Field Superintendent
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- Mar 24, 2025 Post Date
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Primary Responsibilities
HDR has an exceptional opportunity for a motivated individual to help support the cultural resources program on the Sterling Highway MP 45-60 project in Cooper Landing, Alaska. We are looking for an individual with safety and logistics expertise willing to work long hours outside. This person must be willing to coordinate with a large team and work with leadership to make critical decisions. Working with management in Anchorage, Alaska office, the individual will be based in Cooper Landing, Alaska for the field season and will perform assignments under the direct supervision of the Project Manager.
The primary duties of the field superintendent may include:
- Show up to work each day on-time and prepared.
- Assist with the development and review of Job Hazard Assessment (JHA) forms and the Site-Specific Safety, Health & Environment (SH&E) Plan; oversee implementation of these documents.
- Lead and document daily safety meetings
- Work with field director and camp manager to:
- coordinate crew logistics
- Ensure the application of safe work practices by the field crew
- Confirm employees suitability for work
- Ensure reporting of all incidents in accordance with HDR reporting procedures
- Convey client needs and project objectives to field crew.
- Assist the Field Director in overseeing and coordinating archaeological field crew, providing guidance and enforcement on safety and other project protocols.
- Monitor on-site hazards and conditions and document safety inspections.
- Ensure availability and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Monitor field team for head and cold stress.
- Provide oversight for site access for visitors and conduct visitor orientations.
- Coordinate with and report back to Project Manager daily on field work.
- Hike over rugged terrain for up to 8 – 10 hours a day, upwards of 40+ hours per week, while carrying necessary field equipment.
- Use GPS units for navigation.
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
- Significant physical work is a primary part of this job. If hired, the successful applicant will be required to conduct heavy physical work, including lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 pounds.
- Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which will require following basic safety precautions.
- Work may involve exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, and/or loud noises.
- Work requires hiking and working in rugged terrain.
Preferred Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in field safety and/or logistics
- Experience working on sensitive projects with complex teams
- Preference will be given to local candidates
- High School diploma or equivalent
- A minimum of 5 years experience
- Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)
- Strong written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- This position typically requires successfully passing drug-screening procedures prior to being hired; thereafter subject to random and cause drug and alcohol testing
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
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