REFRIGERATION MANAGER - ANACORTES

Trident Seafoods is North America's largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company. Privately held and 100% USA-owned, Trident operates globally in 6 countries and serves customers in almost 60 countries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Trident employs approximately 7,700 people worldwide and partners with over 2,700 independent fishermen and crewmembers in Alaska. The company catches and processes virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska, with a global supply chain that includes cultured and wild species from an international network of trusted suppliers.

About the role

The Refrigeration Manager is responsible for the overall operation of the Refrigeration department in Anacortes, Washington. This role directs and leads a team engaged in the repair, maintenance, and installation of ammonia refrigeration units and mechanical equipment such as pumps, condensers, compressors, valves, and other utility system components.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages activities on all utility systems to provide continuous supply of heat, steam, electric power, gas, refrigeration, or air required for operations.
• Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.
• Manages the repair of malfunctioning components or equipment in ammonia refrigeration systems, including replacing faulty parts, routine inspection, recharging refrigerant, adjusting controls, and restoring optimal system functionality in conformance with operational and safety standards.
• Establishes skill matrices, drives skills assessment, and training programs for all refrigeration mechanic roles.
• Leads and manages Preventive Maintenance (PM) Pillar activity for the refrigeration department.
• Prioritizes expenses and manages project development for refrigeration.
• Assists FSQA, EHS, and HR with all audits and audit processes.
• Actively serves and leads the Hazmat team for Anacortes.
• May maintain records and other relevant documents pertaining to equipment and supplies.
• Acquires 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.
• Notifies designated personnel of any environmental or safety incidents or risks not previously documented, in accordance with Environmental Awareness and/or safety trainings.
• Performs other similar or related duties as requested or assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum five years of refrigeration experience.
• Industrial Refrigeration Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Two years’ experience in a supervisory role.
• Availability to respond to facility and refrigeration emergencies outside of normal business hours as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university in refrigeration or a similar field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM) programs.
• Experience in the seafood industry.

Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in diagnosing and resolving technical issues within ammonia refrigeration systems using effective troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving techniques.
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience directing maintenance and refrigeration personnel, prioritizing work activities, developing team members, and ensuring safe and efficient operations.
• Ability to collaborate with management, engineering, and quality control personnel and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.
• Ability to plan, monitor, and control maintenance and facilities budgets, including labor, materials, contractor services, and capital projects, to support efficient and cost-effective operations.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme cold.
• Occasional exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.
• Loud noise level in the work environment.

Work Ability Requirements

• Ability to work around a production line with machinery and moving parts.

Pay

$110,000 to $140,000 per year (salaried exempt position).

Benefits

• 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 insurance.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Paid time off (starts at 20 days per year, adjusted based on relevant experience).
• 10 paid holidays each year.
• Paid parental leave.
• Commuter and transit programs.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.