Trident Seafood

Overview

Trident Seafoods is North America’s largest vertically integrated seafood company—partnering with fishermen, employees, and communities to responsibly harvest, process, and share wild Alaska seafood with the world. With deep roots in Alaska and operating across the globe, Trident is a privately held company headquartered in Seattle, committed to nourishing the world while upholding the highest standards for safety, sustainability, and excellence.

At Trident Seafoods, we work together for something bigger than ourselves. From nourishing the world with the best protein on earth to protecting our oceans, serving our fishermen, and supporting communities in Alaska and beyond, here, you’ll find a values-driven culture where your growth matters, your work has purpose and your contributions are recognized and appreciated—because at Trident, we believe meaningful work connects us all.

Responsibilities

Summary:

The Division Manager, Refrigeration Engineering willmonitor and direct the teams that provide operation and maintenance of HVAC and Ammonia Refrigeration systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in strategic planning for improvements, expansions & renovations.
• Identifies and drives process improvement and procedural change.
• Ensure that all refrigeration maintenance is completed within budget, meeting all contracted KPI’s.
• Manages and monitors the performance of teams to ensure they meet required standards and KPIs.
• Oversees compliance with PSM program and ensures standards and protocols are met.
• Collaborates with regulatory agencies to confirm compliance with required programs, and ensures permits are current.
• Maintains budget and requests for capital improvements and documentation related to repairs made and prepares reports or summaries for corporate management.
• Travels to region locations regularly to inspect buildings and grounds to identify current and potential maintenance needs.
• Monitors the performance/relationship and budgets of all vendors used by the business.
• Ensures all operational areas operate within a safe workplace and adhere to company health. and safety policies and procedures as well as meeting stated aims and KPI’s.
• Effectively leads and manages the team to ensure delivery of prescribed deliverables
• Develop a standardized training program for Refrigeration Technicians and operators to be implemented across all Alaska facilities that utilize ammonia refrigeration.
• Conducts periodic inspections of company equipment including high value tools and equipment.
• Communicates and monitors department goals.
• Ensures adherence to processes, procedures and methods related to refrigeration maintenance.
• Meets regularly with premises managers to determine their on-going requirements.
• Works with HR and local management to resolve personnel and performance issues and determine appropriate course of action.
• Ensures compliance to legal regulations and company policies.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 training

Employees working in Alaska are advised to have medical insurance coverage which is valid in the State of Alaska.

Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. More information can be found athttps://www.tridentseafoods.com/benefits.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, supply chain, or similar technical discipline, or 10+ years’ directly related experience, or a combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience with refrigeration engineering
• 5+ years of experience managing multiple locations
• Experience managing remote teams

Preferred Requirements:

• Current RETA certification
• AK fisheries or Food production experience

Work authorizations:

• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship

Additional Information

Stay connected with Trident Seafoods online atwww.tridentseafoods.comand follow us onFacebook,X,Instagram,Pinterest,YouTubeorLinkedInTrident Seafoods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.Trident Seafoods and its subsidiaries have adopted a drug-free workplace policy. Working under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol is not permitted.Employment with Trident Seafoods is contingent upon the candidate maintaining valid immigration status and work authorization throughout employment, with or without immigration sponsorship by the company.