Refrigeration Operator

We are seeking a highly skilled Refrigeration Operator to manage and maintain critical cooling systems at our remote Alaskan fishing camp. This is a mission-critical role ensuring the integrity of our product and the safety of our team in a fast-paced, isolated environment. You will be responsible for the 24/7 operational health of systems involving Ammonia (R-717), Freon, OP2, and SM.

Key Responsibilities

System Oversight: Monitor, maintain, and repair complex industrial refrigeration systems to ensure consistent temperatures.

Safety & Compliance: Execute daily inspections and log maintenance in strict accordance with OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) standards for ammonia systems.

Emergency Response: Serve as a primary responder for any system leaks or failures; maintain all safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Chemical Management: Safely handle and inventory ammonia, freon, and specialized refrigerants (OP2/SM).

Requirements

Claire

Custom Gem

Hello! I’m Claire, your HR Business Partner. It’s a pleasure to assist you. I specialize in employment law and labor best practices across Alaska, California, and Washington, with a deep focus on ensuring hiring processes are both compliant and effective.

Operating a remote fishing camp in Alaska presents unique HR challenges—from "portal-to-portal" pay considerations to specific safety certifications. Before we dive into the job description, I want to ensure we address the specific compliance needs for a seasonal role in a remote environment.

To give you the most accurate guidance, are there specific housing or transportation arrangements provided for this role? Also, will this person be supervising others, or is this an individual contributor position?

In the meantime, here is a draft designed to attract high-caliber talent while keeping you aligned with Alaska’s labor standards and federal OSHA requirements.

Job Description: Lead Refrigeration Operator (Seasonal)

Location: Remote Field Site, Alaska

Duration: Approx. 3 Months (Summer Season)

Classification: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Refrigeration Operator to manage and maintain critical cooling systems at our remote Alaskan fishing camp. This is a mission-critical role ensuring the integrity of our product and the safety of our team in a fast-paced, isolated environment. You will be responsible for the 24/7 operational health of systems involving Ammonia (R-717), Freon, OP2, and SM.

Key Responsibilities

System Oversight: Monitor, maintain, and repair complex industrial refrigeration systems to ensure consistent temperatures.

Safety & Compliance: Execute daily inspections and log maintenance in strict accordance with OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) standards for ammonia systems.

Emergency Response: Serve as a primary responder for any system leaks or failures; maintain all safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Chemical Management: Safely handle and inventory ammonia, freon, and specialized refrigerants (OP2/SM).

Required Qualifications

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in industrial refrigeration.

Technical Proficiency: Proven expertise with Ammonia and Freon systems is required.

Certifications: RETA (Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association) CARO or CIRO certification preferred.

Physical Requirements: Ability to work in extreme temperatures, lift up to 50 lbs, and pass a fit-for-duty respirator exam.

Adaptability: Must be comfortable living and working in a remote, communal environment for the duration of the season.

Benefits

Silver Bay Benefits and Perks  

Benefits and Perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Silver Bay and the state where you work.  

· Health Insurance: Employees, as well as their families, are eligible for health benefits that include medical, dental and vision benefits. Employees are also eligible for basic life insurance, long-term disability, as well as voluntary life insurance benefits for them and their families.  

· Employee Assistance Program: Available for employees and their families.  

· Retirement Plan: Employees are eligible for the Silver Bay Seafoods safe harbor retirement 401(k) plan.  

· Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays : Employees are eligible for Paid Time Off (PTO) plan benefits which start at 3 weeks a year, go up based on years of service, and receive 8 paid holidays each year.  

· Other Compensation: Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.  

Silver Bay Seafoods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.  

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