Wiper - Daily Rate

Trident-Seafood; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Seafoods seeks a Wiper for the marine engineering team. The role involves monitoring vessel systems, standing watch, and performing routine maintenance aboard fishing vessels. You will help keep logs, support safety protocols, and assist in deck and equipment upkeep.

Requirements include at least 1 year as a Wiper on a fishing vessel, appropriate licenses, and valid First Aid/CPR. This is a hands-on position with demanding conditions and opportunities to advance within a leading seafood

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as Wiper on a fishing vessel
• Appropriate licenses/permits of trade (e.g., CG license of appropriate horsepower, STCW, etc.) when required.
• Current First Aid and CPR cards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor engines, boilers, deck machinery, electrical, hydraulic, refrigeration and sanitary systems as directed.
• Stand watch while underway and at anchor.
• Make entries into logbooks and maintain vessel records.
• Assist in maintenance of all vessel systems and respond to emergencies as directed.
• Maintain and repair deck and fishing equipment under supervision.

Skills

Vessel operations

Watch standing

Safety awareness

Logbook entries

Education

CG license / STCW as applicable

First Aid & CPR certified

Tools

MS Office

Logkeeping systems

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.

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:

Assists with the activities of the Engineering Department regarding the mechanical operations and repair and maintenance functions for the vessel by performing required duties.

Essential Functions: (Responsibilities, Tasks, Supervisory Needs)

• Monitors the vessel's engines, boilers, deck machinery, electrical, hydraulic, refrigeration and sanitary systems in accordance with engineering lead's direction, Trident policy, and local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Stands watch while underway and at anchor.
• Makes entries into logbooks.
• Assists in maintenance all vessel systems.
• Follows specific directions in the case of an emergency. Can include launching a raft, donning an Immersion suit or life preserver, assist in a response to fire or flooding
• Maintains and repairs deck/fishing equipment in accordance with engineering lead's direction.
• Ability to advise on new developments which may affect profit, schedule, costs, and/or inter-departmental relations.
• Participates in required training to maintain qualifications and license compliance.
• Maintains a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive. The organization may assign other duties as needed to meet business requirements.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Required Qualifications: (Education, Years of Experience, Certifications)

• 1 year of experience as Wiper on a fishing vessel
• Appropriate licenses/permits of trade (e.g., CG license of appropriate horsepower, STCW, etc.) when required.
• Current First Aid and CPR cards.

Preferred Education & Experiences:

• Basic engineering knowledge.
• One or more years of related experience and training in Seafood or related industries.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Familiarity with production needs and willingness to work with vessel manager and Chief Engineer to support production.
• Basic all-around engineering knowledge. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic knowledge of email, spreadsheet software and word processing software.

Work environment:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly 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 Ability Requirements:

Must be capable of boarding and departing (exiting) a vessel without assistance by moving up or climbing a gangplank, the stern ramp of a vessel and/or a vertical ladder. Must be capable of boarding/departing the vessel by being lifted in a crane or manlift. May also enter and exit a skiff from a dock, plane, or a boat unassisted. Must meet at designated locations to receive instructions and place on a life jacket and an immersion suit without assistance in one minute or less. Must also move quickly without assistance to any designated lifeboat station.

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 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision and peripheral vision.

Additional Information

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, including F-1 STEM-OPT authorization.

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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.