Trident Seafoods is North America's largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company. Trident is a privately held, 100 percent USA-owned company with global operations in 6 countries and serves customers in almost 60 countries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington (USA), Trident employs approximately 7,700 people worldwide each year and partners with over 2,700 independent fishermen and crewmembers in Alaska. Trident catches and processes virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska. The global supply chain also encompasses cultured and wild species sourced from an international network of trusted suppliers.
Summary:
The Refrigeration Manager is responsible for the overall operation of the Refrigeration department in Anacortes, Washington. The successful candidate will direct and lead a team of workers engaged in repair, maintenance and installation of ammonia refrigeration units along with mechanical equipment such as pumps, condensers, compressors, valves and other utility system components.
Essential Functions:
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. This may involve replacing faulty parts, routine inspection, recharging refrigerant, adjusting controls, or performing necessary adjustments to restore 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. Expense prioritization and project development and management 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. This is a salaried exempt position between $110,000 to $140,000 per year. 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.
Travel/On-Call Requirements:
This role is responsible for overseeing Refrigeration and Facilities operations, ensuring the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of all related systems and infrastructure. This role requires availability to respond to facility and refrigeration emergencies outside of normal business hours as needed.
Required Qualifications:
Minimumfive years refrigeration experience Industrial Refrigeration Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months Two years' experience in a supervisory role
Preferred Education & Experiences:
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in refrigeration or similar field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM) programs Experience in seafood industry Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): 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:
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 loud.
Work Ability Requirements:
Ability to work around a production line with machinery and moving parts. Work Authorizations This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
