Description

E&E Foods is in search of a Plumber at our Coffee Point salmon processing plant in Egegik, AK.  The key responsibility for this position includes performing a variety of plumbing projects, ranging from domestic repairs to commercial installs, and everything in between. The scope of projects includes potable water, sanitary drainage, stormwater drainage, and plumbed infrastructure designed to carry and transport salmon. These projects are completed using a variety of plumbing materials and equipment. 

This position requires operating in a remote camp with limited access to bringing in new supplies mid-season. The ideal candidate will be able to prioritize and tackle a variety of plumbing projects and unexpected repairs simultaneously, while being able to creatively problem-solve effectively with the tools and supplies on hand. A can-do attitude is key to the candidate’s success in this position. 

Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Have experience working with all plumbing materials including HDPE, PVC, Pex, galvanized steel, stainless steel, and copper (sizes ranging from 1/2” to 12”). 

2. Forklift experience to assist in transporting materials for repair and maintenance.

3. Perform emergency repair of domestic and production water/drainage infrastructure.

4. Identify improvements and diagnose problem areas within the plumbing.

5. Assist in opening and winterizing all water and septic lines pre/post-season. 

6. Perform minor carpentry when necessary to access worksite.

7. Responsible for a variety of hand and power tools.

8. Follows all company safety policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· 5 years of relevant plumbing experience preferred.

· 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 directions and respond to feedback

· Able to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment

· Must be able to stand, walk and work for 12 hours, 7 days a week.

· Ability and willingness to work in a remote area of Alaska and work in a seafood processing plant for several months. This includes working in inclement weather and in a seafood production plant 

SALARY & BENEFITS:

· The starting wage is $22.00 to $26.00 per hour straight time and $33.00 to $39.00 per hour overtime. 

· Round trip airfare from largest city near point of hire to plan location in Alaska. 

· Free room and board while at the Alaska Plant.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

· 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.

· Housing is dormitory style, and you may share a room with one other person. 

· There are no health care options readily accessible. 

· There is no cellphone signal and limited internet available. Communication is very limited.

· Work is typically performed outside in the elements.

· Excellent communication skills are essential. 

· 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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

· The employee is occasionally requested to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and must regularly talk and hear.

· The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 lbs., frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs., and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 lbs.

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

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 : $22 - $26