Maintenance Technician​/Heavy Equipment Mechanic: Arctic Operations

Polar Field Services (PFS) is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician / Heavy Equipment Mechanic to support scientific research operations in some of the world's most remote locations. This position rotates between Toolik Field Station in Alaska, Fairbanks operations, and Summit Station in Greenland
, maintaining vehicles, heavy equipment, generators, and station facilities that keep Arctic research moving.

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair heavy equipment, trucks, snowmobiles, tracked vehicles, and generators
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on diesel and gasoline-powered equipment
• Support station power generation and fuel operations
• Maintain facility systems, including plumbing, heating, structural, and minor electrical components
• Track maintenance activities, inventory, and repair records
• Assist with station operations and emergency response activities as needed

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience repairing and maintaining heavy equipment, diesel equipment, or industrial machinery
• Experience with power generation systems
• Proficiency using diagnostic tools and software
• Valid driver's license and U.S. passport
• Ability to work safely in remote locations and extreme weather conditions

Preferred:

• Welding and fabrication experience
• Facility maintenance experience
• Remote field, mining, oilfield, military, Arctic, or Antarctic experience
• Experience with fuel, water, or utility systems

• $38.33 - $40.00 per hour
• Overtime eligible
• Full PFS benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability insurance, paid sick leave, and EAP
• Travel, lodging, and meals provided while deployed

This is a seasonal position supporting operations in remote Arctic locations. Employees live and work in shared station environments and should be comfortable with challenging conditions, changing priorities, and extended deployments.

Typical schedules include:

• Toolik Field Station (Alaska): 56-hour workweek (8 hours/day, 7 days/week)
• Summit Station (Greenland): 54-hour workweek (9 hours/day, 6 days/week)

If you're a skilled mechanic who enjoys solving problems, working independently, and supporting world-class science in unique environments, we'd love to hear from you.

Job offers are contingent on the completion of a satisfactory background check and may include physical and dental examinations as required by the National Science Foundation.