R & D Project Engineer at Clackamas OR

Summary

Responsible for overseeing capital projects, predominantly in the processing areas of the business. Will play a vital role in supporting R/D, waste water treatment system, by product utilization projects. Will strive for continuous improvement by providing analysis of processes and systems in order to find solutions to problems and/or to increase efficiencies and product utilization. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include but not limited to:

• Be a role model in projecting and applying The Pacific Group Diamond Philosophy (Productivity, Quality, Excellence and Teamwork) and promote teamwork at all times
• Develop, or assist in developing, processing improvement projects with engineering designs, budgets, construction/installation, training, timelines, and oversee project management as required.
• Develop, or assist in developing, waste water treatment system improvement projects with engineering designs, budgets, construction/installation, training, timelines, and oversee project management as required.
• Evaluate systems or processes, and recommend and implement practical changes to improve reliability and performance of current processing equipment
• Perform mechanical or system maintenance and updates as needed
• Collect and analyze data from all available resources to monitor and ensure adequacy/accuracy of system or processes improvements.
• Develop and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as needed
• Provide training and support on equipment, systems, and best practices as needed
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to successfully perform the job.

A. Education and Experience

Required:

• High school diploma/GED equivalent
• 10+ years of hand on plant engineering/maintenance experience in food processing or related industries
• Demonstrated experience with the maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical equipment/systems
• Able to proficiently use tools and instruments required to perform the scope of various installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting tasks.
• Understanding of and practical experience with all forms of industrial refrigeration,
• Understanding of and practical experience with the maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical circuits, including low voltage and 3 phase power systems
• Understanding of and practical experience with best practices in equipment layout and process design
• Basic knowledge and familiarity with modern electrical control systems
• Understanding of and basic practical experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Great teamwork and communication skills
• Understanding of and ability to comply with and exemplify all Company and other pertinent Safety, Hazard, and Risk control programs and regulations.

Preferred:

• Related engineering degree and/or related technical certifications

• Prior seafood industry experience
• Extensive experience with project management and budget control

• Experience in the design and operation of BRC/ SQF Certified facilities
• Experience with common CAD programs in the use of design and layout
• Experience with the development and implementation of Process Safety Management (PSM)
• Experience with Boiler systems
• Ability to perform job tasks on a working sea vessel.

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

• None

 C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• Ability to travel up to 50-75% of the time

• Strong computer skills in MS Office Suite

• Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics, read and interpret safety, operating, and maintenance procedures

• Ability to write clear and concise, routine reports, project and training documents, and correspondence, and to speak effectively before groups

Total Compensation

At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. When you add in the additional benefits below to our competitive base wage you can increase your total compensation up to 25%.

• Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses
• 401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match
• Paid time off for all regular FT team members, to include paid sick, vacation and personal time
• 6 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program- Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members
• Product purchase program

Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.