CHIEF ENGINEER UNLICENSED DAILY

Summary Directs and oversees the activities of the engine room regarding the mechanical operations, repair and maintenance functions for the vessel. Essential Functions Directs and oversees the functionality and safety of the vessel’s engines, boilers, deck machinery, electrical, hydraulic, refrigeration and sanitary systems in accordance with Trident policy and local, state and federal laws and regulations. Directs capital projects (e.g. drydocking, installation and repair projects), 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 systems. Resolves problems using solutions that involve appropriate techniques, technologies, or concepts. Able to give specific directions in the case of an emergency. Can include launching a raft, donning an immersion suit or life preserver, assist in a response to fire or flooding. Directs and oversees required documentation for energy management, conservation and preventative maintenance programs. Analyzes human resources needs to assist with short and long term projects. Confers with Captain and management to determine engineering feasibility and cost effectiveness of present or future projects. Oversees the design and implementation of training to ensure that all vessel engineering staff are properly trained, qualified and in compliance with regulatory training and/or regulatory certification requirements. Able to forecast operating costs of department and assists in preparation of budget requests. Advises management of new developments which may affect profit, schedule, costs, and/or inter‑departmental relations. Maintains a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner. Required Qualifications 2 years as engineer on a similar sized vessel 3 years as a deckhand on a similar sized vessel Basic 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 Preferred Education & Experiences Extensive seafood or related industry experience preferred; Four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Able to work/communicate with Claims and HR departments to monitor crew needs/issues Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Familiarity with state and federal regulations that apply to the vessel being applied for Familiarity with pollution abatement procedures Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, 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. Work Ability Requirements Must be capable of boarding and departing a vessel without assistance by moving up or climbing a gangplank, the stern ramp of a vessel and/or a vertical ladder. Must be capable of boarding/departing the vessel by being lifted in a crane or manlift. May also enter and exit a skiff from a dock, plane, or a boat unassisted. Must meet at designated locations to receive instructions and place on a life jacket and an immersion suit without assistance in one minute or less. Must also move quickly without assistance to any designated lifeboat station. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision and peripheral vision. Work Authorizations This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Trident Seafoods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Trident Seafoods and its subsidiaries have adopted a drug‑free workplace policy. Working under the influence of drugs or alcohol is not permitted. Employment with Trident Seafoods is contingent upon the candidate maintaining valid immigration status and work authorization throughout employment, with or without immigration sponsorship by the company. #J-18808-Ljbffr Trident Seafoods Corporation