Job Description

As an Assistant Chief Engineer at one of our Alaska seafood processing facilities, is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the plant's machinery and equipment. This includes scheduling and conducting routine maintenance, troubleshooting breakdowns, and implementing energy-efficiency improvements. They also play a key role in ensuring compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards. Additionally, they may be involved in projects related to facility expansion or upgrades, and they often supervise a team of engineers and technicians. You will perform a variety of technical tasks, while aiding the Chief Engineer. 

Essential Functions/Qualifications 

The responsibilities of the position include the following: 

• Assist in planning, prioritizing, assigning, supervising, reviewing, and participating in the work of staff responsible for facility maintenance. 
• Assist in establishing schedules and methods for providing facility maintenance services; identity resource needs; review needs with Chief Engineer and allocate resources accordingly. 
• Participate in the implementation of approved policies and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures. 
• Assist in preparation and administration of the facility maintenance budget; submit budget recommendations; prepare cost estimates; submit justifications for equipment; monitor budget expenditures. 
• Monitor and control supplies and equipment, order supplies and tools, as necessary. 
• Prepare documents for equipment procurement while preparing specifications and contracts for contract services.
• Coordinate with contractors in providing contract services under Chief Engineer’s instruction. 
• Assist in training or coordinating training in facility maintenance and safety methods, procedures, and techniques. 
• Assist in developing and organizing preventative maintenance and safety inspection programs for all facilities and equipment. 
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of latest trends and developments in facility maintenance; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs. 
• Other duties are to ensure the facility and organization is fully supported and successful.

Competencies 

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following functional and interpersonal competencies:

Functional 

• Mechanical Expertise: Deep understanding of refrigeration, electrical, and production equipment.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to diagnose and repair complex equipment.
• Electrical Knowledge: Familiarity with components, controls, safety regulations, and code compliance.
• Blueprint Reading: Proficiency in reading and understanding P&ID diagrams, electrical blueprints, and circuit diagrams.

Interpersonal 

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with a team and build relationships with internal and external customers.
• Leadership: Ability to set an example and inspire confidence in others.
• Integrity: Demonstrates honesty, reliability, and fairness in all interactions.
• Safety Awareness: Knowledge of OSHA regulations, PSM, and RPM compliance.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a demanding and challenging environment.
• Initiative: Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.

Education and Experience 

• 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.  
• Experience in manufacturing processes relevant to seafood. (e.g., packaging, freezing, canning).
• Knowledge in Seafood processing of industrial machinery 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. 

Work Environment and Schedule 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Position requires onsite presence at our Alaska Processing Facility, and the ability to travel, spending a significant amount of time during the season at our various locations and processing facilities in Alaska. 

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to stand for extended periods, walk long distances within the facility, and climb stairs or ladders to access equipment. The role often involves lifting and carrying heavy objects, such as tools, machinery parts, and supplies. Additionally, the work environment can be noisy, cold, and wet, requiring the individual to be comfortable in these conditions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Mental Activities 

The employee is frequently required to set an example by consistently modeling high standards of honesty and integrity. Presentation and sharing of information should be handled directly, appropriately, and helpfully. Maintains a reputation for honesty, confidentiality, reliability, and fairness. Is willing to admit mistakes and does not misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.

Silver Bay Perks

Benefits and Perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Silver Bay and the state where you work.

• Health Insurance: Seasonal Employees, as well as their families, are eligible for health benefits that include medical, dental and vision benefits once the employee meets the required 1560 hours worked to become benefit eligible. Employees are also eligible to receive basic life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program: Available for employees and their families.
• Other Compensation: Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Silver Bay Seafoods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to  humanresources@silverbayseafoods.com