Senior Vessel Engineer & Operations Leader

Trident Seafoods Corporation; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Seafoods, based in Seattle, seeks an experienced Chief Engineer to oversee engineering operations on our fishing vessels. You will manage propulsion, electrical, hydraulic, refrigeration, and sanitary systems, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient vessel performance.

The role requires coordinating with the Captain and management on projects, training crews, budgeting, and ensuring regulatory requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Valid USCG Chief Engineer license for vessels 500 GRT+ or 4,000 HP DDE.
• Strong knowledge of propulsion, electrical, hydraulic, refrigeration, and sanitary systems.
• Experience on fishing vessels in the fishery being applied for.

Responsibilities

• Directs safe operation and maintenance of vessel engineering systems.
• Leads capital projects, drydocking, budgets and permits.
• Develops staff training and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Forecasts operating costs and supports budget requests.

Skills

Vessel engineering

Maintenance planning

Safety compliance

Project management

Team leadership

MS Office

Education

USCG License – Chief Engineer

STCW endorsement

Job description

Trident Seafoods, based in Seattle, seeks an experienced Chief Engineer to oversee engineering operations on our fishing vessels. You will manage propulsion, electrical, hydraulic, refrigeration, and sanitary systems, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient vessel performance.

The role requires coordinating with the Captain and management on projects, training crews, budgeting, and ensuring regulatory requirements are met.