Seasonal Port Engineer - Pederson POINT; Prteng-Ppt

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The Port Engineer is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of facility vehicles and equipment, including forklifts, cars, trucks, engines, motors, pneumatic systems, conveyors, hydraulics, and related machinery. This role also provides maintenance and repair support for fishing vessels on site, as needed. The Port Engineer supports corporate policies and initiatives and reports directly to the Plant Manager.

Maintain and repair a wide range of automotive, marine, hydraulic, and industrial equipment

Inspect gas, diesel, hydraulic, and electrical systems and perform repairs as required

Perform general maintenance and installation work on fishing vessels upon request

Diagnose mechanical issues in both shop and field environments

Examine parts and materials to identify defects or failures

Perform minor welding and fabrication work

Operate and maintain plant powerhouses, generators, and electrical switches

Maintain accurate and detailed service and maintenance records

Monitor and maintain appropriate inventory levels for parts, oils, fittings, and fuels

Coordinate with and receive directions from the Plant Manager on current and upcoming projects

Respond to routine and urgent maintenance needs as directed

Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Port Engineer or Rolling Stock Mechanic preferred

Strong knowledge of operating, maintaining, and repairing gas and diesel engines

Ability to read and interpret repair manuals and technical documentation

Valid U.S. driver’s license required

Experience with extended boom forklifts and cranes preferred

General metal fabrication and welding skills

Working knowledge of basic hydraulics

Experience with Caterpillar generator sets (Cat Gensets) preferred

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities

Willingness and ability to work in a remote Alaska location within a seafood processing facility for several months

Ability to work safely in environments that may include moving machinery, ammonia systems, wet floors, high noise levels, and forklift traffic

Ability to work long hours, including seven days per week during peak production seasons

Consistent and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position

This position requires the ability to work long hours in wet, cold, and physically demanding conditions. Employees are regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and frequently exposed to wet or humid environments and extreme cold. Occasional exposure may include elevated work areas, fumes or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, electrical hazards, vibration, and high noise levels.

NPSI provides transportation from designated travel hubs (typically Seattle, WA and Anchorage, AK) to the worksite and return transportation for employees who complete the season. Room and board are provided for employees who remain employed through seasonal layoff.

Employees who leave prior to the end of the season may be responsible for their own return transportation and will be charged $15 per day for room and board.

North Pacific Seafoods maintains a zero-tolerance drug policy. The use, possession, or distribution of any non–medically authorized drugs—including marijuana, medical or otherwise—is strictly prohibited. Employees may be subject to random, post-accident, or for-cause drug testing. NPSI reserves the right to search all plant areas without notice to enforce this policy.