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Field Camp Manager - Petrenko (Seasonal, Greenland)

Polar Field Services, Inc. · polarfield.com
LittletonLead / Manager5+ yrsTemporary
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The job in short

Seasonal field camp management.

Details

Found
7 d ago · posted 2026-10-28
Location
Littleton, CO, US

Full description

Lead the daily operation of a remote scientific field camp (about 10–12 people) on the Greenland ice sheet. Approximate field season: Approximately 9 weeks between April–July 2027, with pre/post work and training in the U.S. and Greenland. What You'll Do • Plan daily priorities with the Principal Investigator and partners; oversee camp setup and closeout. • Serve as safety lead; complete check-ins and report incidents/near misses. • Coordinate aircraft support: cargo/load priorities, crew communications, resupply, and hazmat documentation. • Supervise camp maintenance (structures, sanitation, fuel/water systems, waste). • Menu plan, ship/store food, prepare two hot meals per day, set out lunch supplies, and ensure food safety. • Act as designated firearm handler (employer-provided training); maintain safe storage and response protocols. • Uphold permits and fieldwork conduct requirements. What You Bring • 5+ years relevant experience OR a bachelor's plus equivalent remote field experience. • 2+ years of people-management/supervisory experience. • Authorized to work in the U.S.; valid driver's license and passport. Wilderness First Responder preferred. • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills in austere environments. Conditions & Expectations • Small, communal living; maintain professional relationships on and off duty. Roommates likely. • Limited amenities and communications at times (showers/laundry/phone/internet). • Work in extreme cold and heat; frequent snow shoveling; lift 50+ lbs with assistance; wear PPE. • Pass NSF medical/dental screening for deployment. • Typical schedule ~9 hrs/day, 6 days/week; may extend to 12+ hrs as needed. • Travel may include commercial, military, and charter aircraft; PFS covers field travel expenses. Nice to Have • Polar field camp experience; remote galley/cooking; generators/mechanical or construction background. • Flight support/cargo experience; hazmat shipping certifications (49 CFR, IATA DGR/AFMAN). How to Stand Out Briefly describe why you are the best candidate, highlighting remote field leadership, small-team living, and any Arctic/Antarctic experience. PFS is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations available. Job offers are contingent on the completion of a satisfactory background check and may include physical and dental examinations as required by the National Science Foundation.

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