Site Caretaker

Doyon Limited • Mud Bay, AK

8d • Remote

About The Position

Fairweather is seeking a Site Caretaker for a remote role on the North Slope of Alaska. This position involves maintaining and monitoring pre-stage areas in West Harrison Bay during the shoulder season and early winter. The role requires self-sufficiency, comfort with extended remote deployment, and experience with the practicalities of working in arctic Alaska. The caretakers will be the primary presence on-site, supporting a client's exploration project which includes staging camps, drilling, and construction. Responsibilities include routine site monitoring, equipment checks, minor repairs, fuel transfers, snow management, and early-season pre-packing. Two caretakers will be on-site, working together and supporting visiting specialists. Resupply is expected weekly.

Requirements

• Three (3) or more years of experience in a similar position in a remote setting.
• Valid North Slope NSTC unescorted certification.
• Comfortable regularly lifting up to 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds unassisted.
• Experience with thermistors and temperature monitoring in permafrost or arctic environments.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Demonstrated experience working and living in remote arctic environments for extended periods (minimum of 2–3 weeks at a time).
• Proficiency operating snow machines, PistenBully, Tucker Sno-Cat, inflatable skiff, or similar small machinery.
• Competence in minor mechanical and basic electrical repairs.
• Self-sufficient, practical, and calm under pressure; able to manage day-to-day field challenges independently.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with wildlife monitoring or IHA compliance protocols.

Responsibilities

• Monitor pre-stage areas (Kogru River barge mooring area and airstrip / DEW line site) for equipment condition, camps, fuel caches, and barges.
• Check thermistors along pre-packing routes using tundra-approved vehicles and maintain as necessary.
• Check construction, rig, and auxiliary equipment for good order, monitoring for settling, movement, or wildlife interactions.
• Monitor tank farms for unexpected fuel releases and report/respond promptly.
• Monitor all areas for wildlife and respond according to the client's IHA, documenting all observations.
• Maintain presence across relevant project areas, including pre-staging locations, onshore ice road corridors, banks, and nominated freshwater lakes.
• Execute fuel transfers to site equipment per established procedures.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on equipment with deficiencies, with remote specialist advice.
• Clear snow from critical equipment and set snow fences as conditions require.
• Provide regular update reports to client management on equipment status, site conditions, and emerging issues.
• Support visiting specialist personnel on-site, including transportation and general field support.
• Work alongside other caretakers and contractor personnel professionally.
• Represent client and Fairweather professionally and courteously.
• Perform own cooking and housekeeping duties; maintain camp in an orderly and presentable condition.
• Follow procedures for storage of food and trash to deter wildlife.
• Assist in completing early-season preparation tasks such as stringing runway lights, basic camp maintenance, clearing snow from critical equipment, commencing warm-up plan execution, clearing a snow runway, and conducting basic pre-packing of ice trails.

Benefits

• 401(k) up to 4% company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free counseling and support services
• Accommodation including basic kitchenette, office space, PACTO or flushable toilet, shower, and Starlink internet connectivity
• Expected once-weekly helicopter or fixed-wing resupply of food and sundries
• Vehicles approved for summer tundra use (snow machine, snow cat, PistenBully)
• Basic tools and consumables for minor repairs and maintenance task

What This Job Offers

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