Head Vessel Engineer – Engine Room & Systems Lead

Trident-Seafood; Dutch Harbor (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Seafoods, North America’s largest seafood company, is seeking a vessel engineer to oversee engine room operations on a similar-sized vessel in Alaska. The role focuses on maintaining engines, boilers, and related systems to meet safety and regulatory standards.

Ideal candidates will have experience as engineers and deckhands, plus firefighting, first aid, and CPR certifications. Work entails challenging environments typical of maritime operations in Alaska.

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 and operation standards for all vessel systems and resolves problems.
• Forecasts operating costs and assists in budget preparation for the department.

Job description

Trident Seafoods, North America’s largest seafood company, is seeking a vessel engineer to oversee engine room operations on a similar-sized vessel in Alaska. The role focuses on maintaining engines, boilers, and related systems to meet safety and regulatory standards.

Ideal candidates will have experience as engineers and deckhands, plus firefighting, first aid, and CPR certifications. Work entails challenging environments typical of maritime operations in Alaska.