BBNC Shareholder and Descendant Employment

***If you are a BBNC shareholder or Descendant please apply here***

Company Background

Bristol Wave Seafoods LLC currently operates seven catcher processor vessels using hook and line gear primarily in the Bering Sea and has been in business for over thirty years. Bristol Wave sells its harvest primarily Pacific cod black cod (sablefish) and Greenland turbot on a worldwide basis. The Bristol Bay Native Corporation (BBNC) has deep cultural ties to Alaskan fisheries and is excited to return into the Seafood industry with a major investment in the Bering Sea freezer long line cod business. In October 2019 BBNC acquired controlling interests in Clipper Seafoods and Blue North Fisheries which were merged into a new Alaska seafood company Bristol Wave Seafoods. This initial investment created a new business line for BBNC and returned the control and earnings of the majority of the Bering Sea freezer long line cod fishery to Alaska.

We enjoy offering seafood employment opportunities to BBNC shareholders and Descendants.

General Information

A career in the commercial fishing industry requires vigorous and highly physical work; individuals who want to join the Bristol Wave Seafoods team need to be ready to handle long hours and challenging work under tough conditions. Fishermen at our company are also expected to bring with them a willingness to respect and work well with others in close quarters.

Our hiring process includes both a background screening and a mandatory preemployment drug test. Applicants will be screened for criminal history on a case by case basis. Past convictions do not necessarily exclude a candidate from consideration in the hiring process. Applicants MUST pass a preemployment drug test and if hired will be subject to periodic random drug screening on the job.

Processors

• Processors are responsible for the handling panning and packing of all product. Although this is the starting point for people entering the commercial fishing industry it is a demanding fast paced job which requires physical fitness and attention to detail.
• Ability to properly separate and process all products while maintaining a high level of quality
• Ability to package and store product quickly and efficiently
• Ability to load and unload product
• Ability to clean and bleed fish
• Willingness to learn and be part of a team

Deckhands

• Deckhands are responsible for the handling and hauling of gear operation of deck equipment and the loading and unloading of inventory. Deckhands are experienced fishermen who have worked their way up and are well compensated.
• Ability to handle and operate all deck gear
• Ability to handle lines effectively
• Experience with all safe operation of all deck machinery
• Experience with tie up procedures
• Willingness to assist with all loading and unloading procedures

Cooks

• Cooks are responsible for the providing quality meals to the crew and handling inventory and ordering of supplies for the galley.
• Current State of Alaska Food Handlers Permit
• Ability to order all needed galley supplies on a tripbytrip basis
• Ability to provide quality meals while staying within budget limits
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and organization in the galley
• Previous experience cooking on a fishing vessel or similar employment background

Assistant Engineers

• The Assistant Engineer acts as back up to the Chief Engineer and helps maintain all machinery aboard the vessel to ensure safe and effective operation of all equipment.
• Coast Guard Licenses Assistant Engineer (Uninspected Fishing Industry Vessels) required. The USCG now requires all assistants to be licensed.
• Ability to assist with all refueling operations
• Ability to prevent equipment failure through proper maintenance
• Ability to assist with needed repairs in a safe and timely manner
• Attention to detail when logging and recording all repairs and maintenance

Mates

• The Mate on a fishing vessel is expected to act as a back up to the Captain and should be familiar with all aspects of the longline industry.
• Required Coast Guard licensing: 1600 ton or greater uninspected fishing vessel license
• Familiarity with all reporting guidelines
• Ability to maintain all records including offload paperwork and personnel files
• Ability to navigate effectively and assist with all Captains responsibilities
• Ability to supervise deck operations handling of gear etc