I got an email from a reader asking, "How recent are the job postings in your newsletter?"

Well, I usually dedicate a particular day for putting together the North Slope Insider. I'll search for openings that afternoon and then send the newsletter out that night. Sometimes I run out of time and the North Slope Insider won't get mailed out until the next day. At the most, the gap between searching for jobs and sending out the letter is 48 hours. But, the majority of the time everything is completed in one day.

I don't have any control over companies that don't remove old postings from their websites. If a job has been listed for a long time and I suspect that the position has been filled, I'll stop including it in the newsletter.

When I search for jobs I use the links off of my Job Resources page. This way I can verify that the links still work and check to see if there have been any changes to the company websites.

I don't use a secret formula to find these openings – everything that I'm doing, you can do too.

Jobs come and go in-between editions of the Insider. If you've familiarized yourself with the companies and have a good idea of the ones most likely to offer the kind of work you're interested in, then you'll want to check their websites at least weekly.

Hope that answers your question!

Now, in my last newsletter I included a link to the new UNION JOB INFO page on my website – but the link was broken. It worked in my test mode but did not work when I sent out the newsletter. Argh. Here's the fixed link: UNION JOB INFO

Remember, to apply for a position you’ll need to submit your application/résumé directly with the company advertising the opening. You cannot apply for a job through my website.

If asked where you heard about a job opening, please mention my website. Thanks!

Links for each employer can be found on the Job Resources page of www.AlaskaPipelineJobInfo.com Once on a company’s website look for a “jobs” or “career” link. When you find the position you're interested in, apply directly online with that company.

• Electronics Technician
• Safety Trainer

• Wireline Operators - Oil and Gas (approx. 50 positions in NV and WV)

Adams & Associates has this position listed under Anchorage, but when you read the posting it says:

These are long term positions with excellent opportunity for advancement in Horseheads, NY and Weston, WV.

I called and spoke with William, who said that these positions are listed under Anchorage because the ANC office has the contract to recruit for Wireline Operators. These jobs are located in NY and WV. Relocation is not provided. While experience is preferred it is not required. These positions are long-term and come with benefits. See the posting for additional details.

• ULSD Fuel Technician (2)
• Material Coordinator – Team Lead

• Redline Coordinator
• Drillsite Maintenance
• Warehouse Technician
• Scaffolding / Carpenter Lead
• Mechanic, Heavy Duty
• Operator, Equipment
• Senior Heavy Equipment Operator
• Well Service Tech
• Certified Industrial Hygienist
• Mechanic, Light Duty
• CIC Roustabout
• CIC Pump Unit Operator

• Asbestos Abatement (with CCI)
• Spill Responder – on call (with CCI))

• Operator Intern

• Fire & Gas/Instrumentation Technician - ENI
• Turbine Mechanic – ENI
• Electrician – ENI
• Mechanical Quality Control Inspector (Liberty)
• Electrical Quality Control Inspector (Liberty) - Prudhoe Bay
• Electrical Quality Control Inspector - ENI
• Document Control Project Technician - ENI
• Project Controls Specialist - ENI
• Field Material Coordinator (Liberty)- Prudhoe Bay
• Field HSE Specialist - Prudhoe Bay
• Driver/Operator – Fuel Truck
• Pipe Welder (multiple)
• General Maintenance Technician – Tanks – Level 100 (entry level)
• General Maintenance Technician – Tanks – Level 200-300 (experienced)
• Senior Project Manager
• Electrician – Journeyman (multiple)
• Heavy Duty Mechanic
• Project Team Leader
• Instrumentation Superintendent
• Rotating Equipment Superintendent
• Structural Fitter
• Pipefitter (multiple)
• Field Material Handler
• Electrical Superintendent
• Architectural Superintendent
• Piping Superintendent
• Structural Superintendent
• General Superintendent
• Carpenter
• Tanks Coordinator
• Structural Welder
• Board Operator – ENI
• GMT Projects (multiple)
• Lead Operator – ENI
• Painter
• Instrument Technician
• Health Safety and Environmental Technical Writer
• Field Health Safety and Environmental Specialist
• Automation Technician-ENI
• General Maintenance Technician – Tanks
• Pressure Safety Valve Technician
• Insulator, Journeyman

Keep an eye on CH2M HILL. They've picked up several contracts including construction of Eni's processing facility for their Nikaitchuq project (this is a muti-year project), work with BP's Liberty development (they replaced ASRC) as well as some well workover projects with Exxon.

• Several Anchorage-based positions are being advertised. Visit the ConocoPhillips' website for details.

• Environmental, Safety & Health Technician

Small construction company accepting resumes for Environmental, Safety and Health Technician. This is not a current open position. May need to fill position for support of future projects.

Position Responsibilities: Assist in the implementation of Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements on our construction projects. Assist in the development of Site Specific HSE Plans. Work on site with project/construction manager, personnel and clients to meet goals. Provide training on site to employeees. Coordinate and conduct safety meetings, and perform functions as waste reduction coordinator. Assist in other site work as directed.

Qualification: Associates Degree in Safety, Environmental Science or related field and 1 to 2 years field experience. Non-degree must be High School Graduate or equivalent with 3 to 5 years experience. Knowledge of federal and State of Alaska environmental, safety and health requirements. OSHA 40 hr HAZWOPER certification is required. Must have strong work eithics. Must have clean driving record to drive company vehicles. Ability to read and understand MSDS. Alcohol/Drug screening are required. Must be willing to work in Arctic, isolated locations for extended periods.

Email resumes to cmaketa46@gmail.com or maketa@starband.net.
Please no phone calls.

While this ad doesn't mention the company, I located them after a little sleuthing. They are:
MAK 3 Construction LLC
PO Box 873874 Wasilla, Alaska 99687-3874
Phone Number (907) 232-7242 FAX Number (907) 376-9233
www.mak3.us

• Cost Schedule Engineer
• Camp Manager
• Sewage Treatment Plant Operator – Pump Station 3
• Housekeeper
• Kitchen Helper (multiple postings)
• Cook Assistant
• Camp Manager
• Head Housekeeper
• Administrative Assistant
• Baker
• Cook-Baker
• Head Cook (multiple postings)

• ESS is now hiring Food Service and Janitorial positions to work on the Alaska Railroad for the upcoming 2010 season.

OK, the above posting is not for slope jobs but I thought I'd toss it out there anyway. The people I know who have worked seasonal jobs for the Alaska Railroad have said that they are a blast and a great way to meet a wide variety of people, both Alaskans and tourists. You never know where the next job opportunity will come from…

• General Field Engineer - Directional Drilling
• Service Operator - Multiple
• Senior Field Engineer – Cased Hole
• Service Specialist
• Service Leader
• Resource Planner

• Bullcooks/Second Cooks
• Housekeepers

• Remote North Slope Cook Baker
• Remote North Slope Head Cook/Baker
• Remote Admin Asst. - temporary position at Red Dog Mine

• HAZWOPER Technicians

• Welder
• VFD Electricians
• Technical Limit Engineer
• Roustabout
• Rig Mangers
• Rig Mechanic
• Motorhands
• Jr. Rig Manager
• Forklift Operators
• Hydraulic Mechanic
• Floorhand
• Electrician
• Drillers
• Derrickman
• Assistant Driller

• Shop Helper - temporary
• Directional Drillers
• Electronic Technician Trainees
• Equipment Operator Trainees
• Slickline Helper Trainees

• Construction Engineer
• Helicopter Support & Coordination
• Production Operator