Assistant Tank Manager (T/V Hannah)

SUMMARY

Northline Seafoods is hiring an Assistant Tank Manager for the 2026 Bristol Bay salmon season, running approximately mid-June through mid-August. This role is based on a stationary floating processing facility anchored near Dillingham, Alaska. The Assistant Tank Manager supports tank and pumping operations and related administrative work, with duties split between the pump room and the Tank Manager's office. Responsibilities are outlined below.

This position may offer the opportunity to transition into full-time, year-round employment in Bellingham, WA from August through May, based on performance and business needs.

Important Travel Note: As of May 7, 2025, a REAL ID–compliant form of identification is required for domestic air travel, including flights to Alaska. Candidates must be able to meet this requirement prior to hire.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Coordinate with the shore office for vessel scheduling
• Coordinate closely with the deck crew to ensure rapid and effective offloading of fish
• Communicate with production to maintain continuous and efficient operations
• Coordinate with Engineering on repairs and ship operations
• Coordinate with the Quality Control (QC) department
• Oversee fish temperature control and maintain the highest quality standards while fish are held in the tanks
• Creation, management, editing, and tracking of fish lot codes accurately
• Plan and manage regular tank sanitation schedules
• Supervise daily tank operations, including final walk-throughs
• Maintain accurate logs, reports, and operational records
• Perform troubleshooting as required
• Other Duties
  • Ballast water management and logging
  • Monitor the septic system and respond to emergency repairs as needed
  • Repairing leaking, broken pipes
  • Assisting with additional projects and tasks as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 18+ years old
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be able to routinely work 12+ hour shifts and occasionally 16+ hour shifts during peak season
• Comfortable working in confined spaces, including confined-space rescue environments
• Years of experience: 2 years (maintenance experience or machine operation)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Software/Systems Knowledge
  • Strong working knowledge of HMI/SCADA systems
  • Knowledge of VFDs
  • Basic computer skills (Microsoft excel, word, google docs, etc.
  • Effective interpersonal communication skills
  • Effective written communication (email)
  • Proficient with UHF radio communication
• Other relevant skills
  • Strong mechanical background with hands-on trouble shooting skills
  • Strong PVC repair and construction skills (plumbing experience a plus)
  • Comfortable working in confined spaces, including confined-space rescue environments
  • Small team management
  • Ability to work well with other department heads

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This role is based primarily aboard a stationary floating processing facility anchored near Dillingham, Alaska, in Bristol Bay, Alaska, with the potential for year-round employment during reprocessing operations in Bellingham, Washington. In Bellingham, work may also be performed dockside and on the waterfront in an active marine industrial environment. Work takes place in wet, cold, and physically demanding marine environments. The position requires regular use of hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, prybars, etc.) and power tools (angle grinders, power drills, portable bandsaws, etc.). Employees must be able to safely navigate slippery and uneven surfaces, work extended shifts of 12–16 hours, including nights, lift up to 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance, work in small confined spaces, climb stairs and ladders, and be able to swim.

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT

Employment with Northline Seafoods is at will. This means that either the employee or Northline Seafoods may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.

DISCLAIMER

The above is not an exhaustive list of essential functions or requirements, which may change over time. Northline Seafoods reserves the right to revise this job description. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Employees must satisfactorily perform all essential duties and meet the physical requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be provided where applicable.

Northline Seafoods is committed to diversity and inclusion. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.