Remote Carpenter - Prudhoe Bay

NANA Management Services • Prudhoe Bay, AK

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Remote Carpenter constructs, erects, installs, maintains, remodels, and repairs structures and fixtures made of wood, plywood, and wallboard in accordance with building codes and NMS’ mission, vision, and values. This role works at a remote camp in Prudhoe Bay and has no supervisory responsibilities. Other duties pertinent to the department or unit’s success may also be assigned.

The work includes reviewing plans and drawings, determining materials and dimensions, preparing and assembling materials, building structural frameworks and interior fixtures, and installing or repairing a range of finishes and components. The carpenter attends daily safety toolbox meetings, completes job safety evaluations, and notifies a supervisor when safety or sanitation standards are not being met.

The position involves indoor and outdoor work with frequent exposure to arctic conditions and moderate to loud noise. Employees must be able to travel by plane and/or bus to remote camps, work 12-hour shifts while standing for extended periods, and live in dormitory-style accommodations while meeting camp cleanliness requirements. The role requires passing a Fit For Duty Test and meeting the listed lifting, carrying, pushing, mobility, and climbing demands.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least five years of experience working in the carpentry field at the journeyman level.
• Prior experience in layout, reading plans, blueprints and drawings, determining material needs and specifications, finish work, trim, cabinetry, metal stud fabrication, sheet metal, Formica, flooring, glass glazing, and painting.
• Working knowledge of Life Safety Codes, including the Uniform Building Code.
• Qualified to construct and erect scaffolding in accordance with OSHA specifications.
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record for the past three years to qualify under NMS’ vehicle insurance policy.
• Pass all pre-employment contract requirements, which may include a hair follicle drug test, physical and fit-for-duty assessment, and hearing test. Applicants who do not live near a testing facility are responsible for travel costs to the nearest facility.
• Ability to cooperate and work as part of a team with fellow employees, customers, and clients.
• Ability to make decisions in the moment with little to no supervision.
• Ability to be on one’s feet for 12 hours per shift during the scheduled rotation.
• Ability to live in dormitory-style settings and meet remote camp cleanliness requirements.
• Ability to speak, understand, read, and write English, as required by the contract.
• Ability to meet and adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations set forth by the company and client.
• Ability to travel by plane and/or bus to remote camps.
• Ability to meet the Fit For Duty Test requirements: lift 75 pounds from floor to knuckle level and from floor to waist level; lift 50 pounds from floor to shoulder level; carry 50 pounds with two hands for at least 50 feet; push horizontally with a peak force of 75 foot-pounds using two hands; complete alternate cross-over toe touches, squats, and alternating kneeling sequences; climb stairs as specified, including while carrying 50 pounds; and climb a slanted ladder.

Responsibilities

• Review blueprints, sketches, drawings, and building plans to determine required materials and dimensions.
• Select materials, prepare layouts, cut or shape materials, and fasten them together.
• Erect structural frameworks and lay sub-flooring.
• Build stairs and walls, and lay out and install partitions and cabinetry.
• Fabricate desks, cabinets, bookshelves, countertops, and computer stations.
• Construct arctic entries; install and repair doors and windows; and lay carpet, linoleum, and tile.
• Fit and install prefabricated window frames, doors, door frames, weather stripping, interior and exterior trim, and finish hardware such as locks, letter drops, and kick plates.
• Paint using spray equipment, brushes, or rollers as needed.
• Hang, patch, tape, and texture sheet rock.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level as needed.
• Attend daily safety toolbox meetings and complete job safety evaluations for each job.
• Notify a supervisor if safety and sanitation standards are not being met.
• Perform other duties pertinent to the department or unit’s success as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED