Mountain Crew – FILLED

Reporting to the Mountain Crew Foreman, Mountain Crew performs the critical task of constructing drill pads and other support tasks in challenging, mountainous, and remote environments that support mountain-based drilling and fieldwork in mineral exploration activities. The Mountain Crew team also plays a key role in emergency response and keeping team members safe on the mountain. This is a full-time, seasonal position for the 2026 exploration season, approximately June to October.

• Build sturdy and stable drill, pump, and heli pads using a variety of construction techniques and materials to ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Conduct risk assessments for mountain exploration activities and provide recommendations to minimize potential hazards.
• Install and maintain water supplies to drill sites.
• Assist with trail and road layout work, brushing, and clearing as needed.
• Environmental and geological field survey support as needed.
• Assess and respond to emergency situations promptly and effectively, ensuring the safety of exploration team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma, GED or life experience preferred.
• First Aid and WFA certification required, advanced medical training is a plus.
• 1-3 years’ experience in working around helicopters preferred, experience with sling loads or long line is a plus.
• Construction or carpentry experience is a plus.
• Ability to work in adverse weather and glaciated, mountainous terrain.
• Physical fitness and the ability to operate effectively in challenging and remote environments. Must provide physical fitness certification post offer.
• Avalanche, Rockfall Mitigation, and/or High Angle Rescue Certification is a plus.
• Proactive and collaborative attitude, committed to working in a team environment based on respect, trust and accountability in pursuing shared goals.
• Mindset that factors personnel safety, environmental protection, and community commitment into every decision and action.
• Self-motivation with good attention to detail.
• Valid driver license with clean driving record.
• All new employees must pass a background and drug test.

SCHEDULE: Work hours generally begin at 7:00 AM; schedule and rotations to be discussed.

PAY RATE: We offer a competitive salary structure dependent upon experience and qualifications.

LOCATION: Palmer Project Camp near Haines, Alaska during the field season. Camp accommodation and meals are provided. Preference will be given to qualified local candidates.