Trident Seafoods is North America’s largest vertically integrated seafood company—partnering with fishermen, employees, and communities to responsibly harvest, process, and share wild Alaska seafood with the world. With deep roots in Alaska and operating across the globe, Trident is a privately held company headquartered in Seattle, committed to nourishing the world while upholding the highest standards for safety, sustainability, and excellence.

At Trident Seafoods, we work together for something bigger than ourselves. From nourishing the world with the best protein on earth to protecting our oceans, serving our fishermen, and supporting communities in Alaska and beyond, here, you’ll find a values-driven culture where your growth matters, your work has purpose and your contributions are recognized and appreciated—because at Trident, we believe meaningful work connects us all.

Summary:  The Maintenance Planner estimates, plans, and schedules all plant maintenance activities including the coordination of preventative maintenance. Processes and prioritizes work orders, examines, and determines best approach for work order completion, including obtaining necessary schematics and checking parts availability. In addition, this position will initiate requisitions for maintenance and indirect purchases. Acts as a liaison between the production, engineering and maintenance groups and maintains records for analysis. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Creates and manages preventative maintenance checklists  
• Ensures equipment lists and functional locations are accurate 
• Conducts data analysis to identify improvement opportunities  
• Ensures standardization and proper utilization of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system 
• Utilizes EAM system to reduce inventory and maintenance costs 
• Develops processes to maintain optimal inventory of critical spare partsDevelops and execute strategies to eliminate equipment failures and prevent reoccurrence 
• Prioritize workflow of equipment through the repair process 
• Actively participates in execution of the daily plan by ensuring the right equipment is identified for preventative/setup work prior to the days run 
• Conducts root cause analysis on production equipment and recommend or implement corrective actions.  
• Should be able to communicate with Original Equipment Manufacturer as needed 
• Assist in overall stock reduction through while assuring critical spares are in place 

Employees working in Alaska are advised to have medical insurance coverage which is valid in the State of Alaska.

Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. More information can be found at https://www.tridentseafoods.com/benefits

Minimum Qualifications:  

• High school diploma, six months of work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience 

Preferred Qualifications:   

• Lean, Six Sigma or TPM preferred. 
• Change management experience preferred. 
• Industry specific experience 
• Supervision or other experience 

Knowledge, Skillsets, and Abilities:

• Experience in SAP and EAM or equivalent asset management systems. 
• Experience in MS Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

Physical Demands: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.  

The employee is frequently required to climb or balance.  

The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.  

The employee moves objects 

• regularly up to 10 pounds 

• frequently up to 25 pounds 

• occasionally up to 50 pounds.  

Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception 

Work Environment: 

• Varied from loud, wet factory environments, requiring the use of PPE, to offices and conference rooms 

• Limited Travel required, occasionally other plant/training locations

Work authorizations:

• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship

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Trident Seafoods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Trident Seafoods and its subsidiaries have adopted a drug-free workplace policy. Working under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol is not permitted.

Employment with Trident Seafoods is contingent upon the candidate maintaining valid immigration status and work authorization throughout employment, with or without immigration sponsorship by the company.