| Posted Date: | 18-Jul-2025 (MST) | Closing Date: | 18-Jul-2030 (MST) |
| Department: | Maintenance | Location: | McMurdo Station, ATA |
| Pay Rate: | Pay Type: | ||
| Employment Type: | Seasonal |
PIPEFITTER – VMF WELDER/FABRICATOR | SIX MILE, LLC
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Type of Position: Full-Time, Seasonal |
Tier: 1 |
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Location: Antarctica |
Schedule: Varies |
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FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt |
Reports to: Plumbing Foreman |
Six Mile, LLC (SML) is hiring for their sister company, Khotol Services Corporation (KSC), for the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC).
JOB OVERVIEW
This is a seasonal contract position supporting the National Science Foundation managed United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC). The Pipefitter will perform maintenance or construction welding tasking, or any combination thereof, under the supervision of the Plumbing Foreman. Tasking is based on employee's prior work experience and ASC schedule requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Accomplishes manual welding tasks on equipment and construction projects.
- Performs cutting, fitting, and welding of metal components, including plate, structural steel, and pipe.
- Accomplishes welding of various types of metals including mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
- Advises VMF management on job progress and material requirements.
- May be required to work outside at various job sites in extreme cold weather conditions.
- Complies with all ASC Environmental, Health & Safety, and Quality Assurance requirements and goals. Provides documentation as necessary to ensure adequate legal documentation.
- Performs physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors.
- Maintains a safe workplace and ensures that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
- Must participate in community programs, such as "house-mouse" (chores), "daisy-picking" (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety objectives.
- Perform other duties as required
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 check required by employer
- Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF
- 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.
- High School diploma or GED
- Current 6G weld certification at time of hire
- A minimum four years' experience in all phases of welding and fabrication
- Experience in an industrial or equipment repair environment
- 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 perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.
PREFERRED
- Experience working with a wide variety of materials is highly preferred.
- The ability to read and analyze shop drawings and blueprints is preferred.
- Cold weather welding experience is preferred.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
At SML, we empower our employees in their careers. When you work with us, we will encourage you to follow your passions, and we promise to be committed to your safety, well-being, and professional development.
We treat our team members well – because it's the right thing to do, and because it makes good business sense. At SML, you will contribute to our mission to provide solutions for our customers through unparalleled service reflective of our value-added, innovative approach, with respect for shareholders, the environment, and our traditional values.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
LIFTING & CARRYING
This position is generally active, requiring routine walking, standing, bending and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds. Employee must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times.
MOBILITY
The employees will need to move around the office to attend meetings, access shared resources, and collaborate with team members.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY
The company is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment. All employees are expected to adhere to safety guidelines and report any safety concerns.
ACCOMMODATIONS
The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. Individuals with specific accommodation needs are encouraged to discuss them with the Human Resources Department.
ABOUT SIX MILE, LLC
SML is an Alaska Native-Owned Village Corporation serving its more than 2,000 Native shareholders and four villages located along the Yukon River. Alaska Native Corporations are the result of the passage of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, which was signed into law in 1971. The act was intended to resolve long-standing issues surrounding aboriginal land claims, to stimulate economic development throughout Alaska, as well as to settle land and financial claims.
As a historically nomadic people who relied on each other, the concept of sharing is essential in Athabascan tradition. For thousands of years small groups would band together to share resources, helping to ensure both the success and survival of the group. In the Koyukon Athabaskan language, Gana-A'Yoo means "friends together," which is reflected in our logomark's firm arm grip and the value we place on building long-term relationships.
This was the underlying sentiment in 1978 when the shareholders of the villages of Galena, Koyukuk, Nulato and Kaltag made the decision to join together as "friends" and merge into one for-profit village corporation. The company has strong social and cultural ties to its villages and is committed to meeting its economic, social, and cultural obligations to its shareholders.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
SML is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religious beliefs, age, disability, U.S. veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
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