Communication Skills, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Fishing, HVAC, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Hydraulic Engineering, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, OSHA, Operational Strategy, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, People Management, Physical Demands, Power Generation, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Pumps, Refrigeration, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Compliance, Safety Systems, Safety Training, Seafood Department, Systems Maintenance, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Training/Teaching, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Welding, Writing Skills
SUMMARY
Northline Seafoods is a seafood processing company seeking an experienced and motivated Factory Maintenance Lead for a temporary role in Bristol Bay, Alaska, during the salmon processing season. This role offers significant opportunity for overtime and the chance to work alongside a strong, collaborative team in a fast-paced environment!
This position is responsible for the safe, efficient maintenance, operation, and installation of all barge-related equipment aboard a stationary floating processing facility near Dillingham, AK during the seasonal fishery. The role operates in a high-intensity, production-driven marine environment and plays a critical leadership role in ensuring equipment reliability and operational uptime.
This is a temporary role (approximately 70+ days) based in Bristol Bay, Alaska during the summer processing season - mid-June to mid-August.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Work collaboratively with electrical, IT, refrigeration, and maintenance teams to ensure safe and efficient barge operations and maximize production uptime.
- Under the direction of the Chief Engineer, and in coordination with an opposite-shift Maintenance Lead and maintenance technicians, perform predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance on all barge systems, including:
- Power generation
- Refrigeration systems
- Electrical systems
- Fuel systems
- HVAC
- Pneumatics and hydraulics
- Pumps, motors, and controls
- Reverse osmosis systems
- Emergency and deck equipment
- Fabricate, install, and repair equipment using cutting, forming, welding, gluing, and assembly of mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and PVC.
- Ensure compliance with all safety requirements, including OSHA and U.S. Coast Guard regulations.
- Lead the maintenance team with a strong focus on safety, accountability, and a zero-incident culture.
- Maintain clean, organized engine room and maintenance areas in a state of readiness for regulatory inspection at any time.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous supervisory or lead experience managing maintenance or technical teams preferred.
- Experience working aboard a processing vessel, barge, or industrial marine environment strongly preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of marine and industrial systems, including:
- Power generation
- Refrigeration systems
- Electrical systems
- Fuel systems
- HVAC
- Pneumatics and hydraulics
- Pumps, motors, and controls
- Reverse osmosis systems
- Emergency systems and deck equipment
- Demonstrated experience in fabrication and welding (MIG, TIG, MMA) highly preferred.
- Ability to train and enforce safety protocols, including OSHA and Coast Guard compliance standards.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with ability to coordinate across technical teams.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Ability to work extended shifts (12+ hours per day, 7 days per week) during a 70+ day seasonal deployment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
The Factory Maintenance Lead operates aboard a stationary floating processing facility anchored near Dillingham, Alaska during the Bristol Bay salmon season. This role supports the safe and reliable operation of all mechanical, electrical, and processing systems through predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance. The position requires work in an industrial marine environment, including exposure to wet, cold, noisy, and slippery conditions, as well as heavy machinery and variable weather. During peak season, employees must be prepared for extended workdays of up to 16 hours depending on operational needs. The role requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods, climb ladders and stairs, work in confined spaces, and safely move throughout a marine processing facility. This position requires the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
DISCLAIMER
The above is not intended to list all possible essential functions or requirements as they are subject to change. The employer reserves the right to revise or change this description. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the above essential duties and meet the physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet these requirements.
Northline Seafoods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, veteran or disability status.