Trident Seafoods is North America’s largest vertically integrated seafood company—partnering with fishermen, employees, and communities to responsibly harvest, process, and share wild Alaska seafood with the world. With deep roots in Alaska and operating across the globe, Trident is a privately held company headquartered in Seattle, committed to nourishing the world while upholding the highest standards for safety, sustainability, and excellence.
At Trident Seafoods, we work together for something bigger than ourselves. From nourishing the world with the best protein on earth to protecting our oceans, serving our fishermen, and supporting communities in Alaska and beyond, here, you’ll find a values-driven culture where your growth matters, your work has purpose and your contributions are recognized and appreciated—because at Trident, we believe meaningful work connects us all.

Summary:  

The Refrigeration Mechanic troubleshoots, repairs and maintains refrigeration units and mechanical equipment.  

Essential Functions: 

• Observes and tests system operation using gauges and instruments. 

• Tests lines, components, connections for leaks, and proper refrigerant pump down if applicable. 

• Adjusts or replaces worn or defective mechanisms and parts and reassembles repaired systems. 

• Perform preventative maintenance on Facilities equipment (i.e. boilers, air compressors, hydraulics, wastewater treatment, freezers). 

• Installs wiring to connect components to an electric power source. 

• Keeps record of repairs and replacements made and causes of malfunctions utilizing Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS). 

Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. Full-time employees may be eligible for discretionary/performance-based incentives, medical, dental and vision insurance plans, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, long-term disability, basic life and AD&D, and 401(k) with a company match, paid time off, 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave.  For full-time employees, the initial paid time off benefit starts at 20 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience.  Commuter and transit programs are also available. 

 Required Qualifications:  

• Associates degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or 2 years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Current R.E.T.A. or Refrigeration certification or ability to obtain certification within one year of hire. 

Preferred Education & Experiences: 

• 2 years’ experience using general refrigeration competencies including but not limited to ammonia systems repair.  

• Similar industry experience 

• CARO or CIRO (RETA) Certification 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): 

• Ability to request and communicate parts and tools needed to effectively complete tasks. 

• Ability to interpret piping and instrumentation diagrams to troubleshoot system issues. 

• Ability to maintain and troubleshoot electrical/mechanical aspects of Ammonia refrigeration equipment, including evaporators, compressors, condensers, and piping systems. 

• Ability to maintain a good working relationship with other departments, managers, and technicians. 

• Ability to troubleshoot complex systems. 

Work environment:  

The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. 

Work Ability Requirements: 

Ability to work around a production line with machinery and moving parts.  

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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.