Chief Engineer Catcher Vessel

Trident Seafoods; Dutch Harbor (AK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Seafoods is seeking an experienced Vessel Engineer to oversee engine room operations, maintenance, and safety for our Alaska-flagged vessels. You will manage engines, boilers, deck machinery, electrical and hydraulic systems, ensuring regulatory compliance and cost-effective performance.

The role requires hands-on leadership, emergency readiness, and collaboration with captain and management on projects, budgeting, and crew support.

Qualifications

• 2 years as engineer on a similar sized vessel
• 3 years as a deckhand on a similar sized vessel
• Basic firefighting skills
• Current First Aid and CPR cards

Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees the functionality and safety of the vessel’s engines, boilers, deck machinery, electrical, hydraulic, refrigeration and sanitary systems.
• Oversees and establishes performance standards for all vessel systems and resolves problems using appropriate techniques or concepts.
• Directs and oversees energy management, conservations and preventive maintenance programs.
• Forecasts operating costs and assists in budget preparation.
• Advises management on new developments affecting profit, schedule, costs, or inter-department relations.

Skills

Engine room operations

Vessel safety

Emergency response

First Aid/CPR

Job description

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: Directs and oversees the activities of the engine room regarding the mechanical operations, repair and maintenance functions for the vessel.

Essential Functions: (Responsibilities, Tasks, Supervisory Needs):

• Directs and oversees the functionality and safety of the vessel’s engines, boilers, deck machinery, electrical, hydraulic, refrigeration and sanitary systems in accordance with Trident policy and local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Oversees and establishes the performance and operation standards for all vessel systems. Resolves problems using solutions that involve appropriate techniques , technologies, or concepts.
• Able to give specific directions in the case of an emergency. Can include launching a raft, donning an immersion suit or life preserver, assist in a response to fire or flooding.
• Directs and oversees required documentation for energy management, conservations and preventative maintenance programs.
• Confers with Captain and management to determine engineering feasibility and cost effectiveness of present or future projects.
• Oversees the design and implementation of training to ensure that all vessel engineering staff are properly trained , qualified and in compliance with regulatory training and/or regulatory certification requirements.
• Able to forecast operating costs of department and assists inpreparation of budget requests.
• Advises management of new developments which may affect profit, schedule, costs, and/or inter-departmental relations.
• Maintains a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.
• Directs capital projects ( e.g. drydocking, installation and repair projects), including the scheduling, budgeting and compliance with license, permit and other applicable codes and regulations.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive. The organization may assign other duties as needed to meet business requirements.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: (Education, Years of Experience, Certifications):

• 2 years as engineer on a similar sized vessel
• 3 years as a deckhand on a similar sized vessel
• Basic firefighting skills.
• Current First Aid and CPR cards.

Preferred Education & Experiences

• Extensive commercial fishing or related industry experience preferred; Four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Able to work/communicate with Claims and HR departments to monitor crewneeds/issues.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Familiarity with state and federal regulations that apply to the vessel being applied for.
• Familiarity with pollution abatement procedures

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly 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 Ability Requirements

Must be capable of boarding and departing (exiting) a vessel without assistance by moving up or climbing a gangplank, the stern ramp of a vessel and/or a vertical ladder. Must be capable of boarding/ departing the vessel by being lifted in a crane or manlift. May also enter and exit a skiff from a dock, plane, or a boat unassisted. Must meet at designated locations to receive instructions and place on a life jacket and an immersion suit without assistance in one minute or less. Must also move quickly without assistance to any designated lifeboat station.

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 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 and peripheral vision.

Additional Information

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, including F-1 STEM-OPT authorization.

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Trident 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.