Ice Core Relocation Technician
About The Position
At PFS, our mission is "Unlocking discovery through innovation and trusted experience. Anywhere." As an employee-owned company, our vision is to grow as the premier operations support partner for the benefit of our employee-owners and humanity. We live our values by prioritizing Safety , putting People first, leading with Curiosity , embracing Change , and acting with Stewardship toward the land, resources, and communities where we work. The Role PFS is seeking Ice Core Relocation Technicians to join a specialized field crew responsible for the careful relocation of irreplaceable ice core samples. This is a physically demanding, safety-focused role requiring precision, teamwork, and the ability to work effectively in extreme cold conditions. You will work as part of a small, consistent team over a multi-week effort, handling, transporting, and repositioning ice cores in accordance with scientific and operational direction from NSF/USGS/PFS staff. This is a temporary assignment of approximately 50 days in a highly unique, specialized research setting. While the role is time-limited, strong performance may lead to consideration for future PFS contracts or similar projects.
Requirements
- Ability to work in extreme cold and physically demanding conditions.
- Commitment to safety and following detailed procedures.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a small team for an extended period.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in field operations, logistics, construction, warehousing, or scientific support.
- Experience with forklifts, dollies, or carts.
- Prior work in remote or austere environments.
Responsibilities
- Safely handle, transport, and relocate ice core samples in extreme cold conditions.
- Lift, carry, and maneuver ice cores weighing 10–100 lbs.
- Work as part of a trained crew to relocate up to 500 ice core tubes per day.
- Operate material-handling equipment (training provided).
- Participate in daily safety briefings and follow all safety protocols.
- Maintain security and custody of government property.
- Support close-out and final walkthrough activities.
- Work collaboratively with a small crew for up to 50 days.
Benefits
- Be part of an employee-owned company with a strong mission and values.
- Contribute directly to world-class scientific research.
- Gain hands-on experience in specialized cold-region operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
