Antenna Rigger, Sr. - Palmer Station, Antarctica (Austral Winter 2026)

GHG Corporation; View Royal; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized engineering firm in British Columbia is looking for Antenna Riggers to install and maintain antenna systems and renewable energy solutions in Antarctica. Candidates must have experience in technical rigging and safety compliance, along with necessary certifications. The role requires high physical capability and involves working in challenging environments. Full-time positions are available with a performance period spanning from January to May 2026.

Qualifications

• Previous Antarctic Rigging experience required.
• Minimum four years of experience in technical rigging or five years installing structural steel.
• Must possess current Tower Climbing Certification.

Responsibilities

• Installs and maintains antenna systems.
• Ensures safety standards in work areas.
• Performs annual inspections and maintenance on antenna systems.

Skills

Antarctic Rigging experience

Technical rigging (tower or rope access)

Knowledge of high angle construction safety

Rope Work/Tower Rescue training

Wilderness First Responder Training

Tower Climbing Certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment

Heavy equipment

Job description

Job purpose

Ensure safe installation and maintenance of all guyed towers, freestanding towers and antenna support structures in the USAP. The antenna riggers also install and maintain necessary coaxial cable, connectors on coaxial cabling, maintenance and repairs of antenna radomes. Installs and performs maintenance on various solar and wind-turbine power generation sites throughout Antarctic continent.

Duties and responsibilities

• Installs and maintains USAP HF, UHFNHF, microwave, and satellite antenna systems.
• Installs and maintains solar and wind-turbine power generation systems.
• Installs and maintains antenna radomes.
• Develops and fabricates systems for securely installing antennae and other tower-mounted hardware.
• Designs and installs technical rigging and rope-access systems.
• Performs annual inspections and maintenance on antenna systems at USAP facilities: Palmer, South Pole, McMurdo, and deep field sites.
• Maintains inventory and assists with re-supply.
• Ensures that work areas meet all ASC and USAP safety standards.
• Frequently climbs towers up to 150' feet in height to perform all normal rigging duties as required.
• Frequently lifts 40 pounds.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace program and ensuring safety is the highest priority in the work place.
• Sr level Antenna Rigger position(s) are responsible for the continuity of knowledge for the Antenna Rigger work center. All procedures, SOP's, manuals, knowledgebase, training checklists, GPS locations and photo libraries should be maintained and updated by the Sr. positions annually.
• Sr level Antenna Rigger position(s) are directly responsible for the training of the incoming Jr. position.
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

• Previous Antarctic Rigging experience required.
• Minimum of four years' experience with technical rigging (tower or rope access) or minimum of five years' experience installing structural steel.
• Knowledge of all safety aspects of high angle construction and technical rigging is necessary.
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Must have previous Rope Work/Tower Rescue training and Wilderness First Responder Training.
• Must possess current Tower Climbing Certification
• U.S. Citizenship is required (as required by the United States National Science Foundation).

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with metal working/fabricating - including welding, cutting, drilling, grinding and bending - and proper use of relevant equipment.
• 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.
• Familiarity with OSHA approved fall restraint and fall arrest systems and similar devices required to work safely above the ground.
• Wilderness or other Medical First Responder training.

Competencies

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

Physical requirements

Deployment may be required in this position at discretion of management. If required, the individual in the position must successfully complete the physical and dental examinations, and psychological examination for winter-over positions, 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. US citizenship or permanent residence is required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Position Expectations

This is a full-time position

2 positions are available

Performance Period:January 2026- est. May 2026

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