Remote Carpenter – Prudhoe Bay

Job Description

The Remote Carpenter constructs, erects, installs, and maintains, remodels, and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, which conform to building codes. All duties are to be performed in accordance with NMS’ mission, vision, and values.

Responsibilities

• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, or building plans for determine required materials and the dimensions of structure or fixture to be fabricated.
• Selects materials, prepares layout, cuts or shapes, and fastens materials together. Erects framework for structures and lays sub-flooring.
• Builds stairs, walls, etc. Lays out and installs partitions and cabinet work.
• Fabricates desks, cabinets, bookshelves, countertops and computer stations.
• Constructs arctic entries, installs and repairs doors and windows, lays carpet, linoleum, tile. Etc.
• Fits and installs prefabricated window frames, doors, door frames, weather stripping, interior and exterior trim, and finish hardware, such as locks, letter drops, and kick plates.
• May paint with spray equipment, brushes, or rollers. Hangs, patches, tapes, and textures sheet rock.
• May erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
• Attends daily safety tool box meetings and is required to do job safety evaluations for each job.
• Notify supervisor if safety and sanitation standards are not being met.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success also may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least five (5) years’ experience working in the carpentry field at the journeyman level.
• Prior experience must include work in such areas as layout, reading plans, reading blueprints and drawings, determining material needs and specifications, finish, trim, cabinetry, metal stud fabrication, sheet metal, Formica, flooring, glass glazing and painting.
• Must possess working knowledge of Life Safety Codes including Uniform Building Code.
• Must be qualified to construct and erect scaffolding per OSHA specification.
• A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under NMS’ vehicle insurance policy.
• Must pass all pre-employment contract requirements which may include but are not limited to: hair follicle drug test, physical and fit for duty assessment and hearing test. Applicants not located near a testing facility are responsible for paying for travel to the nearest testing facility.
• Must be able to cooperate and work as part of a team with fellow employees, customers and clients.
• Must be able to make decisions in the moment with little to no supervision.
• Must be able to be on your feet for 12 hours per shift for the scheduled rotation.
• Must be able to live in dormitory style settings and meet cleanliness requirements of the remote camp.
• Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read and write English.
• Must meet and adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations set forth by the company and client.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Weather: Indoor/Outdoor. Frequently exposed to arctic conditions.

Noise level: Moderate to Loud

Description of environment: This is a remote camp setting. Employees must constantly be able to stand, walk, climb, push, pull use hands and arms, stoop, kneel and crouch. Employees are occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.

Travel: Must be able to travel by plane and/or bus to remote camps.

Physical requirements: Fit For Duty Test

• Lift: Lift 75 lbs. from floor to knuckle level,
• Lift: Lift 75 lbs. from floor to waist level,
• Lift: Lift 50 lbs. from floor to shoulder level,
• Carry: Carry 50 lbs. with two hands for a minimum distance of 50 feet,
• Push: pushhorizontallywithapeakforceof75f-lbswithtwohands,
• Stoop & Twist : Perform alternate cross over toe touches x 10 each side, self-paced, continuous
• Squat Test: Functionally squat x 5, self-paced, continuous,
• Kneel: Kneel on one knee and stand. Return to kneel on opposite knee. Repeat alternate kneeling sequence x 10 for each knee, self-paced, continuous,
• Stairs : Climb up and down 10 steps x 20 for a total of 200 steps
• Allow 30 second rest after each 50 steps, self-paced,
• Stairs and Carry: Climb up and down 10 steps x 5 for a total of 50 steps while carrying 50 lbs. in one hand and using the other hand to grasp a railing for safety, self-paced.
• Allow a 60 second rest period after climbing up and down 25 steps while carrying .
• Slanted Ladder: Climb a slanted ladder with 2 rungs x 2 repetitions for a total of 4 rungs, self- paced but continuous.

NMS Core Values

Safety guides our behavior.

Honesty and integrity govern our activities.

Commitments made will be fulfilled.

All individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

The environment will be protected and sustained.

Equal Opportunity Employer NANA Regional Corporation, Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, gender-identity and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran protected status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. NANA grants employment preference to shareholder of NANA, their spouses and descendants to the extent allowed by law.

Accommodation Requests for Job Seekers with a Disability. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation for any part of the employment process, contact us at recruiting@nana.com or 1-800-478-2000.

Default: Location : Location US-AK-North Slope/Prudhoe Bay

Job ID 2024-13039

Division NMS Camp Services

Work Type Remote Rotational

Work Location North Slope/Prudhoe Bay

NMS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran protected status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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