aANTARCTIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Information Technology and Communication (IT&C) in the Most Remote Location On Earth
GHG Corporation provides full time and seasonal technical and operational support to the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). The majority of this support occurs within the Antarctic area of operations in established settlements (McMurdo, South Pole, and Palmer) and research vessels (NBP and LMG), as well as remote field locations.
The Employee Experience
Employees working on the Antarctic Support Contract are provided the opportunity to work in one of the the most challenging and amazing locations in the world. They will be supporting scientific research on the highest, driest, coldest, windiest place on Earth.
While the remote nature of the Antarctic program requires highly skilled, professional, self-starter attitudes, more importantly we desire candidates that have the sense of adventure and desire to experience a chance of a lifetime and become a part of the Antarctic family for multiple years to come. In addition to the individual required job skills, all candidates must pass strict physical and dental examinations, a pre-employment background check, a drug screen, and proof of U.S. citizenship.
Salaries are competitive with similar positions in the U.S., and benefits are offered. Pay is direct deposited in your U.S. bank account. While deployed, all medical needs are provided free of charge by on-site medical facilities.
Employee Perks
Employees live in free dormitory rooms, with meals provided. Dining is cafeteria-style.
Getting Here and Getting Around
Travel to Antarctica or the research vessels either go through Christchurch, New Zealand or Chile, depending on your duty station. The Antarctic Support Contract provides all travel from your home to your duty station and back when your contract has ended. Including all transportation, hotel, and per diem while en route. Participants often work with the ASC Travel department to extend their stays in these countries prior to returning home, in order to enjoy leisure travel to these areas after their work season.
For Fun
Travel to Antarctica or the research vessels either go through Christchurch, New Zealand or Chile, depending on your duty station. The Antarctic Support Contract provides all travel from your home to your duty station and back when your contract has ended. Including all transportation, hotel, and per diem while en route. Participants often work with the ASC Travel department to extend their stays in these countries prior to returning home, in order to enjoy leisure travel to these areas after their work season.