Senior Chief Engineer

Date Posted: 1/13/2026 Job Code: SS0225 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 9,000 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.

Summary: The Sr. Chief Engineer will oversee all daily engineering, repairs and maintenance functions of AK shore facilities. Under general direction from on site management and the Director of Facility Engineering they will ensure that the plants are operating efficiently and effectively according to established procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creates and oversees procedures to ensure optimal functionality and safety of all facilities, including the physical buildings, mechanical equipment, electrical/heating/cooling/life/safety systems, industrial refrigeration and grounds.
• Ensures that facilities and activities are in compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations.
• Assists project managers with the management of capital projects as requested (e.g., shoreplant-based construction, installation and repair projects) including the scheduling, budgeting and compliance.
• Assesses capital projects requests and directs preparation of capital expenditure requests. Assists in scheduling and management of capital projects to ensure coordination with other divisions and departments within Trident Seafoods.
• Consults with management, finance and production staff to determine engineering feasibility and cost effectiveness of present or future projects.
• Oversees and establishes the performance and operation standards for all shoreside utilities. Resolves problems using innovative solutions that involve appropriate techniques, technologies, or concepts.
• Directs and oversees compliance with required documentation for energy management, conservation, preventative maintenance and process safety management programs.
• Manages staffing rotations and levels to meet short- and long-term needs.
• Creates, delivers and/or oversees training that meets or exceeds regulatory training and/or certification requirements and qualifications.
• Assesses assets and develops condition reports and estimated expenses for new plants. Assessments includes utilities, processing capabilities, equipment and docks.
• Provides direction and example for interpretation and application of company policies and procedures to the engineering activities.
• Ensures strict adherence to all safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe workplace.
• Participates in planning for future skilled trades staffing by assisting with training and apprenticeship programs.
• Oversees staffing at all facilities and transfers employees to plants as needed to ensure proper coverage and rotations.
• Travels to AK plants as needed to assist and provide additional coverage.
• Other duties as assigned.

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 trainings.

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

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 12 years related experience in maritime or food manufacturing industry and/or combination of education and training experience.
• HS Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Mechanical Engineering preferred, Electrical or Marine Engineering
• Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) or Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator (CARO) certification, active status not required.
• Certified Refrigeration Energy Specialist preferred. Continuing education is supported through Trident Seafoods for professional development and training.
• EPA 608 universal certification.
• Visible Emissions Observer certification
• HAZWOPER certification
• Water distribution, waste-water treatment certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of industrial ammonia refrigeration required.
• Diesel power generation and electrical distribution systems experience.
• Marine propulsion or power generation experience preferred.
• Incident command system 100/200 training

Work authorizations:

• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship