Powerhouse Operator – Coffee Point – Egegik, Alaska

Powerhouse Operator – Coffee Point – Egegik, Alaska Egegik, AK Description E&E Foods is launching a search for a Seasonal Powerhouse Operator at our Coffee Point plant in Egegik, AK. This job requires an experienced powerhouse operator that has experience running, maintaining, and repairing CAT diesel engines. This position will oversee the operation of power generating equipment. Ensures the regular monitoring, repair, and maintenance of power plant and auxiliary equipment such as pumps, fans, compressors, and condensers. Finally, the successful candidate will be a team player with the ability to handle deadline driven environments. Requirements The Seasonal Powerhouse Operator must have previous powerhouse operator experience, paralleling control system experience, (ComAp, Dief, Woodward) and switch board experience. They must be self-directed, well organized and comfortable in a diverse living and working environment. In addition, they must be willing to work in a remote location under, at times, challenging conditions Key Responsibilities: Oversees the operation of power plant equipment and indicators to detect evidence of operating problems. Controls and maintains auxiliary equipment, such as pumps, fans, compressors, condensers, feed water pumps, filters, to supply water, fuel, lubricants, air, or auxiliary power. Regulates equipment operations and conditions based on instrument data from controllers. Starting or stopping generators, auxiliary pumping equipment, or other power plant equipment when necessary. Records and compiles operational data by completing and maintaining forms, logs, or reports. Ensures regular maintenance of equipment, such as generators, pumps, or compressors, to prevent failure or deterioration is scheduled and completed. Provides regulatory reporting as needed, at established intervals, based on readings from charts. Inspects records or logbook entries or communicates with plant personnel to assess equipment operating status. Places standby emergency electrical generators online in emergencies and monitors the temperature, output, and lubrication of the system. Establishes cadence for examination and testing of electrical power distribution machinery and equipment, using testing devices. Receives outage calls and requests necessary personnel during power outages or emergencies. Operates or maintains distributed power generation equipment, including producing energy on-site for processing or other commercial purposes. Communicate with other departments about what equipment they will be running that day. Basic knowledge of electrical systems (AC/DC) and reading wire diagrams. Other duties as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities: · 3 years’ experience as a powerhouse operator · Must be at least 18 years of age · Must show availability to work in the USA · Able to work with minimal supervision · Able to take direction and respond to feedback · Able to work in fast paced, deadline driven environment · Must be able to stand, walk and work for 12+ hours, 7 days a week. Salary & Benefits: · The starting wage is $28.00 to $32.00 per hour straight time and $42.00 to $48.00 per hour overtime. · Round Trip Airfare from largest city near point of hire to plant location in Alaska. · Free Room and Board THE WORK ENVIRONMENT is weather dependent: ranging from warm and sunny to cold, windy and wet. Working outdoors in a remote environment is not an experience for everyone, and candidates should understand their limitations. People who struggle with mobility should consider employment in another department or a different industry. NATURE & HOURS OF WORK: Must be able to sustain a 12 hour per day/7 days a week work schedule for the duration of the season, approximately Early May through August at the Facility in Egegik, Alaska. • The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level is usually loud. • The work environment is weather dependent: ranging from warm and sunny to cold, windy and wet. Working outdoors in a varying weather is a given in this position. LIVING CONDITIONS: Our seafood processing facilities are a very remote part in Alaska. Housing – will have own room but shared bathroom facility. There are no health care options readily accessible. There is no cellphone signal and limited internet available. Communication is very limited. ADA: EE Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. EEOC: EE Foods is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, age, ancestry, or disability. Previously incarcerated, BIPOC, women and LGBTQ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply! Salary Description $28.00 to $32.00 per hour