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Trident Seafoods · 13 hours ago

SENIOR CHIEF ENGINEER

Anchorage, AK

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

Trident Seafoods is the largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company in North America. The Sr. Chief Engineer will oversee all daily engineering, repairs and maintenance functions of AK shore facilities, ensuring that the plants operate efficiently and effectively according to established procedures.

Food and Beverage

No H1B

Responsibilities

Creates and oversees procedures to ensure optimal functionality and safety of all facilities, including the physical buildings, mechanical equipment, electrical/heating/cooling/life/safety systems, industrial refrigeration and grounds

Ensures that facilities and activities are in compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations

Assists project managers with the management of capital projects as requested (e.g., shoreplant-based construction, installation and repair projects) including the scheduling, budgeting and compliance

Assesses capital projects requests and directs preparation of capital expenditure requests. Assists in scheduling and management of capital projects to ensure coordination with other divisions and departments within Trident Seafoods

Consults with management, finance and production staff to determine engineering feasibility and cost effectiveness of present or future projects

Oversees and establishes the performance and operation standards for all shoreside utilities. Resolves problems using innovative solutions that involve appropriate techniques, technologies, or concepts

Directs and oversees compliance with required documentation for energy management, conservation, preventative maintenance and process safety management programs

Manages staffing rotations and levels to meet short- and long-term needs

Creates, delivers and/or oversees training that meets or exceeds regulatory training and/or certification requirements and qualifications

Assesses assets and develops condition reports and estimated expenses for new plants. Assessments includes utilities, processing capabilities, equipment and docks

Provides direction and example for interpretation and application of company policies and procedures to the engineering activities

Ensures strict adherence to all safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe workplace

Participates in planning for future skilled trades staffing by assisting with training and apprenticeship programs

Oversees staffing at all facilities and transfers employees to plants as needed to ensure proper coverage and rotations

Travels to AK plants as needed to assist and provide additional coverage

Other duties as assigned

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

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringIndustrial RefrigerationEPA 608 CertificationHAZWOPER CertificationWater Treatment CertificationDiesel Power GenerationElectrical DistributionIncident Command TrainingSafety ComplianceProject Management

Required

A minimum of 12 years related experience in maritime or food manufacturing industry and/or combination of education and training experience

HS Diploma or equivalent

Comprehensive knowledge of industrial ammonia refrigeration required

Diesel power generation and electrical distribution systems experience

Preferred

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Mechanical Engineering preferred, Electrical or Marine Engineering

Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) or Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator (CARO) certification, active status not required

Certified Refrigeration Energy Specialist preferred. Continuing education is supported through Trident Seafoods for professional development and training

EPA 608 universal certification

Visible Emissions Observer certification

HAZWOPER certification

Water distribution, waste-water treatment certification

Marine propulsion or power generation experience preferred

Incident command system 100/200 training