Catcher Vessel Deckhand

Overview

Trident Seafoods is North America’s largest vertically integrated seafood company—partnering with fishermen, employees, and communities to responsibly harvest, process, and share wild Alaska seafood with the world. With deep roots in Alaska and operating across the globe, Trident is a privately held company headquartered in Seattle, committed to nourishing the world while upholding the highest standards for safety, sustainability, and excellence.

At Trident Seafoods, we work together for something bigger than ourselves. From nourishing the world with the best protein on earth to protecting our oceans, serving our fishermen, and supporting communities in Alaska and beyond, here, you’ll find a values-driven culture where your growth matters, your work has purpose and your contributions are recognized and appreciated—because at Trident, we believe meaningful work connects us all.

Under direction of Captain, Mate and/or Deck Boss, participates in all the activities of the vessel deck and/or fishing crew. Can include the setting and hauling back of nets and pots, all safety drills, loading and unloading cargo, assisting in mooring the vessel and other deck related work as needed.

• Assists with pre-season and day-to-day deck operations of the vessel and is responsible for operating the deck in accordance with Trident policy.
• Assists in directing and overseeing launching, retrieval, operation, and maintenance of a skiff.
• Operates cranes, hooks, anchor winches, slings, and other lifting devices in a safe manner.
• Assists in loading and stowing vessel supplies and willing to be trained to stand watch while underway and at anchor.
• Ability to follow specific directions in case of an emergency. Can include but not limited to launching a raft, donning an Immersion suit or life preserver and assist in response to vessel firefighting and damage control.
• Cooking meals for 4–6-person vessel crew
• Maintaining a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.
• 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 training.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive. The organization may assign other duties as needed to meet business requirements.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• A minimum of 1 year of experience on a fishing vessel
• Basic firefighting skills.
• Appropriate licenses/permits of trade (e.g., CG license of appropriate tonnage. STCW endorsement, etc.) when required.

• Experience working in an engine room on a vessel
• Ability to stand a navigational watch
• Knowledge of working freight, setting and hauling back trawl nets
• Basic net repair knowledge

• Familiarity with state and federal regulations that apply to the vessel being applied for.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; risk of electrical…