Journeyman Electrician - Project Support

Trident Seafoods; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Seafoods seeks a Journeyman Electrician to install, diagnose, and repair electrical systems on industrial equipment at Alaska plants. You will plan wiring layouts, test automated machinery, and ensure safe operation while supporting seasonal projects.

Travel to Alaska facilities may be required. The ideal candidate has a 4+ year background, Alaska licensure, and proficiency with PLCs and electrical testing tools, in a safety‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician with minimum of 4 years of related experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Licensed Alaska Journeyman or license obtained prior to employment.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Installs power supply wiring and conduit for machines and equipment.
• Connects power supply wires and cables between machines.
• Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus and replaces damaged components.
• Tests machinery and collaborates with maintenance staff to diagnose issues.
• Plans wiring layouts and installs electrical apparatus in buildings.
• Replaces faulty electrical and electronic components.
• Program automated machinery using robot controllers and PLCs to test and verify repairs.
• Will travel to Alaska plants for electrical issues as needed.

Skills

Journeyman Electrician

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Alaska Journeyman license

Tools

PLC knowledge

Electrical testing tools

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.

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: Installs and repairs electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment on short-term or seasonal projects by performing the following duties:

Key Responsibilities

• Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment such as robots, conveyors, and programmable controllers.
• Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment, connects cables and wires between machines and equipment.
• Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables.
• Tests malfunctioning machinery and discusses malfunction with other maintenance workers, such as Maintenance Machine Repairer and Maintenance Tool Maker, to diagnose malfunction.
• Replaces faulty electrical components of machine such as relays, switches, motors, and positions sensing devices.
• Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards.
• Pushes buttons and presses keys on robot controller, teach pendant, and programmable controller to program automated machinery, such as robots, to operate automated machinery, to test for malfunctions, and to verify repairs.
• Plans layout of wiring and installs wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings.
• Diagnoses and replaces faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
• PLC and controls experience.
• Inspects electrical systems.
• Understand and able to understand and implement safe working procedures.
• Will travel to Alaska plants for electrical issues that may arise.

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.
• Performs other similar or related duties as requested or assigned.
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• Ability to communicate with engineers, maintenance employees, and subcontractors.
• Job requires that alternative solutions be quickly generated to resolve plant power issues including wiring, equipment installation, etc.

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 .

Experience

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician with a minimum of 4-years of related experience.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Journeyman level or higher competency
• Licensed Alaska Journeyman or license obtained prior to employment

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 situations to supervisor and other employees of the organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be 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.

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 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, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Mental Activities

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to understand English, and utilize teamwork skills. The employee is frequently required to speak English, and use decision making skills. The employee is occasionally required to use interpersonal, customer service, mentoring, problem analysis, training and supervision skills. The employee will be occasionally required to read and write English, perform basic math, use exercise independent judgment, and use discretion.

Work Authorizations

• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship

Additional Information

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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.