Marine Logistics Manager

Marine Logistics Manager

About Fairweather

Fairweather is a trusted service provider in Alaska, delivering specialized solutions in remote and Arctic environments. Our mission is to support operations with safety, integrity, and excellence. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees are equipped with the tools and support needed for success.

Why You Should Work for Us

• Supportive and collaborative work culture
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Commitment to employee safety and well-being

Total Rewards & Benefits

• Retirement Plan: 401(k) up to 4% company match.
• Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and voluntary supplemental coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free counseling and support services
• Paid Holidays: Observance of major federal holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and dependent care options

POSITION PURPOSE

The Marine Logistics Coordinator is responsible for planning and executing the full logistics chain from procurement through delivery to site — with particular ownership of the sealift program. This is a high-tempo coordination role requiring someone who can manage multiple contractors and cargo streams simultaneously, is experienced in North Slope logistics, keeps meticulous records, and solve problems in real time when plans change.

This position involves supporting a client’s exploration project in West Harrison Bay, located about 90 miles WNW of Deadhorse, AK. The project plans to drill three exploration wells from artificial ice islands in shallow nearshore waters during Winter 2026/2027. Preparations, including staging camps, drilling, and construction, will occur in summer 2026, with equipment pre-staged on shallow draft deck barges moored in the Kogru River and at the old DEW line site there. Equipment will mainly be loaded from West Dock in Prudhoe Bay via tug and barge. Site preparation and sea lift are scheduled from early July to late September 2026. Winter operations begin in late November with crews mobilized for ice construction. Between these phases, caretakers will monitor the site and equipment during the shoulder season.

LOCATION: Remote - North Slope, Alaska

SCHEDULE: 2 Weeks On/Off  or 3 Weeks On/Off Rotational 

                      Late June - Late September (with potential for extension)

POSITION:     Contracted / Temporary Position 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the sealift plan end-to-end: working with client's leadership to develop the detailed loading plan to meet program objectives, coordinate barge scheduling with the marine contractor, develop detailed barge-by-barge load plans for each of the 8–10 loads, and manage cargo sequencing to align with site construction priorities
• Develop and maintain cargo manifests, weight and measure records, and dangerous goods documentation for all sealift loads
• Coordinate with client's Operations leaders on receiving end to ensure total supply chain is synchronized. Willingness to adjust the plan in real-time as needed. 
• Track all inbound freight from vendor to port to site; resolve discrepancies between purchase orders, manifests, and received goods
• Liaise with port and terminal operators on staging areas, loading equipment availability, and load-out scheduling
• Oversee seafastening as required
• Maintain the project logistics tracker and provide regular status updates to the leadership team on cargo progress, risks, and schedule impacts
• Work with the Anchorage based operations team to problem solve issues as they arise
• Represent client and Fairweather in a professional and courteous manner in all interactions, including with members of the local North Slope community

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5 years of logistics experience in a remote or resource industry setting; North Slope logistics experience strongly preferred
• Direct experience with sealift, barge operations, or marine cargo coordination out of Westdock or Oliktok Point is highly preferred.
• Demonstrable experience facilitating and maintaining a safety-first culture on job sites with multiple subcontractors.
• Experience leading multiple subcontractors
• Strong understanding of load planning, cargo manifesting, and freight documentation including dangerous goods
• Proficiency with logistics tracking tools, spreadsheets, and project management software (MS Project, smartsheets, or equivalent)
• Ability to manage competing priorities and make sound decisions under time pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interfacing with contractors, vendors, and senior project leadership
• Holds relevant training: NSTC unescorted, first aid training
• Knowledge and experience with the Jones Act is considered an asset

WORKING CONDITIONS

This role is office (Anchorage)-based through the planning phase (late June – early July), transitioning to fully Prudhoe Bay based during the sealift window (late July – end September). The role involves extended hours during peak periods.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: It is Fairweather's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT: Fairweather grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.