First Assistant Engineer - At-Sea Vessel Maintenance Pro

Golden Alaska Seafoods, LLC.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Golden Alaska Seafoods, LLC. seeks a 1st Assistant Engineer for our at-sea mothership operations in the Alaska pollock fisheries.

You will supervise preventive maintenance on all onboard engineering systems, coordinate with vessel department heads, and support shipyard projects during rotations. The position requires long hours and rotating trips (Pollock B season mid‑June to October and Pollock A season January to April, about 10–15 trips per year).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of at-sea engine room experience.

Responsibilities

• Engages in monitoring and management of preventive maintenance programs on all onboard engineering systems.
• Coordinates with vessel department heads to ensure safe, efficient operation of the vessel.
• Fishmeal and Factory Mechanics work mostly self-sufficiently, but are supported by the Engine Room.
• Provides required information for cost analysis on proposed system modifications, upgrades or replacements.
• Maintains ship fuel and discharge logs.
• Assists Port Engineer with shipyard projects as needed.
• Participates in drills, required safety training, and any other company required courses.
• Maintains complete records of engineering department activities, including machine operations.

Skills

5+ years at-sea engine room experience

Job description

Golden Alaska Seafoods, LLC. seeks a 1st Assistant Engineer for our at-sea mothership operations in the Alaska pollock fisheries.

You will supervise preventive maintenance on all onboard engineering systems, coordinate with vessel department heads, and support shipyard projects during rotations. The position requires long hours and rotating trips (Pollock B season mid‑June to October and Pollock A season January to April, about 10–15 trips per year).