Job Details

Temporary Project | 3-6 Weeks
$30-$33/hour (CONUS) | Weekly Overseas Rate
All Travel Costs Covered

Polar Field Services (PFS) is hiring Recovery Technicians to support a short-term offshore marine recovery mission involving high-value aerospace payloads and balloon systems.

This temporary project runs approximately 3-6 weeks (March-April 2026) and includes pre-deployment training in Denver and international deployment to Brazil or Senegal. PFS covers all travel expenses.

If you're experienced in marine, aerospace, or field logistics operations and can operate safely in dynamic offshore environments - this is a high-impact mission with a tight, skilled team.
What You'll Do

• Assist with offshore crane lifts, rigging, and load stabilization
• Support balloon and payload recovery operations
• Assist with hazardous materials handling (including lithium battery containment)
• Operate safely in marine environments with strict PPE and emergency protocols
• Support staging, freight handling, equipment accountability, and field reporting

Expect extended operational days during recovery windows and real-time adaptation to mission conditions.
Compensation

• $30-$33/hour while CONUS (training + staging)
• Weekly rate while deployed overseas
• Travel paid by PFS
• Temporary assignment (3-6 weeks total)

What We're Looking For

• Marine, offshore, aerospace, or remote field operations experience
• Strong safety discipline and situational awareness
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work on moving decks
• Valid passport and ability to travel internationally
• Rigging, HAZWOPER, DOT/IATA hazmat, offshore survival, and Portuguese or French language skills are a plus.

Mission, Vision & Values in Action

At PFS, this role directly supports our Mission: Unlocking discovery through innovation and trusted experience. Anywhere.

And our Vision: To grow the premier operations support partner for the benefit of our employee-owners and humanity.

Recovery Technicians are expected to model our Core Values in the field:

• Safety above all else
• People first
• Curiosity in complex environments
• Adaptability in dynamic conditions
• Stewardship of equipment, environment, and client assets

This is not just technical work - it's mission-critical work done the right way.