Lead Vessel Engineer – Catcher Vessel Operations

Trident Seafoods Corporation; Dutch Harbor (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Seafoods Corporation is seeking a Marine Engineer to lead the engine room on an Alaska vessel, directing mechanical operations and ensuring safe, compliant performance of engines, boilers, and electrical/hydraulic systems.

You will supervise maintenance, manage energy budgets, and coordinate with the Captain and management on projects, drawing on firefighting, first aid, and crew-coordination skills to keep operations efficient and safe.

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

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.
• Able to give specific directions in case of an emergency (rafting, immersion suit, life preserver, fire or flood response).
• Directs and oversees required documentation for energy management, conservations and preventative maintenance programs.
• Confers with Captain and management on engineering feasibility and costs of projects.
• Oversees design and training to ensure crew are trained and compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Forecasts operating costs of the department and assists in budget preparation.
• Advises management on developments affecting profit, schedule, costs, and inter-department relations.
• Maintains knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure safe duties.
• Directs capital projects (e.g., drydocking, installation, repair) with scheduling and budgeting.

Skills

Engineering on vessel

Deckhand experience

Firefighting skills

First Aid & CPR certified

Education

First Aid and CPR certification

Job description

Trident Seafoods Corporation is seeking a Marine Engineer to lead the engine room on an Alaska vessel, directing mechanical operations and ensuring safe, compliant performance of engines, boilers, and electrical/hydraulic systems.

You will supervise maintenance, manage energy budgets, and coordinate with the Captain and management on projects, drawing on firefighting, first aid, and crew-coordination skills to keep operations efficient and safe.