Silver Bay Seafoods is an integrated processor of frozen salmon, herring and squid products for domestic and export markets. We began in 2007 as a single salmon processing facility in Sitka, Alaska. Today, Silver Bay Seafoods is one of the largest seafood companies in Alaska, operating six domestic processing facilities throughout Alaska and the West Coast.

Silver Bay's primary strength is in its combination of having state of the art processing plants and favorable logistics to support its operations; competent management and key personnel; an established fish buying system; and ownership by fishermen who represent over 80% of the committed fishing effort. We are looking for hard-working, passionate team members who are motivated to grow with us. Silver Bay Seafoods offers you many paths to advance within your first season. If you want to be a leader, come join the team at Silver Bay Seafoods.

Job Description:

A Refrigeration Operator III will oversee the safe operation, daily monitoring, and maintenance of large scale industrial computer based ammonia and R-22,404A, and 134A refrigeration systems, and provide assistance to Chief Engineer and Head of Refrigeration to ensure assets are managed in accordance with IIAR, ASHRE, ASME, EPA, OSHA, and applicable State and Local Codes.

Essential Functions:

• Oversee and manage Refrigeration, Electrical, and HVAC systems including monitoring and trending, troubleshooting and repairs (Compressors, condensers, fans, heating, cooling, contactors, motors, microprocessors, frequency drives.
• Administer in conducting preventive maintenance PM’s within established timelines (Oil analysis, filter changes, calibration of sensors and transducers, compressor alignment checks/adjustments.
• Ensure regular leak detection, conducting required inspections and reporting, evaluating and implementing energy management strategies.
• Ensure product integrity is maintained through temperature monitoring and control, evaluating and reporting equipment condition.
• Clear and concise communication with Management.

• Responsible for logging time and materials into computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) in the form of work orders and PM’s.
• Responsible for daily communication of all pertinent information regarding system operation and maintenance to departmental management and maintenance teams.
• Responsible for housekeeping and cleanup of refrigeration machine rooms, refrigeration maintenance areas, and all project areas on a daily basis.
  Required to interpret and understand plans and specifications, schematics, operating and maintenance manuals for systems being overseen.

• Provide assistance and training to lower level operators.

Additional Responsibilities:

This position will also assist the building and material handling equipment maintenance teams when needed. Duties will include assisting in general building repairs, electrical troubleshooting and repairs and other general maintenance activities. Performs other similar or related duties as requested or assigned.

Capabilities:

Capable to perform this job successfully, with the help of the refrigeration team or individually and must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience:

Associate Degree in HVACR, Refrigeration/Electrical, Trade School Certification, or Equivalent. RETA CIRO, CRST and CRES Certifications Required. Knowledge of Ammonia Refrigeration & CFC Certification. 5 years experience in Refrigeration/Electrical/HVAC.

Training/Skills:

Able to read and understands documents such as safety rules, procedure, operating manuals and maintenance instructions. Able to write daily reports, memos and correspondence. Able to speak effectively and clearly to all employees, visitors and customers in the facility. Able to calculate figures, amounts such as interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. To perform this job successfully, employee should have knowledge of email, spreadsheet software, word processing software and presentation software. Specialized knowledge needed in ammonia refrigeration, glycol/brine system, FRICK system operating platform, HAZMAT, low voltage control systems, OSHA, Good Manufacturing Processes, PSM and RMP. Must be willing and able to obtain OSHA HAZMAT 24 hour training within 90 days of employment, this includes the successful completion of a medical evaluation and respirator fit test.

Physical Demands:

To perform this job employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Employee is occasionally 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. Able to work in congested area with limited egress. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Mental Activities:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to understand English, and utilize teamwork skills. Focus and concentration on numbers accurate and detailed reports are critical in this position. Demonstrate understanding to the risks of work connected with ammonia, pay attention to details. Employee is required to speak English, and use decision making skills. The employee is occasionally required to use interpersonal, mentoring, problem analysis, training and supervision skills. The employee will occasionally be required to read and write English, perform basic math, use exercise independent judgment, and use discretion.

Silver Bay Seafoods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or age.

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