FACILITIES OPERATOR III NAKNEK

DescriptionTrident Seafoods is the largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company in North America. Trident is a privately held, 100 percent USA-owned company with primary seafood processing operations and fleet support in twelve Alaska communities. Trident’s global operations produce finished wild Alaska seafood products in 6 countries and its sales teams serve customers in over 50 countries. Trident employs approximately 9,000 people worldwide each year and partners with over 5,400 independent fishermen and crewmembers. Species harvested and processed by Trident include virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska. The global supply chain also includes cultured and wild species from a network of trusted sources worldwide.Summary: The Facilities Operator will operate, maintain and repair various machinery and equipment in a designated area such as edible oil production, meal production, water treatment and fuel farm.Key Responsibilities:Uses hand tools to perform basic adjustments and maintenance to equipment under the supervision of a senior operator.Monitors various operation indicators to such as fuel or material levels and auger speeds to ensure equipment is operating properly.Performs or supervises startup and shut down of equipment in assigned area as appropriate.Performs basic adjustments and maintenance independently as directed by a supervisor or senior operator.Lubricates and cleans parts, equipment, and machinery.Collects, logs, and maintains information and data as needed to meet Trident and regulatory standards.Observes mechanical devices in operation to detect and locate issues.Repairs or replaces defective parts.Maintains a working knowledge of company, industry and regulatory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), codes and standards.Works with Supervisor or plant management to schedule repairs and projects.May supervise a smaller facility or department operation.Conducts tests as needed to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.Provides data and reports to management as requested to update on facility operations and issues.Participates in, contributes to, and provides support during regulatory audits as needed.Conducts audits and inspections of facility performance and activities.Ensures proper and timely completion of corrective actions as a result of audits and inspections.Other duties as assigned. 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 trainings.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 at https://www.tridentseafoods.com/benefits.Minimum RequirementsMinimum Qualifications: Must be a current Trident Seafoods employee or have worked for Trident Seafoods before6 years’ experience in Facilities Operations or similar experience. Has developed secondary skill sets such as welding, plumbing, basic electrical troubleshooting or specialized equipment repair, service and rebuild. HS Diploma or equivalent (or degree, etc.)HAZWOPER Certification (if not current, training will be provided by Trident)OSHA 10 Hour Certification (if not current, training will be provided by Trident)Preferred Qualifications: Industry specific experienceSupervision or other experience Training or certification in the following preferred:Pumping Stations - Pumps, Motors and Electrical SystemsHeat Exchangers: Operation of Shell and Tube TypesHeat Exchangers: Cooling TowersEvaporation Unit OperationsAuxiliary VesselsCentrifuge OperationsFiltration and Screening Unit OperationsMaterial Handling of Bulk LiquidsPortable and Emergency EquipmentDryersPhysical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.The employee is frequently required to climb or balance.The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.The employee moves objectsregularly up to 10 poundsfrequently up to 25 poundsoccasionally up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perceptionWork Environment:While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.Work authorizations:This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship