and fulfill paperwork required for material orders and time sheets

Perform cost benefit analysis on purchases and process changes

Ability to work under pressure and maintain respectful and professional relationships with other employees and service providers in a stressful environment

Other duties as assigned to ensure the facility and organization is fully supported and successful

Qualification

Mechanical ExpertiseElectrical KnowledgeRefrigeration TheoryAnalytical SkillsBlueprint ReadingIndustrial MaintenanceProject ManagementSafety AwarenessCommunicationCollaborationLeadershipIntegrityAdaptabilityInitiative

Required

High school diploma or GED equivalent is required

Minimum of 5 years related documentable experience operating and managing a production facility

Highly experienced in multiple Engineering skills, including general knowledge of Millwright, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electrical, Electrical Control, PLC, IT, Plumbing, Refrigeration, Diesel Engines, Rolling Stock, Inventory, Building Maintenance, General Construction, Fabricating and Welding Processes

Knowledge of industrial machine and facilities maintenance and repair, as necessary

Skills and extensive knowledge and experience in refrigeration theory, operation, and maintenance, troubleshooting and repair on both low temperature and RSW systems

Project research, project planning, project design, project implementation and project parts ordering

Experience with driven machinery certifications such as a forklift, expeditor truck, or flatbed truck which requires a valid driver's license

Preferred

Previous experience in seafood industry or manufacturing not required but preferred

Benefits

Health Insurance: Employees, as well as their families, are eligible for health benefits that include medical, dental and vision benefits. Employees are also eligible for basic life insurance, long-term disability, as well as voluntary life insurance benefits for them and their families.

Employee Assistance Program: Available for employees and their families.

Retirement Plan: Employees are eligible for the Silver Bay Seafoods safe harbor retirement 401(k) plan.

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: Employees are eligible for Paid Time Off (PTO) plan benefits which start at 3 weeks a year, go up based on years of service, and receive 8 paid holidays each year.

Other Compensation: Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.