Head of Refrigeration

Silver Bay Seafoods LLC | 03 - Maintenance (Year-Round)

Petersburg, United States | Posted on 08/30/2026

The Head of Refrigeration manages andmaintainsmultiple systems of NH3 (anhydrous ammonia), R22(HCFC), R404A(HFC), R507(HFC) and other refrigerants asencounteredin our facility and on fishing vessels. He/she will assess maintenance needs and plan, schedule, and perform preventative maintenance as well as manage and instruct multiple employees in good refrigeration operation and maintenance procedures and techniques.

Essential Functions/Qualifications

The responsibilities of the position include the following:

• Assess and prioritize refrigerant loads and manage systems for high production.
• Diagnose and repair all refrigeration related equipment.
• Assess ongoing preventative maintenance needs and implement programs to keep equipment in excellent operating condition
• Diagnose and correct or repair operational deficiencies in refrigeration performance and equipment
• Maintains records and paperwork required for maintenance and operations logs and compliance issues
• Clearly explain steps, provide clear directions, and answer questions about refrigeration processes to employees, coworkers and supervisors.
• Diagnose and repair all refrigeration related equipment
• Complete and fulfill paperwork required for material orders, and time sheets.
• Organize and schedule maintenance and repairs.
• Communicate with Refrigeration crew in off season and forecast staffing needs for future operations.
• Maintenance and administration of the PSM program.
• Training & continuing education for new and current Refrigeration Operators in all aspects of the job and PSM program.
• Works as liaison between Silver Bay and any regulatory compliance agencies
• Assists in walk around site inspections and formal process of regulatory affairs.
• Operates equipment safely and within its limitations.
• Follows all OSHA/AKOSH/EPA standards and company policies while on company property as well as while operating a company vehicle off property.
• Operates manual, electric, and gas-powered hand tools.
• Timely and regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following functional and interpersonal competencies:

Functional

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money, weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Familiarity with and ability to follow mechanical, electrical, OSHA, EPA, and PSM codes and requirements.

CIRO certification required . CRES preferred but not required .

The Head of Refrigeration position requires driven machinery certifications such as a forklift and telehandler which in turn requires a valid driver’s license.

Inte rpersonal

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED equivalent. Minimum of 5 years of documented experience in industrial ammonia refrigeration maintenance, refrigeration theory and operation, and electronic controls and sensing techniques common to refrigeration. Extensive knowledge and familiarity with components including reciprocating and screw compressors, pumps, motors, valves, evaporators, heat exchangers, an troubleshooting/repair on both low temp and RSW systems. Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to…