Chief Engineer – Shore Facilities

Primary Locations

Naknek, AK & St. Paul, AK

Full-Time | On-Site

Starts at $150,000 (Annual Base Salary)

Raizan Solutions LLC (Direct Hire – We do not charge candidates)

High-Visibility Role Snapshot (Read First)

• Senior-most on-site engineering authority for two remote Alaska shore facilities
• Direct leadership of 20–25 engineers and technicians
• Hands-on role with electrical controls, Allen-Bradley PLCs (OLC required), ammonia refrigeration, and power systems
• Ownership of CAPEX projects ranging from $10K–$500K
• Extended schedules during peak seasons; remote, high-accountability environment
• Company-provided housing and employer-sponsored travel

• Naknek, AK (Primary base)
• St. Paul, AK (Secondary assignment)

• Private accommodation provided in Naknek (family may accompany)
• Shared quarters in St. Paul
• Company-sponsored travel between locations (family travel not covered)

• Peak Season A: January – March
• Peak Season B: June – August

• Up to 3 months total leave per year
• Leave cannot be taken consecutively
• After completing 3 months of work, 4–6 weeks off may be taken
• During peak seasons, expect 7-day workweeks
  , including day, night, or blended shifts

Raizan Solutions LLC is the authorized hiring partner for a large, vertically integrated seafood processing and maritime operations client operating multiple shore-based facilities across remote Alaskan locations.

We are seeking a hands-on, high-integrity Chief Engineer to lead engineering, maintenance, and capital projects across two critical sites:
Naknek and St. Paul, Alaska. This role carries significant operational authority, direct people leadership, and capital ownership, making it ideal for a seasoned engineering leader who thrives in remote, high-accountability environments.

The Chief Engineer is the senior-most engineering authority on-site, responsible for all engineering, maintenance, utilities, and capital projects across shore facilities. This role reports to on-site leadership and a centralized engineering director and ensures that facilities operate safely, efficiently, and in full regulatory compliance.

You will directly lead 20–25 engineers and technicians, oversee capital expenditures ranging from $10,000 to $500,000, and remain hands-on with critical systems, particularly electrical controls, PLCs, and industrial refrigeration.

• Direct and oversee daily engineering, maintenance, and repair operations for shore-based facilities
• Ensure facility integrity, safety, and regulatory compliance across mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, utilities, and life-safety systems
• Maintain high operational uptime in demanding, remote environments

• Lead CAPEX projects ranging from $10K to $500K, including construction, equipment upgrades, installations, and major repairs
• Prepare, justify, and manage capital expenditure requests, budgets, and timelines
• Assess facility assets and develop condition reports, cost estimates, and long-term engineering plans

• Maintain strong hands-on involvement with:
• Electrical controls & troubleshooting
• Allen-Bradley PLC systems (OLC experience required)
• Diesel power generation and electrical distribution
• Lead, mentor, and manage 20–25 engineers and technicians
• Set performance standards, monitor KPIs, and address performance or conduct issues in collaboration with site leadership
• Ensure training, certifications, and compliance requirements are met across the engineering team

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Oversee documentation for preventive maintenance, energy management, and process safety programs
• Actively identify and escalate safety or environmental risks

• 8–9+ years of hands-on engineering experience in food manufacturing, maritime, or heavy industrial environments
• Comprehensive experience with industrial ammonia refrigeration
• Strong…