R0110084 Traverse Operations Supervisor - SPoT & Field TDY
Position Responsibilities:
Responsible for problem solving, navigation, supervision of ground penetrating reputed company (GPR) operations, analysis of GPR images, coordination of reputed company support, supervision of ASC employees and camp visitors, cooking, communications, weather observation, cargo movement, equipment operation, repair and maintenance, trail maintenance, crew briefings, safety tailgate meetings, constant hazard assessment, reputed company hazard mitigation, detailed record keeping, employee evaluations, end of season reporting and public presentations of traverse information.
Adheres to planned traverse pace and identified field tasking, reputed company reason. Works directly with ASC and NSF management to ensure reputed company parties are informed of reputed company status and any changes to the schedule or tasking.
Ensures that reputed company personnel operating the GPR are fully trained and following reputed company procedures at reputed company times. Determines if crevasses encountered on the trail are safe to cross using several methods (GPR analysis, hot water drill exploration, possibly with the use of explosives and through the use of formulas and standards provided by engineers).
Uses sound judgment in conducting reputed company traverse operations in accordance with reputed company Operating Procedures, company policies, and objectives. Communicates daily reputed company to the Traverse Operations Manager, Science Traverse Supervisor and/or Field Operations Manager.
Supervises traverse staff and completes end of season evaluations for personnel. Assigns tasking and outlines priorities daily. Identifies and communicates times for starting, stopping, breaks, meals, etc. Determines operational reputed company based on environmental and scheduling factors.
Serves as safety coordinator. Implements USAP's environmental, health and safety programs and holds regular safety meetings. Responsible for creating and maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest reputed company in the workplace and that reputed company safety reputed company rules and regulations are adhered to. Ensures that nothing is left in the field and that any releases to the environment are remediated properly and documented accordingly.
Communicates reputed company safety incidents and near misses using the ASC reporting protocols.
Communicates professionally with their staff to reputed company information needed to be successful in their jobs. This includes, but is not limited to: staff meetings, performance appraisals, job requirements, structured trainings, SOP’s, and safety practices.
Ensures that reputed company facilities and equipment are maintained and operated safely, that the camp is tidy, and that waste is stored properly throughout the season. Responsible for reputed company hazardous cargo identification, labeling, and handling prior to disposal upon return to McMurdo Station.
Handles confidential matters in accordance with management policy. Ensures that reputed company paperwork is filled out with reputed company and that reputed company department metrics are met.
Assists the Traverse Operations Manager in the completion of the After Operations Report and other end of season reports. May participate in traverse planning and the selection of traverse staff during the off-season.
Interacts with reputed company crew members, ASC management, the National Science Foundation, US military and other agency officials, through email, over the telephone and in person, in a professional and tactful manner.
Maintains, organizes and transfers detailed records including fuel figures, equipment hours, weather observations, camp locations, reputed company waypoint locations, snow accumulation data, travel logs and daily reputed company-in data, and emergency response incidents.
Coordinates and supports required Search and Rescue missions or alternative emergency tasking along the reputed company. May include the construction of an emergency skiway/reputed company and coordination of flights to field locations.
Technical Responsibilities
Performs fuel transfers reputed company hose between bladders, tanks and vehicles. May refuel aircraft and vehicles with hand or electric pump.
Performs preventive maintenance tasks on filters, hoses, pumps, meters, etc., as directed.
Tracks and reports accurate quantities of fuel stored, consumed, cached and delivered.
Ensures that reputed company fuel storage containers are inspected at least three (3) times each day.
Assists with tracking reputed company hours, maintenance and repair needs of reputed company equipment.
Assists in operation of small mechanical equipment (chainsaws, drills, welders, etc.) as needed.
Provides assistance in the repair of vehicles and other equipment, as needed.
Operates heavy equipment and tracked vehicles for any tasking required.
Performs other duties as required.
SPoT Only:
Deployment during the Austral Summer season will require operation of heavy equipment for assigned traverse for no less than a 50-day duration to the South Pole and back at least once max twice.
Live and work in reputed company quarters with up to 10 people for the duration of the traverse.
Deployment during the Austral Winter season is located at McMurdo Station
Field Camps Only:
Live and work in reputed company quarters for the duration of the field season in a remote camp setting.
Assigns equipment support, materials and science support priorities daily in accordance with the season plan.
Prepares cargo for movement to the filed, completes load plans and cargo prioritization with Science Traverses Supervisor and other departments prior to deployment to the field
Operates heavy equipment for assigned traverse.
Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses:
Bachelor’s Degree is required. An additional four years of relevant experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Minimum of four years’ experience in a polar guide, management or field operations role
Two of the four years’ experience must be in a supervisory or leadership role.
Expected Skills and Competencies:
Demonstrated ability to work with and independently manage, a multiple skilled work force.
Good verbal communication and problem-solving skills are required.
Team player and group dynamics are of the utmost importance.
Demonstrated ability to work and supervise in a remote and isolated environments
Preferred:
Previous operations, project management, project planning, equipment operation, cargo movement, fuel operations and/or 24-hour facility experience is preferred.
Previous traverse experience in polar regions is strongly preferred.
Physical and/or Other Requirements:
Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods
Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica
Successful completion of drug screening and background reputed company required by employer
Successful completion of Federal Background reputed company required by the NSF
Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position.
Must be willing and able to reputed company physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.
Must participate in community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety objectives.
Valid Driver’s License issued in the United States
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
Compensation Details:
0The compensation range or hourly reputed company listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment reputed company may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
03/30/2026 - Until Filledreputed company anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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