REFRIGERATION MECHANIC NIGHT SHIFT

Davita Inc.; Anacortes (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the seafood processing industry is seeking a refrigeration technician in Anacortes, WA. The role involves maintaining refrigeration systems, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance with safety policies. Candidates should have relevant certifications and experience in refrigeration maintenance.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off starting at 20 days per year

401(k) with company match

Qualifications

• Two years related experience or training in refrigeration maintenance.
• Current R.E.T.A. certification or ability to obtain it within a year.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot refrigeration units and mechanical equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on facilities equipment.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Refrigeration systems

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Job description

Date Posted:

6/4/2025

Job Code:

SS1900

City:

Anacortes

State:

WA

Country:

United States of America

Category:

Engineering / Maintenance

Description

Trident Seafoods is the largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company in North America. Trident is a privately held, 100 percent USA-owned company with primary seafood processing operations and fleet support in twelve Alaska communities. Trident's global operations produce finished wild Alaska seafood products in 6 countries and its sales teams serve customers in over 50 countries. Trident employs approximately 9,000 people worldwide each year and partners with over 5,400 independent fishermen and crewmembers. Species harvested and processed by Trident include virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska. The global supply chain also includes cultured and wild species from a network of trusted sources worldwide.

Repairs and maintains refrigeration units and mechanical equipment by performing the below duties:

Key Responsibilities:

• Observes and tests system operation using gauges and instruments.

• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical/mechanical aspects of Ammonia Refrigeration Equipment, including evaporators, compressors, condensers, vessel packages or piping systems.

• Ability to interpret piping and instrumentation diagram(s) to troubleshoot system issues.

• Tests lines, components, connections for leaks, and proper refrigerant pump down if applicable.

• Troubleshoot complex problems with equipment where the repair is not immediately visible or obvious.

• Adjusts or replaces worn or defective mechanisms and parts and reassembles repaired systems.

• Ability to work in sub-freezing temperatures with breaks and proper PPE for up to 8 hours.

• Perform preventative maintenance on Facilities equipment (i.e. boilers, air compressors, hydraulics, wastewater treatment, freezers).

• Installs wiring to connect components to an electric power source.

• Keeps record of repairs and replacements made and causes of malfunctions utilizing Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

• Develop and maintains a good working relationship with other team members, manager, and different department coworkers.

• Ability to request and communicate to manager parts or tools needed to effectively complete task(s).

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Performs other similar or related duties as requested or assigned.

1. Acquire 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.

1. Notify designated personnel of any environmental and safety incidents, or risks not previously documented, in accordance with Environmental Awareness and or Safety training.

This is a nonexempt position with an hourly rate of$29to$41.25.

Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. Full time employees may be eligible for discretionary/performance-based incentives, medical, dental and vision insurance plans, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, long-term disability, basic life and AD&D, and 401(k) with a company match, paid time off, 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave. For full-time employees, the initial paid time off benefit starts at 20 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience. Commuter and transit programs are also available.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or 2 years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Current R.E.T.A. or Refrigeration certification or ability to obtain certification within one year of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years' experience using general refrigeration competencies including but not limited to ammonia systems repair.

• Similar industry experience

• CARO or CIRO (RETA) Certification

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 moves objects

• regularly up to 10 pounds

• frequently up to 25 pounds

• occasionally up to 50 pounds.

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.

Work authorizations:

• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship