LICENSED CHIEF ENGINEER

About the role

The Chief Engineer directs and oversees the activities of the engine room regarding the mechanical operations, repair and maintenance functions for the vessel.

Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees the functionality and safety of the vessel’s engines, boilers, deck machinery, electrical, hydraulic, refrigeration and sanitary systems in accordance with Trident policy and local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Oversees and establishes the performance and operation standards for all vessel systems. Resolves problems using solutions that involve appropriate techniques, technologies, or concepts.
• Must be able to give 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.
• Directs and oversees required documentation for energy management, conservations and preventative maintenance programs.
• Confers with Captain and management to determine engineering feasibility and cost effectiveness of present or future projects.
• Oversees the implementation of training to ensure that all vessel engineering staff are properly trained, qualified and in compliance with regulatory training and/or regulatory certification requirements.
• Advises management of new developments which may affect profit, schedule, costs, and/or inter-departmental relations.
• Maintains a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.

Requirements

• Must hold a valid USCG engineering license of DDE 4000 HP or greater (or a higher-level Chief Engineer license).
• Three years as licensed Chief Engineer of a processing vessel in the fishery being applied for.
• Three years as an Assistant Engineer on a similar sized vessel.
• Advanced fire fighting skills.
• Current First Aid and CPR cards.
• Clean vessel safety record.
• Familiarity of all state and federal requirements/regulations for the fishery being applied for.
• Familiarity with pollution abatement procedures.
• Basic HR awareness and training.
• Familiarity with production needs and willingness to work with vessel manager to support production.
• Familiarity with state and federal regulations that apply to the vessel being applied for.
• Able to manage vessel safety programs and take responsibility for keeping the vessel shipshape.

Preferred Experience

• Processing vessels: Three years as licensed Chief Engineer of a processing vessel in the fishery being applied for.
• Three years as an Assistant Engineer on a similar sized vessel.
• Advanced fire fighting skills.
• Current First Aid and CPR cards.
• Clean vessel safety record.
• Familiarity of all state and federal requirements/regulations for the fishery being applied for.
• Familiarity with pollution abatement procedures.
• Basic HR awareness and training.
• Familiarity with production needs and willingness to work with vessel manager to support production.
• Familiarity with state and federal regulations that apply to the vessel being applied for.
• Able to manage vessel safety programs and take responsibility for keeping the vessel shipshape.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid USCG engineering license of DDE 4000 HP or greater (or a higher-level Chief Engineer license).

Skills

• Knowledge of marine engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficient in computer software relevant to marine engineering.

Benefits

Trident Seafoods offers competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The position requires a flexible schedule, including potential overnight and weekend work.

Subject to random selection drug screens as required by USCG.

Work environment (includes travel/on-call)

• 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.

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 occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• The employee must be able to climb or descend one or more set of steep stairs or vertical ladders both inside and outside in all weather conditions.
• 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 and depth perception.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

Trident Seafoods and its subsidiaries have adopted a drug-free workplace policy. Working under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol is not permitted.

Immigration Status

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.