Antenna Rigger Lead - McMurdo, Antarctica (Austral Summer 2025)

GHG Corporation; Região Geográfica Intermediária de Campo Grande; Presencial; USD 40.000 - 80.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Antenna Rigger Lead to oversee the safe installation and maintenance of antenna systems in challenging environments. This full-time seasonal role involves coordinating projects, supervising a skilled team, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background, supervisory experience, and a commitment to safety. With all expenses covered during deployment, this position offers a unique opportunity to work in Antarctica while contributing to vital communication infrastructure. If you thrive in dynamic settings and are passionate about technical leadership, we encourage you to apply.

Serviços

All expenses paid while on-ice

Meals provided

Lodging provided

Medical coverage

Travel to and from Antarctica

Qualificações

• 5+ years of experience in tower and antenna installation.
• Knowledge of safety aspects of tower rigging is essential.
• Two years supervisory experience required.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise antenna riggers for safe installation and maintenance.
• Develop project schedules and assign tasks to team members.
• Manage installations of solar and wind-turbine systems.

Conhecimentos

Tower Climbing Certification

Project Management

Technical Training

Safety Management

Problem Solving

Formação académica

High School Diploma

B.S. in Information Technology, Science or Engineering

Ferramentas

Heavy Equipment

Welding Equipment

Fall Restraint Systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Note: If you would like to be considered for more than one position or position tier, please individually apply for all positions that you are interested in. One application submitted for a specific position does not automatically include you to be considered for all positions that you may be qualified to perform.

Job Purpose

Provide direct supervision of the Antenna Riggers to ensure safe installation and maintenance of all guyed towers, freestanding towers and antenna support structures in the USAP. The antenna rigger Lead also provides guidance and assistance to install and maintain necessary coaxial cable, connectors on coaxial cabling, maintenance and repairs of antenna radomes. Also coordinates installation and maintenance of various solar and wind turbine power generation sites. Responsible for developing and tracking project plans and timelines. This position requires both technical and managerial skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop project schedules and assigns tasks to team members
• Supervise the staff members assigned to specific projects.
• Coordinate project resources and communications with team members.
• Prepare management progress and project status reports.
• Assist the Communications System Supervisor with project design, development, and implementation.
• Handle confidential matters (personnel actions, management reports, etc.) in accordance with management policy.
• Manage and assist with all installations and maintenance of USAP HF, UHF, NHF, microwave, and satellite antenna systems and radomes.
• Design and install technical rigging and rope-access systems.
• Manage and assist with installation of solar and wind-turbine power generation systems.
• Manage and assist with annual inspections and maintenance on antenna systems at Palmer, South Pole, McMurdo, and Christchurch, New Zealand USAP facilities, deep field sites.
• Supervise/assist with the installation and maintenance of air and foam dielectric coaxial cable and connectors.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace program and ensuring safety is the highest priority in the work place.
• Guide and conduct technical training for antenna riggers and Communications shop personnel as needed. Ensure all antenna riggers have completed proper training.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship or permanent residence is required.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must possess current Tower Climbing Certification
• Minimum five years of experience in tower and antenna installation and maintenance or minimum five years of experience installing structural steel.
• Knowledge of all safety aspects of tower and antenna rigging is necessary.
• Two years supervisory experience with independent responsibility is necessary.

Preferred Experience:

• B.S. degree in Information Technology, science or engineering
• Five years of experience providing technical expertise and leadership assistance to large multi-disciplinary projects.
• Familiarity with OSHA approved fall restraint and fall arrest systems and similar devices required to work safely above the ground preferred.
• Experience with metal working/fabricating including welding, cutting, drilling, grinding and bending.
• Experience with construction and anchoring techniques in rock, snow, and ice.
• Experience with electrical installation and wiring.
• Experience working with cranes and other heavy equipment.

Competencies

• Technical Capacity.
• Organizational Skills.
• Strategic Thinking.
• Problem Solving/Analysis.

Physical Requirements

• Deployment will be required in this position. The individual in the position must successfully complete the physical and dental examinations as required by the NSF for deploying to Antarctica. Failure to meet these requirements may result in withdrawal of employment offer or other employment action.
• Complies with applicable safety, environment, health, and waste management policies and procedure.
• Individual must be capable of operating a standard desktop computer; must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Position Expectations

• This is a full-time, seasonal position located in Antarctica.
• All expenses paid while on-ice; meals, lodging, medical, gear, travel to and from Antarctica.
• Candidate must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance
• Performance Period: October 2025-February 2026

• We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer as defined by the EEOC.