Trident Seafoods Corporation
REFRIGERATION MECHANIC - EVERETT
Trident Seafoods Corporation, Everett, Washington, us, 98213
Trident Seafoods has pioneered responsible fishing in the pristine waters of Alaska for more than 50 years. We never compromise when it comes to fulfilling our Mission of responsibly sharing wild Alaska seafood with the world. At Trident, we have a history of innovation and a commitment to doing business in ways that are good for the planet and good for people.
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.
Summary A seafood refrigeration mechanic is responsible for maintaining and repairing refrigeration systems used in seafood processing and storage facilities. This includes troubleshooting and diagnosing issues, performing regular maintenance tasks, and ensuring that the refrigeration systems are operating efficiently and effectively. The mechanic may also be involved in installing new refrigeration equipment and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Strong knowledge of refrigeration systems, electrical components, and troubleshooting techniques is essential for this role. The seafood refrigeration mechanic plays a crucial role in preserving the quality and freshness of seafood products.
Key Responsibilities Conducts regular maintenance tasks on refrigeration systems used in seafood processing and storage facilities. This includes inspecting, cleaning, and lubricating components, as well as replacing worn out parts.
Troubleshoots and diagnoses refrigeration issues to identify and resolve any malfunctions or breakdowns.
Assists in the installation of new refrigeration equipment, ensuring proper placement, connection, and calibration. This may involve working with other technicians or contractors to ensure the system is installed correctly and meets safety and regulatory standards.
Monitors the performance of refrigeration systems to ensure they are operating efficiently and effectively. This includes checking temperature and pressure levels, monitoring energy consumption, and identifying any abnormalities or potential issues.
Ensures compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards related to refrigeration systems. This includes following proper procedures for handling refrigerants, maintaining accurate records, and adhering to safety protocols to prevent accidents or environmental harm.
Maintains accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections. This includes documenting any issues or concerns, recording completed tasks, and generating reports as required.
Collaborates with other team members, such as seafood processing staff or facility managers, to understand their needs and address any refrigeration related concerns. Effective communication skills are essential for providing updates, explaining technical issues, and coordinating maintenance schedules.
Assists with additional maintenance mechanic duties as time allows.
Performs repairs and replacements of faulty parts to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.
Adheres to safety protocols and regulations while working with machinery and equipment.
Identifies opportunities for process improvement and suggests modifications to enhance equipment performance.
Stays updated with industry trends and advancements in seafood processing equipment to provide effective maintenance solutions.
Conducts thorough testing and precise adjustments of equipment to meet and exceed performance specifications.
Performs minor building maintenance tasks.
Additional Responsibilities Performs other similar or related duties as requested or assigned.
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.
This is a nonexempt position with an hourly rate of $35.45 to $37.70 per hour.
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.
EPA 608 Certification – Type II or Universal
HVAC/R Certification
Preferred Qualifications Proven experience in refrigeration maintenance, preferably in a seafood processing or related industry.
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.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Special Training / Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; and ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; and able to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to operate a variety of hand tools to include the following: welding machines, cutting torches, and power tools including but not limited to pipe or tube cutters, power drills, power saws, pullers, wrenches, screw drivers, sockets, ratchets, grinders, pry bars, hammers, punches, measuring devices, and chisels.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship
Stay connected with Trident Seafoods online at www.tridentseafoods.com and follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube or LinkedIn
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.
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.
U. S. Patents 7,080,057; 7,310,626; 7,558,767; 7,562,059; 7,472,097; 7,606,778; 8,086,558 and 8,046,251.
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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.
Summary A seafood refrigeration mechanic is responsible for maintaining and repairing refrigeration systems used in seafood processing and storage facilities. This includes troubleshooting and diagnosing issues, performing regular maintenance tasks, and ensuring that the refrigeration systems are operating efficiently and effectively. The mechanic may also be involved in installing new refrigeration equipment and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Strong knowledge of refrigeration systems, electrical components, and troubleshooting techniques is essential for this role. The seafood refrigeration mechanic plays a crucial role in preserving the quality and freshness of seafood products.
Key Responsibilities Conducts regular maintenance tasks on refrigeration systems used in seafood processing and storage facilities. This includes inspecting, cleaning, and lubricating components, as well as replacing worn out parts.
Troubleshoots and diagnoses refrigeration issues to identify and resolve any malfunctions or breakdowns.
Assists in the installation of new refrigeration equipment, ensuring proper placement, connection, and calibration. This may involve working with other technicians or contractors to ensure the system is installed correctly and meets safety and regulatory standards.
Monitors the performance of refrigeration systems to ensure they are operating efficiently and effectively. This includes checking temperature and pressure levels, monitoring energy consumption, and identifying any abnormalities or potential issues.
Ensures compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards related to refrigeration systems. This includes following proper procedures for handling refrigerants, maintaining accurate records, and adhering to safety protocols to prevent accidents or environmental harm.
Maintains accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections. This includes documenting any issues or concerns, recording completed tasks, and generating reports as required.
Collaborates with other team members, such as seafood processing staff or facility managers, to understand their needs and address any refrigeration related concerns. Effective communication skills are essential for providing updates, explaining technical issues, and coordinating maintenance schedules.
Assists with additional maintenance mechanic duties as time allows.
Performs repairs and replacements of faulty parts to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.
Adheres to safety protocols and regulations while working with machinery and equipment.
Identifies opportunities for process improvement and suggests modifications to enhance equipment performance.
Stays updated with industry trends and advancements in seafood processing equipment to provide effective maintenance solutions.
Conducts thorough testing and precise adjustments of equipment to meet and exceed performance specifications.
Performs minor building maintenance tasks.
Additional Responsibilities Performs other similar or related duties as requested or assigned.
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.
This is a nonexempt position with an hourly rate of $35.45 to $37.70 per hour.
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.
EPA 608 Certification – Type II or Universal
HVAC/R Certification
Preferred Qualifications Proven experience in refrigeration maintenance, preferably in a seafood processing or related industry.
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.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Special Training / Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; and ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; and able to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to operate a variety of hand tools to include the following: welding machines, cutting torches, and power tools including but not limited to pipe or tube cutters, power drills, power saws, pullers, wrenches, screw drivers, sockets, ratchets, grinders, pry bars, hammers, punches, measuring devices, and chisels.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship
Stay connected with Trident Seafoods online at www.tridentseafoods.com and follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube or LinkedIn
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.
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.
U. S. Patents 7,080,057; 7,310,626; 7,558,767; 7,562,059; 7,472,097; 7,606,778; 8,086,558 and 8,046,251.
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