Refrigeration Operator Ii Wrangell Shoreplant

Trident Seafoods is the largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company in North America. Trident is a privately held, 100 percent U.S.‑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 six 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 crew members.

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.

The Refrigeration Operator II is expected to maintain optimal operation of industrial refrigeration systems and associated equipment. This will be achieved by following operating procedures, planning and performing preventative maintenance, documenting inspections and rounds during operation, and collaborating with the QA/QC team to maintain acceptable temperatures for all product types. This position works in a fast‑paced environment with a proactive approach to ensure continuity of operations.

Expected equipment to service includes:
Control system (manual and computerized), plate freezers, blast freezers, tunnel freezers, spiral freezers, compressors, condensers, purgers, pumps, RSW chillers, ice machines, and cooler units.

• Operate the system following plant operating and maintenance procedures.
• Perform scheduled Mechanical Integrity Inspections on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
• Ensure daily system logs are performed.
• Plan and perform routine pre‑/post‑season maintenance and repairs with contractors or refrigeration technicians.
• Gather pre‑/post‑season parts and supply inventories.
• Train Operator I’s and refrigeration assistants in day‑to‑day activities.
• Identify issues or problems and escalate as needed according to troubleshooting procedures and processes.
• Review and understand technical bulletins, service documents, and system schematics.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Actively participate in Trident’s PSM program by performing repair records, engaging in meetings, and pursuing further training.
• Acquire 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.
• Notify designated personnel of any environmental or safety incidents or risks not previously documented, in accordance with Environmental Awareness and/or safety training.

• Excellent time‑management skills and ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to conduct oneself professionally both at work and off the clock, representing Trident positively.
• Strong work ethic with prompt and reliable attendance, and ability to work well under pressure for 12+ hours a day, seven days a week.
• Flexibility to work fluctuating shifts structured around a 24‑hour production schedule as needed.
• Willingness to take on new tasks to assist the team and grow mechanical knowledge of the facility.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information in one‑on‑one situations to supervisors and other employees; add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rate, ratio, and percent.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts; frequently exposed to outside weather conditions; occasionally exposed to high and precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Living quarters are provided in Trident facilities;

group housing (dorm‑style living) upon…