Refrigeration/Utility Operator
Northline Seafoods
- Alaska
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Work collaboratively with a team of 9 electrical, IT, refrigeration, and maintenance staff to ensure the barge is operating efficiently to maximize production.
- Responsible for operating, logging, inspecting, maintaining, repairing an industrial ammonia/CO2 refrigeration system on a 400' fish processing barge.
- Provide support and assistance in the operation and repair of all other barge related systems to include but not limited to ice machines, spiral freezers, evaporators, compressors, pumps, water makers, generators, centrifuges, RSW equipment, sanitary systems, and hydraulics.
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure production and utility demands are met.
- Interpret and understand plans and specifications, schematics, operating and maintenance manuals for all systems being overseen.
- Complete required safety trainings, with an emphasis on Coast Guard regulations.
- Work with the Senior Refrigeration Engineer to maintain a safe working environment emphasizing a zero-accident tolerance mentality.
- Maintain the barge and engine room areas in a clean and orderly fashion knowing that the barge can be inspected by state and federal agencies with or without advance notice.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Previous experience working aboard a processing ship/barge would be ideal.
- Possess the skills to repair, maintain and troubleshoot all barge systems under the direction of the Senior Refrigeration Engineer or the Senior Vessel Engineer.
- Required to train, qualify, and respond as a member of the emergency response team.
- Ability to train and pass a 3 day HAZWOPER class.
- Previous electrical experience is a plus.
- Clearly communicate both verbally and in writing with the maintenance staff and engineering group.
- Ability to solve problems and make clear rational decisions in a fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to work 12+ hour days 7 days per week over a 70+ day season.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds individually, or up to 100 pounds with assistance.