Chief of Maintenance

As the Chief of Maintenance, you will be a key leader at our Alaska Barge Plant operations during the busy summer salmon season, and off season Barge location in Aberdeen WA.

Your core responsibilities involve:

• Strategic Planning:
  Assessing plant-wide maintenance needs, recommending necessary changes, and planning/scheduling comprehensive preventative maintenance programs.
• Personnel Management:
  Managing and instructing departmental personnel across multiple teams in proper maintenance procedures and techniques.
• System Oversight:
  Taking direct responsibility for managing the personnel who maintain our refrigeration system.

This is an onsite position at our Alaska and Washington facilities. The role requires the ability to travel, often to remote locations throughout the year.

The Chief of Maintenance is responsible for overseeing and managing all maintenance functions to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted Barge Plant operations.

Operational Management:

• Work in close collaboration with the Plant & Production Manager to maintain safe and optimal production speeds and processes.
• Coordinate and oversee all refrigeration and maintenance departments during construction and production, including assigning personnel to areas/shifts and scheduling maintenance and repairs.
• Lead refrigeration and maintenance teams in daily production support and during the off-season.
• Manage department heads and personnel to facilitate efficient production and minimize equipment downtime.
• Coordinate necessary facility equipment changes and modifications, both on-the-fly during production and during scheduled downtime.

Troubleshooting and Crisis Response:

• Lead personnel in troubleshooting and repairing equipment and machinery across multiple departments, particularly during crises, emergencies, or periods of unplanned downtime.
• Participate in the organization of the emergency response team and supervise safe evacuation procedures.
• Safety and Compliance:
• Identify potential hazards, proactively work to prevent accidents, and enforce company policy and general safety practices.

Inventory and Procurement:

• Coordinate accurate and up-to-date inventory of parts, tools, and other maintenance supplies.
• Review and verify all parts and tools orders submitted by maintenance department heads, ensuring accuracy of specifications and assembly.
• Complete required paperwork for material orders and time sheets.
• Perform cost-benefit analyses for purchases and process changes.

Required

Qualification:

• Ability to maintain professional and respectful relationships with employees and service providers and perform effectively under pressure in a stressful environment.

Core Competencies:

• To succeed in this role, the Chief of Maintenance must demonstrate the following essential skills:

Technical Expertise:

• Mechanical Mastery:
  Possess a deep, functional knowledge of all production, electrical, and refrigeration equipment.
• Analytical & Troubleshooting:
  Exceptional ability to diagnose, analyze, and repair complex equipment malfunctions.
• Electrical Systems:
  Comprehensive understanding of electrical components, controls, safety regulations (including OSHA), and code compliance.
• Reading Schematics:
  Proficiency in interpreting electrical blueprints, circuit diagrams, and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&).
• Leadership & Interpersonal Skills
• Communication:
  Excellent command of both verbal and written communication.
• Collaboration:
  
  Proven ability to work effectively within a team environment and build strong relationships with internal and external partners.
• Integrity & Reliability:
  Maintain the highest standards of honesty, fairness, and reliability in all professional dealings.
• Leadership: A role model who inspires confidence and sets a positive example for the team.
• Safety Focus:
  In-depth knowledge and commitment to safety, including OSHA, Process Safety Management (PSM), and Risk Management Program (RPM) compliance.
• Initiative: A self-starter who works independently, takes full ownership of tasks, and drives projects forward.
• Adaptability:
  The ability to remain effective and composed in a demanding,…