Assistant Chief Engineer - ALASKA PACIFIC SEAFOODS

The Assistant Chief Engineer oversees the safe operation, daily monitoring and maintenance of the processing plant. Under direction of the Chief Engineer, the assistant organizes, monitors, and supervises facility maintenance operations. The employee performs a variety of technical tasks relative to facility maintenance while providing assistance to the Chief Engineer.

The Kodiak plant, known as Alaska Pacific Seafoods or APS, operates 12 months a year, with peak production during the summer months.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in planning, prioritizing, assigning, supervising, reviewing and participating in the work of staff responsible for facility maintenance.
• Assists in establishing schedules and methods for providing facility maintenance services; identity resource needs; review needs with Chief Engineer and allocate resources accordingly.
• Make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standings, policies and procedures.
• Participate in the implementation of approved policies and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Assist in training or coordinating training in facility maintenance and safety methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Assists in developing and organizing preventative maintenance and safety inspection programs for all facilities and equipment.
• Assists in coordinating construction projects, remodels and other special projects.
• Perform the more technical and complex tasks of the work unit.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the field of facility maintenance; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

NPSI offers a generous employer matching 401(k) retirement plan and you are eligible to participate on day one! We also offer affordable, traditional health insurance benefits that include medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years working as a refrigeration mechanic in a food processing plant.
• Previous experience with industrial ammonia refrigeration systems required.
• Universal EPA section 608 certification or willingness to obtain.
• Must have experience and knowledge of OSHA regulations, as well as PSM and RPM compliance.
• Working knowledge of electric driven refrigeration compressors.
• Experience in multiple Engineering skills, including general knowledge of Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electrical, Plumbing, Refrigeration, Diesel Engines, Rolling Stock, Inventory, Building Maintenance, General Construction, Painting, Fabricating and Welding Processes.
• Familiarity with electronic controls and sensing techniques common to production and refrigeration; as well as electrical systems, safety, national electrical code, and lockout/tag out procedures.
• Able to read, write and speak intermediate English in order to communicate with other departments, respond to emergent situations, read and follow PSM and RMP plans, and to document all inspections and work performed on the system.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to adhere to a drug-free work environment.
• Able and willingness to work in a seafood processing plant with inherent hazards such as moving machinery, ammonia, wet floors, noise, forklift traffic, etc. Work is often in inclement weather (cold, wind, rain, snow).
• Capable of lifting 50 pounds individually. Capable of lifting heavier loads with coworkers and / or mechanical assistance.
• Able to work 12+ hours a day, seven days a week if needed.
• Must be willing and able to relocate to Kodiak, AK
• Consistent and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Transportation, Room and Board

The majority of employees are locals who live in town. Non-local employees may be able to live in our small bunkhouse which is located at the plant . The rooms are assigned based on gender identity, with up to six employees to a room with bunk beds and a shared bathroom. Bed linens are provided and a communal washer and dryer is available on site. Alaska Pacific Seafoods charges employees $5.00 per day to stay in the bunkhouse.

Alaska Pacific Seafoods is not currently providing meals to employees.

No Tolerances
North Pacific Seafoods prohibits the use, sale, or possession of ANY drug not medically authorized. We do not allow the use or possession of marijuana, medical or otherwise, at our plants. Employees may be asked to submit to random, post-accident, or for cause testing at any time, and NPSI reserves the right to search all areas of the plant without advance notice in order to maintain the no tolerance policy.

Payroll Information

Pay periods are biweekly. Our workday is defined as the calendar day, and our work week runs from Monday through Sunday. Employees are paid on the Friday following the end of the biweekly pay period. We encourage employees to sign up for direct deposit but you may elect to receive paper checks instead.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is NPSI’s policy to comply with federal, state, and local law prohibiting unlawful discrimination. NPSI does not and will not permit discrimination (including harassment) in recruitment, hiring, or other employment actions and decisions based on an employee or applicant being a member of a protected class, which includes, but is not limited to, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), or other statuses protected by state and local law. It is NPSI’s policy to provide legal and fair treatment to all employees regarding recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, wages, hours, benefits, working conditions, training, and availability of advancement opportunities.

At-Will Employment

NPSI is an “at-will” employer, meaning that the employee or NPSI may terminate employment at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause. No one at NPSI is authorized to guarantee employment for a certain time period or otherwise alter the at-will nature of employment with NPSI. The language that appears in this job posting is not intended to create and does not create, nor is it intended to constitute and does not constitute a contract between NPSI and any employee. No manager, employee, or representative of NPSI, except the President or CEO, has the authority to enter into any contract guaranteeing employment for any specific term, and no such contract shall be deemed binding unless it is in writing and signed by the President or CEO.

Accommodation Requests

NPSI provides reasonable accommodations to applicants during the application process to ensure equal access to all available positions. To request an accommodation, please call NPSI’s Vice President of Human Resources at (206) 726-9900.

Position is open until filled. Not all applicants will be contacted for additional screening.