Assistant Chief Engineer

As an Assistant Chief Engineer at one of our Alaska seafood processing facilities, is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the plant's machinery and equipment. This includes scheduling and conducting routine maintenance, troubleshooting breakdowns, and implementing energy-efficiency improvements. They also play a key role in ensuring compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards. Additionally, they may be involved in projects related to facility expansion or upgrades, and they often supervise a team of engineers and technicians. You will perform a variety of technical tasks, while aiding the Chief Engineer.  

Essential Functions/Qualifications  

The responsibilities of the position include the following:  

• Assist in planning, prioritizing, assigning, supervising, reviewing, and participating in the work of staff responsible for facility maintenance.  
• Assist in establishing schedules and methods for providing facility maintenance services; identity resource needs; review needs with Chief Engineer and allocate resources accordingly.  
• Participate in the implementation of approved policies and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.  
• Assist in preparation and administration of the facility maintenance budget; submit budget recommendations; prepare cost estimates; submit justifications for equipment; monitor budget expenditures.  
• Monitor and control supplies and equipment, order supplies and tools, as necessary.   
• Prepare documents for equipment procurement while preparing specifications and contracts for contract services.  
• Coordinate with contractors in providing contract services under Chief Engineer’s instruction.  
• Assist in training or coordinating training in facility maintenance and safety methods, procedures, and techniques.  
• Assist in developing and organizing preventative maintenance and safety inspection programs for all facilities and equipment.  
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of latest trends and developments in facility maintenance; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.  
• Other duties are to ensure the facility and organization is fully supported and successful.   

Competencies  

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following functional and interpersonal competencies: 

Functional  

• Mechanical Expertise: Deep understanding of refrigeration, electrical, and production equipment. 
• Analytical Skills: Ability to diagnose and repair complex equipment. 
• Electrical Knowledge: Familiarity with components, controls, safety regulations, and code compliance. 
• Blueprint Reading: Proficiency in reading and understanding P&ID diagrams, electrical blueprints, and circuit diagrams. 

Interpersonal  

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with a team and build relationships with internal and external customers. 
• Leadership: Ability to set an example and inspire confidence in others. 
• Integrity: Demonstrates honesty, reliability, and fairness in all interactions. 
• Safety Awareness: Knowledge of OSHA regulations, PSM, and RPM compliance. 
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a demanding and challenging environment. 
• Initiative: Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks. 

Education and Experience  

• Highly experienced in multiple Engineering skills, including general knowledge of Millwright, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electrical, Electrical Control, PLC, IT, Plumbing, Refrigeration, Diesel Engines, Rolling Stock, Inventory, Building Maintenance, General Construction, Fabricating and Welding Processes.   
• Experience in manufacturing processes relevant to seafood. (e.g., packaging, freezing, canning). 
• Knowledge in Seafood processing of industrial machinery and facilities maintenance and repair, as necessary.   
• Skills and extensive knowledge and experience in refrigeration theory, operation, and maintenance, troubleshooting and repair on both low temperature and RSW systems. 
• Project research, project planning, project design, project implementation and project parts ordering.  
• Experience with driven machinery certifications suc