Summary:  The Assistant Chief Engineer will assist with the overall maintenance and installation of all facility equipment according to Trident standards and supervise the day-to-day work of the facility engineering staff, ensuring understanding and adherence to Key Performance Indicators.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans, coordinates, and oversees labor, materials, and equipment to ensure efficient maintenance of facility equipment.
• Regularly inspects and observes equipment to detect and diagnose operational issues.
• Determines repair needs and assigns or performs repairs according to department standards, including disassembling, repairing, and/or replacing parts.
• Troubleshoots and ensures the repair of electrical systems and equipment.
• Works with chief engineer to schedule and oversee preventative maintenance tasks to meet department protocol.  Will perform maintenance tasks as needed.
• Tests and adjusts equipment to meet performance specifications.
• Sets up and operates machinery and tools such as lathe, drill press, grinder, saws, and metalworking tools.
• Oversees the maintenance of logs according to the department and regulatory standards.
• Initiates purchase orders for parts and machinery as needed.
• Inspects, diagnoses, and troubleshoots all facility systems and equipment to ensure continuous, uninterrupted operation. 

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
• Cannery locations will require specific job duties related to cannery equipment.
• The position will regularly require variable 12-hour shifts with occasional shifts up to 16+ hours as needed.

Experience:

• Three to six years related experience or training in an industrial process environment. Supervision or management of a team of employees. Familiarity with hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, and industrial refrigeration. Experience in the seafood industry is preferred.

Education:

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Basic mechanical knowledge in the food industry is preferred.

Preferred Training & Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.    Ability to operate a variety of hand tools to include the following: welding machines, cutting torches, and power tools including but not limited to: pipe or tube cutters, power drills, power saws, pullers, wrenches, screwdrivers, sockets, ratchets, grinders, pry bars, hammers, punches, measuring devices, and chisels.  Literate with MS Excel, Word, and Outlook email.