Summary:  Directs and oversees the activities of the engineering department regarding the repair and maintenance functions for the shore side facilities by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors or staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Directs and oversees the functionality and safety of the facility, including the physical buildings, mechanical equipment, electrical/heating/cooling/life/safety systems, industrial refrigeration and grounds in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Leads, manages and directs capital projects (e.g., shoreplant-based construction, installation and repair projects) including the scheduling, budgeting and compliance with license, permit and other applicable codes and regulations.
• Confers 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 solutions that involve appropriate techniques, technologies, or concepts.
• Directs and oversees required documentation for energy management, conservation, preventative maintenance and process safety management programs.
• Analyzes and leverages personnel needs to assist with short- and long-term projects.
• Oversees the design and implementation of training to ensure that all shoreplant engineering staff are properly trained, qualified and in compliance with regulatory training and/or regulatory certification requirements.
• Assesses capital projects requests and directs preparation of capital expenditure requests.
• Assesses assets and develops condition reports and estimated expenses for new plants.  Assessments includes utilities, processing capabilities, equipment and docks.
• Manages and monitors the performance of teams to ensure they meet required standards and KPIs.
• Works with HR and local management to resolve personnel and performance issues and determine appropriate course of action.
• Ensures compliance to legal regulations and company policies.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs other or similar duties as requested.
• 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

Experience:

• Extensive marine, seafood or related industry experience preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Mechanical Engineering preferred; Electrical or Marine Engineering with experience may be substituted or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications:

• CIRO or CARO certification, active status not required. EPA 608 universal certification. CRES certification preferred. Continuing education is supported through Trident Seafoods for professional development and training.