Job Details

About Fairweather

Fairweather is a premier service provider based in Alaska, specializing in delivering high-quality solutions in remote and Arctic environments. Guided by a mission rooted in safety, integrity, and operational excellence, Fairweather supports critical industries with dependable services tailored to harsh and challenging conditions. The company fosters a dynamic, inclusive work environment where employees are equipped with the tools, training, and support they need to thrive and succeed.

Why Work for Fairweather

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Industry-aligned pay and a robust benefits package.




• Supportive Culture: Team-oriented environment focused on collaboration and mutual success.




• Career Development: Opportunities for training, advancement, and professional growth.




• Safety Commitment: Strong focus on employee well-being and workplace safety.

Total Rewards & Benefits

• Medical Coverage: Comprehensive Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB), including medical, dental, and vision plans.




• Retirement Savings: 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% company match.




• Insurance Protection: Includes short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and optional supplemental coverage.




• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to free counseling and support resources.




• Paid Holidays: Observance of all major federal holidays.




• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Options for health and dependent care expenses.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Requirements and Preferred Skills/Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in Hydraulic Fracturing or related field


• High School diploma, GED equivalent or higher education


• Valid Drivers license


• Field to field travel requires a minimum of 40% of day spent traveling


• Experience driving in rugged terrain and challenging weather conditions preferred


• Background in heavy equipment operation, heavy load transportation, or crane certification preferred


• Previous experience in Microsoft (Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint) and inventory software or Wellview software is preferred


• Ability to manage large groups of people & multiple operations simultaneously


• Ability to work in & present to small strategic groups preferred


• Limited background in stimulation additives, petrochemistry, or production chemistry preferred


• Introduction or understanding of current Alaska permitting & land restrictions


• Familiarity with or interaction with current state environmental & emissions oversight such as AOGCC, BLM, or ADEC preferred


• Previous Slope logistics experience is preferred along with previous conventional fracturing background


• Ability to work 3 on/3 off rotation in dormitory-type environment

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensures the safe and efficient operation of the work area.


• Commits to core values: safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork.


• Provides strong commitment to all Health, Safety and Environment matters.


• Ensure all company, state, and federal regulations are followed.


• Works closely with the Completion Superintendent to direct the activities of the Operators, Maintenance Personnel, Technical and Third-Party vendors.


• Works with engineers and Optimization Specialists to optimize area volumes, expenses and long-term value.


• Works with third party vendors to ensure optimal performance and maintain COP requirements


• Makes recommendations for improvement in Planning, Operations and Maintenance processes.


• Works with Lead Operator to organize and fulfill SIMOPs demands


• Assist the training and development of field personnel by providing mentorship, technical knowledge and guidance.


• Provides input for employee assessments and reviews, provides a strong field presence and mentorship


• Manages daily activities of business, technical support or production team.


• Able to resolve standard/non-standard problems.


• Responsible for management of a functional area or a small to medium operation.


• Solves difficult problems. Decisions are guided by policies/procedures/business plans.


• Performs relief duties for the Completions Superintendent.


• Provides input to development of technical/functional strategies and ensures operational plans are aligned with business objectives.


• Coordinate with Third Party vendors for materials/labor needs to slope


• Work with COP warehouse/drilling material planners to locate and expedite materials/supplies/equipment for each fracturing treatment


• Assess pad layouts as needed for planning fracturing operations


• Work with frac company & labor provider on equipment & SIMOPs needs


• Coordinate frac material input (water & proppant) needs based on completion design requirements and Operations deliverability


• Providing Slope travel, badge access, & billeting to Third Party Vendors


• Organize support equipment such as light plants, heaters, & generators through internal resources or rental companies


• Directing vendor assignments & rigups onsite such as frac valves, frac tracer pumping, ball/dart droppers, & fuel trucks


• Manage loading/unloading, maintenance & other ancillary operations in multiple fields occurring at multiple pad sites


• Planning & managing material reloading & fuel replenishment


• Working with Wells Hardline support to provide tanks, IA/OA tie-ins, & hardline connections


• Interacting with & understanding necessary environmental, emissions, & land permitting requirements


• Coordinating frac water volumes & rates with Operations


• In the seawater case, assembling loading stations & trucking to frac pad


• In the produced water case, monitoring & communicating PW rates & potential stoppages


• Selecting appropriate equipment for the situation or finding suitable replacement due to unavailable or downed equipment


• Planning & managing SIMOPs with the drilling rig, coiled tubing & other services in real-time


• Selecting appropriate handling & storage of proppant along with preloading activities & volume tracking through treatment


• Scheduling ahead & managing emergency plans in the event of changing weather patterns or significant weather events


• Proppant Inventory & Quality Control; Responsible for tracking quantities of multiple types/sieves of proppant through multiple fields & staging pads


• Front line cost tracking & field ticket input via OpenInvoice & Wellview


• Logging equipment, volume data, cost estimates, event tracking data & treatment data into Wellview


• Coordinating & supporting special frac-related projects & new technology (ie. PW Skid, Proppant Silos, Tankage, High-Pressure & Low-Pressure Hose solutions)

Note: This job description is not a contract and may be modified at any time. Employees are expected to follow other job-related duties as assigned. All responsibilities listed are considered essential functions and requirements, and reasonable accommodations will be made where necessary.