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. 

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Summary: Refrigeration Technicians are expected to supervise and maintain optimal operation of industrial refrigeration systems and associated equipment. This entails preventative maintenance on ammonia and freon systems (if applicable and has 608 cert.), following/enforcing operating procedures, oversee mechanical integrity inspections, perform troubleshooting during operational shutdowns/upsets, collaborate with management and QA/QC to verify optimal temperatures are being reached. Supervise, lead and train others within the refrigeration department.
Expected equipment to service are as follows; Control systems (Manual and Computerized), Plate Freezers, Spiral Freezers, Blast Freezers, Tunnel Freezers, Compressors, Condensers, Purgers, Pumps, RSW Chillers, Ice Machines, HCACR Freezers and Cooler units.
 

Key Responsibilities:

Operate the system following plant operating and maintenance procedures laid out under the PSM program.Perform annual testing including but not limited to; compressor safeties, EPCS operation, transducer calibrations, RTD calibrations.Capable of communicating with service technicians remotely for troubleshooting when other options are exhausted.Ensuring operators/assistants are maintaining daily system logs and other MI inspections for the PSM program. Lead routine service, pre/post season maintenance, and repair of the plants refrigeration system. Troubleshooting control systems when upsets occur. Prompt Communication with supervisors and management when issues arise. Collaborate with production and QA/QC to ensure optimal flow of product through the facility. Schedule personnel shifts for proper coverage as operations require. Other duties as assigned.
 

Additional Responsibilities:

Actively participate in Tridents PSM program performing repair records, engaging in meetings, and engage in further training.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.