Master Licensed - Daily

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.

Overall in command of the vessel. Directs and oversees the activities of the vessel senior crew; including deck, engineering, production and safety. Responsible for all navigation and primary vessel activity which can include fishing, processing or hauling freight. Works direct with the Corporate or fleet manager to plan and implement vessel movements and operations.

Essential Functions:

• Directs and oversees the pre-season and day to day operations of the vessel. Responsible for operating the vessel in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations. Also, in compliance with Trident policy.
• Works with Corp. Manager and Chief Engineer to lead, manage and direct capital projects (e.g. dry docking, installation and repair projects, major purchases) including the scheduling, budgeting and compliance with license, permit and other applicable codes and regulations.
• Oversees and establishes the performance and operation standards for all vessel deck and navigation systems. Resolves problems using solutions that involve appropriate techniques, technologies, or concepts.
• Directs and oversees required documentation for the primary vessel functions.
• Analyzes and leverages human resource needs to assist with short- and long-term projects.
• Confers with management and production staff to determine engineering feasibility and cost effectiveness of present or future projects.
• Oversees the design and implementation of training to ensure that all vessel deck and engineering staff are properly trained, qualified and in compliance with regulatory training and/or regulatory certification requirements.
• Provides direction and example for interpretation and application of company policies and procedures to the engineering activities.
• Analyzes and maintains a working knowledge of new technologies which may improve operations and develops recommendations accordingly.
• Maintains a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs other similar or related duties as requested or assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Must hold valid USCG Masters License 500

GRT or greater.

• Must have at least 3 years as Master on similar sized vessel
• Advanced firefighting skills.
• Appropriate licenses/permits of trade (e.g., CG license of appropriate tonnage. STCW endorsement, etc.) when required.
• Current First Aid and CPR cards.

• Extensive seafood of related industry experience preferred;
  Four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge of state and federal regulations that apply to the…