Oiler 2026

Oilers

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Oilers work under the direction, guidance, and training of the Chief Engineer to assist with vessel repairs and greasing equipment within the factory including pumps, motors, belts and conveyors. Ability to learn and understand structural, propulsion, electrical, hydraulic and refrigeration mechanics.

Essential Duties

• Work under the direction, guidance, and training of the Chief Engineer.
• Assist with vessel repairs and greasing equipment within the factory including pumps, motors, belts, and conveyors.
• Understand and comply with all safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure LOCK OUT-TAGS PLUS procedures are communicated, followed, and enforced.
• Resolve technical problems as they occur.
• Give specific directions in case of an emergency.
• Work up to eight (8) hours of each shift in the factory assisting in fish processing operations, as directed by the Factory Foreman.

Work Schedule

• Oilers work at least 16.5 hours per day, 7 days per week.
• Work up to eight (8) hours of each shift in the factory assisting in fish processing operations, as directed by the Factory Foreman.
• Work hours may be extended as necessary which may result in uneven shifts and sleep patterns.
• Breaks are determined by the business needs of the fish processing plant. Unplanned, unscheduled breaks are prohibited except in health or safety related incidents.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, employees and the vessel will be operating in extremely remote and austere locations; often days away from land or dock facilities.
• While performing the duties of this job, employees are expected to wear protective clothing and equipment such as rain gear (pants and sleeves), gloves, rubber boots, noise suppression devices, and use as required: hardhat, safety goggles, fire extinguisher, life preserver and survival suit.
• Employees will be exposed to various species of fish; wet, humid, and freezing conditions; fish processing equipment such as headers, movable and stationary conveyor systems, knives, hoists, pressure washers, cleaning chemicals, shovels, buckets, baskets, and aluminum pans.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Employees work onboard a vessel in the ocean which by nature produces varying degrees of motion in the factory.
• While performing the duties of this job, Oilers are regularly exposed to moving machinery, vibration, and risk of electrical shock.