The construction of a fish processing complex - an investment project implemented by Russian Pollock LLC (part of the Russian Fishery Company Group, RRPK) - goes to the finish line. The plant is about to begin commissioning. It is planned to begin production in September 2020. The plant will produce 155 tons of finished products and at least 20 tons of products from fish waste in one day, and this is pollock fillet, minced meat and steaks, fish meal and fish oil. The fish processing complex will also be able to process other types of white fish, in addition to pollock. In anticipation of this event, Mikhail Degtyarenko, Director of Russian Pollock LLC, spoke about what kind of enterprise it would be, who would become a consumer of finished products, and what were the main principles for selecting personnel.

 

The modern fish processing complex is an investment project implemented by Russian Pollock LLC. Photo: RRPK Press Service.

- At what stage is the construction of the plant now? What else remains to be done before commissioning?

- Now the plant is in the installation phase of internal and external engineering networks. The installation of engineering support facilities is nearing completion. Boiler room, sewage treatment plant, power supply. Work has begun on the improvement, concreting of the territory, the equipment of storm sewers, disinfection barriers at the entrance. Finishing work in administrative and domestic premises is being completed. Fire alarms are mounted, communication systems are mounted. In fact, we are in the final stages of construction.
 

The construction of a fish processing complex goes to the finish line. Photo: RRPK Press Service.

- Has the coronavirus pandemic affected the construction schedule in any way?

“The pandemic itself did not affect the timing of the construction itself; it made some adjustments in terms of additional efforts. It was necessary to review the disinfection and sanitary requirements in the new circumstances. We have implemented personnel control systems, provided mask control and disinfection. They tried to exclude close contacts, divided the contractors according to the fronts of work and carried out a large complex of organizational measures that avoided the spread of coronavirus. Naturally, the volume of work has increased. A COVID proliferation prevention headquarters has been established, we conduct ongoing tests and provide all protective measures for our employees.

- A fish processing complex is being built in the Nadezhdinskaya TOP, which, in principle, is not so far from Vladivostok. What advantages do you see in such a close proximity to the city?

- First of all, the plant is being built in a technology park, and we will receive all engineering support in the volumes declared by us. Again, proximity to Vladivostok , Artem and Volno-Nadezhdinsky allows us to efficiently draw the personnel potential of these settlements and more rationally solve personnel issues. Pluses and in logistics. The low-water bridge across the Amursky Gulf gives in fact a straight line of movement with the absence of city traffic jams. Somewhere, the geographical location adds complexity, because we are forced to organize bus traffic to deliver personnel.

 

Now work is underway on the improvement and concreting of the territory, as well as the equipment for storm sewers.  Photo: RRPK Press Service.

- At the current stage of the project, I probably already had to solve personnel issues. Tell us, did you manage to provide the plant with priority personnel?

- Since the winter we have begun recruiting staff. To date, we have formed a certain minimum of personnel and now we are faced with the task of staffing personnel. Today we are forming a technical service, our staffing requirements are great and versatile. We need both technical specialists and specialists of the financial unit. There are also exclusive vacancies, such as a mechanic-adjuster of Baader systems, a fitter of technological equipment, a boiler room operator, a fish-processing machine operator. In this area, we are only at the beginning of the journey, so we will be very happy if someone responds to our offer.