DIVISION MANAGER REFRIGERATION ENGINEERING

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Date Posted:
5/6/2025
Job Code:
SS3340
City:
Anchorage
State:
AK
Country:
United States of America
Category:
Engineering / Maintenance
Description

Trident Seafoods is the largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company in North America. Trident is a privately held, 100 percent USA-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 6 countries and its sales teams serve customers in over 50 countries. Trident employs approximately +,000 people worldwide each year and partners with over 5,400 independent fishermen and crewmembers. 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.

Follow Trident on the Web at www.tridentseafoods.com or on social media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube or LinkedIn

Summary:

The Division Manager, Refrigeration Engineering will monitor and direct the teams that provide operation and maintenance of HVAC and Ammonia Refrigeration systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participates in strategic planning for improvements, expansions & renovations.
Identifies and drives process improvement and procedural change.
Ensure that all refrigeration maintenance is completed within budget, meeting all contracted KPI’s.
Manages and monitors the performance of teams to ensure they meet required standards and KPIs.
Oversees compliance with PSM program and ensures standards and protocols are met.
Collaborates with regulatory agencies to confirm compliance with required programs, and ensures permits are current.
Maintains budget and requests for capital improvements and documentation related to repairs made and prepares reports or summaries for corporate management.
Travels to region locations regularly to inspect buildings and grounds to identify current and potential maintenance needs.
Monitors the performance/relationship and budgets of all vendors used by the business.
Ensures all operational areas operate within a safe workplace and adhere to company health. and safety policies and procedures as well as meeting stated aims and KPI’s.
Effectively leads and manages the team to ensure delivery of prescribed deliverables
Develop a standardized training program for Refrigeration Technicians and operators to be implemented across all Alaska facilities that utilize ammonia refrigeration.
Conducts periodic inspections of company equipment including high value tools and equipment.
Communicates and monitors department goals.
Ensures adherence to processes, procedures and methods related to refrigeration maintenance.
Meets regularly with premises managers to determine their on-going requirements.
Works with HR and local management to resolve personnel and performance issues and determine appropriate course of action.
Ensures compliance to legal regulations and company policies.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Acquires 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
Notifies designated personnel of any environmental or safety incidents or risks not previously documented, in accordance with Environmental Awareness and/or safety training

Employees working in Alaska are advised to have medical insurance coverage which is valid in the State of Alaska.

Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. More information can be found at https://www.tridentseafoods.com/benefits.
Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, supply chain, or similar technical discipline, or 10+ years’ directly related experience, or a combination of education and experience.
5+ years of professional experience with refrigeration engineering
5+ years of experience managing multiple locations
Experience managing remote teams
Preferred Requirements:

Current RETA certification
AK fisheries or Food production experience
Work authorizations:

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