Logistics Coordinator
Fairweather, LLCOverview: Logistics Coordinator 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 Competitive compensation and benefits package Supportive and collaborative work culture Opportunities for professional development and career growth Commitment to employee safety and well-being Total Rewards & Benefits Medical Coverage: Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) plans, including medical, dental, and vision 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 Summary The Logistics Coordinator will consult across several concurrent projects for Fairweather’s Clients. This role works as an internal consultant to project teams: it sets up logistics and supply plans, selects and manages vendors, and keeps equipment, materials, and support personnel moving through Prudhoe Bay, Kuparuk, and other remote locations. Essential Functions Planning, cost, and schedule control Build logistics plans, resource-loaded schedules, and cost forecasts for each project, including contingency for weather and access. Support the annual drilling program with seasonal planning for winter tundra access, summer shipping, and breakup restrictions. Procurement and vendor management Solicit bids, evaluate proposals, and select vendors and service providers using documented technical, safety, schedule, and cost criteria. Negotiate and administer contracts, master service agreements, work orders, and change orders; track spend against project budgets and Authorization for Expenditures. Maintain a qualified-vendor list with performance scorecards covering safety record, on-time delivery, quality, and cost. Identify long-lead items early and secure supply before the seasonal window closes. Logistics and shipping Coordinate equipment and materials logistics for drilling and completion operations from Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Lower 48 origins to the Slope. Plan and track multimodal movements: trucking, air cargo, barge and sealift, and ice road or tundra travel during winter. Manage inventory, warehouse and laydown yards, and returns of rental and surplus equipment. Track every shipment by status, ETA, and cost, and report delays before they affect rig schedule. Compliance and communication Ensure shipments, hazardous materials, and waste movements meet DOT, ADEC, and company HSE and environmental requirements. Interact with employees, contractors, regulators, and outside vendors; run weekly logistics coordination meetings and issue clear status reports. Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies Working knowledge of drilling and completion operations and the equipment, consumables, and services they require. Strong negotiation, cost analysis, and contract administration skills. Planning and scheduling skill across competing projects, with sound judgment under changing priorities. Familiarity with North Slope access, seasonal tundra and ice road rules, and Alaska shipping routes. Understanding of safety management, DOT hazmat, and ADEC environmental requirements. Proficiency with ERP or procurement systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar), Microsoft Excel, and scheduling tools. Clear written and verbal communication with crews, executives, regulators, and vendors. Leadership of field personnel, with a record of safe and respectful supervision. Consultative approach: advises project teams, explains trade-offs, and earns buy-in without direct authority. WORKING ENVIRONMENT…