Site Caretaker

Site Caretaker - North Slope Fairweather is a trusted service provider in Alaska, delivering specialized solutions in remote and Arctic environments. Our mission is to support operations with safety, integrity, and excellence. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees are equipped with the tools and support needed for success.The caretakers primary responsibilities would be to maintain and monitor the pre-stage areas, where they would be the only permanent presence in West Harrison Bay during this period. The role combines routine site monitoring and equipment checks with practical field tasks including minor repairs, fuel transfers, snow management, and early-season pre-packing. Two caretakers would be present onsite, and would work alongside each other and support visiting specialist personnel as required. Resupply is anticipated approximately once per week by helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft. This role suits candidates who are genuinely comfortable with extended remote deployment, self-sufficient in the field, and experienced with the physical demands and practical realities of working in arctic Alaska.This position involves supporting a client's exploration project in West Harrison Bay, located about 90 miles WNW of Deadhorse, AK. The project plans to drill three exploration wells from artificial ice islands in shallow nearshore waters during Winter 2026/2027. Preparations, including staging camps, drilling, and construction, will occur in summer 2026, with equipment pre-staged on shallow draft deck barges moored in the Kogru River and at the old DEW line site there. Equipment will mainly be loaded from West Dock in Prudhoe Bay via tug and barge. Site preparation and sea lift are scheduled from early July to late September 2026. Winter operations begin in late November with crews mobilized for ice construction. Between these phases, caretakers will monitor the site and equipment during the shoulder season.Location: Remote - North Slope, AlaskaSchedule: 2 Weeks On/Off or 3 Weeks On/Off RotationalSeptember - December 2026This position is part of the Contingent Workforce ProgramSite Monitoring ResponsibilitiesMonitor both pre-stage areas (Kogru River barge mooring area and the airstrip / DEW line site) to check on equipment condition, camps, fuel caches, and barges at intervals specified by clientCheck thermistors along pre-packing routes using tundra-approved vehicles; maintain as necessaryCheck construction, rig, and auxiliary equipment to confirm it remains in good order; monitor for signs of settling, movement, or wildlife interactionsMonitor tank farms to ensure any unexpected fuel releases are identified, reported, and responded to promptlyMonitor all areas for signs of wildlife and respond in accordance with client's IHA (Incidental Harassment Authorization); document all wildlife observationsMaintain presence across all relevant project areas as directed, including pre-staging locations (moored barges and airstrip), onshore ice road corridors, banks between tundra and beach, and nominated freshwater lakesExecute fuel transfers to site equipment per established procedures as requiredTroubleshoot and carry out minor repairs on equipment with deficiencies, with remote specialist advice as neededClear snow from around critical equipment and set snow fences as conditions requireProvide regular update reports to client management on equipment status, site conditions, and any emerging issuesSupport visiting specialist personnel on-site, including transportation assistance and general field support as required and safe to do soWork alongside other caretakers and contractor personnel in a professional manner to accomplish program objectivesRepresent client and Fairweather in a professional and courteous manner in all interactions, including with members of the local North Slope communityPerform own cooking and housekeeping duties; maintain camp in an orderly and presentable conditionFollow procedures for storage of food and trash to deter wildlifePre-Season Preparation TasksStringing together runway lightsBasic camp maintenance and fire-up tasksClearing snow from critical equipmentCommencing execution of the warm-up plan, including strategic placement of heater trunksBasic clearing of a snow runway to support early-season crew mobilizationConducting basic pre-packing of ice trails using tundra-approved vehiclesQualificationsThree (3) or more years of experience in a similar position in a remote settingValid North Slope NSTC unescorted certification is requiredAt times this may be a physically demanding job, candidate must be comfortable regularly lifting up to 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds unassisted.Experience with thermistors and temperature monitoring in permafrost or arctic environmentsBasic Life Support (BLS) certification requiredDemonstrated experience working and living in remote arctic environments for extended periods; must be comfortable with a minimum of 2–3 weeks at a time.Proficiency operating snow machines, PistenBully, Tucker Sno-Cat, inflatable skiff, or similar small machineryCompetence in minor mechanical and basic electrical repairsSelf-sufficient, practical, and calm under pressure — able to manage day-to-day field challenges independentlyExperience with wildlife monitoring or IHA compliance protocols is preferredWhat Will Be ProvidedAccommodation including basic kitchenette, office space, PACTO or flushable toilet, shower, and Starlink internet connectivityExpected once-weekly helicopter or fixed-wing resupply of food and sundriesVehicles approved for summer tundra use (snow machine, snow cat, PistenBully)Basic tools and consumables for minor repairs and maintenance taskWorking ConditionsThis is a remote fly-in field role with no road access. Caretakers will be deployed to the West Harrison Bay pre-stage areas for rotations of minimum 2–3 weeks at a time. The role spans the shoulder season and early winter, with conditions ranging from late-season tundra to early freeze-up and initial ice formation. Candidates must be physically capable of working in arctic field conditions and comfortable with the isolation and self-sufficiency requirements of an unsupported remote deployment.Reasonable Accommodation: It is Fairweather's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.Preference Statement: Fairweather grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.