Winter Spill Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Alaska Clean Seas (ACS) is a non-profit, incorporated oil spill response cooperative whose current membership includes oil and pipeline companies that engage in or intend to undertake oil and gas exploration, development, production and/or pipeline transport activities on the North Slope of Alaska.

The Alaska Clean Seas Operations Department is looking to fill the Winter Spill Technician position supporting North Slope winter exploration, drilling, well-testing, construction, and related operations in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. This is a temporary position and open to all qualified applicants.

All qualified and interested applicants must complete the requirements of this posting prior to 5pm on the closing date of November 20, 2026 .

POSITION SUMMARY: The Winter Spill Technician is a temporary employee supporting North Slope winter exploration, drilling, well-testing, construction, and related operations. Under the direction of the regional ACS Operations Supervisor (West, Central, or East, as applicable), the position serves as ACS’s primary on-site contact for Member Company Field Environmental Coordinators (FECs), site control, and assigned contract Spill Technicians. The position coordinates and supervises contract Spill Technicians at satellite locations and performs duties related to spill response, equipment readiness, environmental compliance, pollution prevention, and waste management. The position will assist the ACS Supervisor in determining work schedules and coordinating with the Member Company for flights or billeting. The position is on-call 24 hours a day while on assignment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1.    Spill Response Operations

• Assist in preparing required spill reports, logs, and related documentation with the Member Company FEC and applicable site representative and on-site contract Spill Technicians.
• Assist with spill prevention, response and cleanup duties when necessary.
• Support, assist, and supervise contract Spill Technicians performing prevention, response and cleanup duties at satellite locations, including rigs, well-testing sites, and area-wide night-roving assignments.

2.    Safety and Compliance

• Perform all activities while on shift, on-call, or attending training safely and in compliance with Alaska Clean Seas guidelines, policies, procedures, and protocols as a condition of employment.
• Work safely, maintain a safe workplace, and protect the safety of others. Identify and promptly address hazards and unsafe practices, stop unsafe work when necessary, and recognize safe actions by others.
• Participate in company safety meetings and task-related tailgate meetings, including hazard recognition and identification of appropriate controls.
• Immediately report injuries, near misses, fires, and equipment or property damage. Complete required documentation and assist with incident investigations as directed.
• Maintain 100% personal compliance readiness with mandatory and regulatory spill responder requirements.

3.    Training and Team Coordination

• Coordinate available on-site personnel, equipment, and other resources for initial spill response, working with the dedicated Spill Technician at the affected location. Resources may include roustabouts, loaders, and vacuum trucks.
• Coordinate mutual support between the FEC, ACS, and satellite Spill Technicians when a larger response is needed, recognizing that their availability depends on operational requirements at their assigned locations.

4.    Technical and Administrative Duties

• Coordinate with Member Company FECs and assigned winter project and contract Spill Technicians. Ensure on-site spill response equipment at project locations is maintained and operationally ready.

5.    Environmental Duties

• Maintain a working knowledge of applicable permits, the approved Plan of Operations, and applicable Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plans. Monitor site activities for compliance and communicate concerns to the Member Company FEC, site representative, and ACS Supervisor.
• Perform the following general spill technician duties when needed and support and supervise contract Spill Technicians performing these duties at satellite locations:
• Monitor fueling and fuel transfer operations with fueling personnel to verify that best management practices are followed and identify opportunities to prevent releases.
• Inspect fluid-containing equipment, vehicles, tanks, drums, valves, and lines for appropriate drip protection, secondary containment, labeling, and storage.
• Maintain secondary containment, monitor snow accumulation, and clear snow as necessary to maintain containment effectiveness.
• Monitor tundra travel, pad and ice road conditions, and site housekeeping. Report adverse tundra impacts and coordinate correction of spills, debris, and housekeeping concerns to minimize environmental impacts and demobilization cleanup.
• Report wildlife interactions and coordinate related site activities with the appropriate representatives.
• Communicate site activity, equipment status, and support needs to the FEC and ACS Supervisor. Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
• Coordinate with site control and fuelers to anticipate fuel needs and manage tank farm traffic for fuel receipt and dispatch.
• Establish and maintain an area for receiving and repackaging oily waste, and train site personnel in oily waste bagging and tagging procedures.
• Coordinate with Subsistence Representatives and Ice Road Monitors to report and respond to spills, transfer oily waste, and report vehicles and heavy equipment with suspected oil leaks.
• Support or oversee waste management duties at satellite locations, including coordinating waste shipments; recording waste volumes, destinations, and on-site disposal, including annular injection where applicable; verifying required manifests; and coordinating hazardous waste shipments with the Member Company environmental representative.
• Monitor waste handling, segregation, labeling, and storage, including satellite, recycle, and universal waste accumulation areas. Work with site personnel to minimize waste held on-site and maintain orderly storage.
• Inspect temporary waste containment and dumpsters for integrity, capacity, and proper use. Coordinate with site personnel on oily waste containment, dumpster labeling, and food waste handling.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Maintain a good driving record and meet insurance eligibility requirements.
• Clearly read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Intermediate computer skills in the MS Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including good listening, clear direction, and effective feedback.
• Ability to understand and take direction from a variety of individuals.
• Self-directed in tasks, able to work with minimal supervision, and able to provide effective leadership to work groups.
• North Slope Training Course (NSTC).
• Current 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Fit tested for a full-face respirator.
• Ability to work 12-hour days or longer as required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Unassisted physical requirements include those necessary to meet the minimum standards of a qualified spill responder: lifting up to 70 lbs.; pushing/pulling up to 100 lbs.; carrying up to 50 lbs.; and shoveling up to 20 lbs. The position also requires frequent walking and standing, and occasional keyboarding, sitting, bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This is a North Slope assigned temporary position with normal working hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven (7) days per week, and a normal rotation of two weeks on duty and two weeks off duty. The position is on-call 24 hours per day while on the North Slope or assigned temporarily to another project. Flexibility in working hours is required to meet job demands. The position may be recalled at any time during actual spills.
• The position may be exposed to extremely hostile weather conditions while working outdoors.
• The position is subject to Drug & Alcohol testing and reporting regulations.
• The position may involve work with potentially hazardous materials and wastes.
• Dress is professional and commensurate with North Slope practices where applicable.
• ANSI standard safety footwear is required at all times while working.
• ACS provides employees with required personal protective equipment, protective clothing, and other equipment needed for assigned duties. The employee is responsible for proper use and care of this equipment and for reporting damage or replacement needs.

Alaska Clean Seas is a drug-free workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer.