Chief Engineer
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Job Summary
Summary
As the Chief Engineer you will be a vital member at one of our Alaskan processing facilities while assessing plant wide maintenance needs and recommending changes plan and schedule preventative maintenance as well as manage and instruct department heads and employees in multiple departments in maintenance procedures and techniques. As the Chief Engineer you will be responsible for managing personnel in maintaining multiple systems of NH3 (anhydrous ammonia) R22(HCFC) R404A(HFC) R507(HFC) R134A(HFC) and other refrigerants as encountered in the facility and on fishing vessels.
Essential Functions/Qualifications
The responsibilities of the position include the following:
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.
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
High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Minimum of 5 years related document able 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 machines 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.
Required Skills:
Education and Experience Experience working in a food processing plant particularly in a canning or retort operation is highly beneficial. Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality control procedures are advantageous. Experience with retort equipment and its operation is helpful. Previous experience in Seafood or Manufacturing preferred. 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 role is regularly required to stand walk; use hands to finger handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. Employees are frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop kneel crouch or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision peripheral vision and depth perception. Mental Activities The employee is frequently required to set an example by consistently modeling ambitious 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. Performs work with energy and drive; values planning but will take quick decisive action when an opportunity presents itself.
