Communications Center Expeditor - Kuukpik

Kuukpik Corporation • Prudhoe Bay, AK

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a seasonal position with employment occurring throughout the 2026 Nuiqsut whaling season. The role involves supporting communications and logistics for the Nuiqsut whale hunt, based at Hilcorp’s Endicott Operations Center. Responsibilities include personnel and goods transport, maintaining communication with whaling crews, and assisting with the retrieval of materials. Travel between the Deadhorse area and home will be paid, and transportation between Prudhoe Bay/Deadhorse and Endicott will be provided. A vehicle will be provided for use on the job in Deadhorse.

Requirements

• Fluency in speaking Inupiaq and English
• Valid driver’s license
• All training necessary to drive within the North Slope oilfields
• Ability to effectively communicate with Nuiqsut whaling crews, family members of Nuiqsut whaling crews, Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission representatives, Hilcorp representatives, and other similar individuals and entities involved with 2026 Nuiqsut whaling activities
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals in an oilfield camp setting
• Understanding of Nuiqsut subsistence whaling importance for Nuiqsut and the North Slope communities
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience in whaling activities and communications center activities
• Working knowledge of how Nuiqsut whaling is conducted

Responsibilities

• Personnel transport to/from Endicott and the Deadhorse airport.
• Coordination and arrangement of pick-up and delivery of goods to support the Nuiqsut whale hunt.
• Be available by phone or radio contact to assist and provide information to Nuiqsut Whaling Communications Center Operators while on duty.
• Work with 2026 Nuiqsut Communications Center Operators to arrange for pick-up and delivery of personnel, goods, materials, equipment, and supplies from various locations.
• Keep a daily log of activities performed.
• During the demobilization of Cross Island, assist the barge crew with retrieving materials from Cross Island.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed