Facilities Operator III

Trident Seafoods; Akutan (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Seafoods is seeking a Facilities Operator to operate, maintain, and repair various machinery across edible oil production, meal production, water treatment, and fuel areas in Alaska.

Responsibilities include monitoring indicators, starting/stopping equipment, lubrication, data logging, and supporting repairs and audits to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in Facilities Operations or similar.
• Secondary skill sets such as welding, plumbing, basic electrical troubleshooting or specialized equipment repair.
• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• HAZWOPER Certification.
• OSHA 10 Hour Certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair machinery in edible oil production, meal production, water treatment and fuel farm areas.
• Monitor operation indicators and adjust equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Start up and shut down equipment as appropriate.
• Lubricate, clean, and maintain parts, equipment and machinery.
• Collect, log, and maintain data to meet regulatory standards.
• Support scheduling of repairs and projects with supervisor.
• May supervise a smaller facility or department.
• Conduct audits and inspections and provide reports to management.
• Assist during regulatory audits and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding

Plumbing

Electrical troubleshooting

Equipment repair

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

HAZWOPER Certification

OSHA 10 Hour Certification

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

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 6 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 experience
• Supervision or other experience

Special Training/Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical 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 occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move 10 to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision and depth perception.

Mental Activities

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to read, speak, write and understand English, and to use customer service skills. The employee is frequently required to use interpersonal and teamwork skills. The employee is occasionally required to use creativity, independent judgment, discretion, and problem analysis.

Work Authorizations

• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship

Additional Information

Stay connected with Trident Seafoods online at www.tridentseafoods.com and follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube or LinkedIn.

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.