Port Engineer – Pederson Point

Location: Naknek, AK

Only applicants who submit a resume will be considered.

General Description

The Port Engineer is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of facility vehicles and equipment, including forklifts, cars, trucks, engines, motors, pneumatic systems, conveyors, hydraulics, and related machinery. This role also provides maintenance and repair support for fishing vessels on site, as needed. The Port Engineer supports corporate policies and initiatives and reports directly to the Plant Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair a wide range of automotive, marine, hydraulic, and industrial equipment

• Inspect gas, diesel, hydraulic, and electrical systems and perform repairs as required

• Perform general maintenance and installation work on fishing vessels upon request

• Diagnose mechanical issues in both shop and field environments

• Examine parts and materials to identify defects or failures

• Perform minor welding and fabrication work

• Operate and maintain plant powerhouses, generators, and electrical switches

• Maintain accurate and detailed service and maintenance records

• Monitor and maintain appropriate inventory levels for parts, oils, fittings, and fuels

• Coordinate with and receive directions from the Plant Manager on current and upcoming projects

• Respond to routine and urgent maintenance needs as directed

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Port Engineer or Rolling Stock Mechanic preferred

• Strong knowledge of operating, maintaining, and repairing gas and diesel engines

• Ability to read and interpret repair manuals and technical documentation

• Valid U.S. driver’s license required

• Experience with extended boom forklifts and cranes preferred

• General metal fabrication and welding skills

• Working knowledge of basic hydraulics

• Experience with Caterpillar generator sets (Cat Gensets) preferred

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities

• Willingness and ability to work in a remote Alaska location within a seafood processing facility for several months

• Ability to work safely in environments that may include moving machinery, ammonia systems, wet floors, high noise levels, and forklift traffic

• Ability to work long hours, including seven days per week during peak production seasons

• Consistent and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position

Working Conditions

This position requires the ability to work long hours in wet, cold, and physically demanding conditions. Employees are regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and frequently exposed to wet or humid environments and extreme cold. Occasional exposure may include elevated work areas, fumes or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, electrical hazards, vibration, and high noise levels.

Transportation, Room, and Board

NPSI provides transportation from designated travel hubs (typically Seattle, WA and Anchorage, AK) to the worksite and return transportation for employees who complete the season. Room and board are provided for employees who remain employed through seasonal layoff.

Employees who leave prior to the end of the season may be responsible for their own return transportation and will be charged $15 per day for room and board.

Drug-Free Workplace

North Pacific Seafoods maintains a zero-tolerance drug policy. The use, possession, or distribution of any non–medically authorized drugs—including marijuana, medical or otherwise—is strictly prohibited. Employees may be subject to random, post-accident, or for-cause drug testing. NPSI reserves the right to search all plant areas without notice to enforce this policy.

Important Considerations

Cell phone service is limited in remote areas of Alaska. Pay phones are available on site. GCI phones are generally the most reliable in Naknek, with intermittent service from T-Mobile and Verizon. Limited access to a desktop computer and Wi-Fi is provided for basic email and internet use.

Payroll Information

• Payroll is processed biweekly

• The workday is defined as a calendar day

• The workweek runs Monday through Sunday

• Employees are paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period

• Direct deposit is encouraged; paper checks are available upon request

Equal Employment Opportunity

NPSI complies with all applicable federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. Discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics—including race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected status—is strictly prohibited.

At-Will Employment

Employment with NPSI is at-will, meaning either the employee or NPSI may terminate employment at any time, with or without notice or cause. This job posting does not constitute an employment contract. Only the President or CEO may authorize a written agreement altering the at-will employment relationship.

Accommodation Requests

NPSI provides reasonable accommodations during the application process to ensure equal access to employment opportunities.
To request an accommodation, please contact the Vice President of Human Resources at (206) 726-9900.

Position open until filled.
Not all applicants will be contacted for further screening.