North Slope Entry-Level Positions Available
Storyknife, November/December 2025 edition
This winter, our oil and gas subsidiary Nordic-Calista is hiring for many positions on the North Slope that may be a good fit for our Shareholders.
“The 2026 drilling and workover season will be busy for Nordic-Calista as we will be looking to onboard 100-plus people to fill various roles for our camps and rigs,” says Nordic-Calista Business Development Manager Garrett Potter.
The positions—including entry-level roustabout and floor hand positions on drill rigs—involve a two-week on, two-week off rotation schedule. Assuming that workers perform well, these positions provide the opportunity for future career growth and longevity.
Roustabouts and floor hands are responsible for general labor, equipment maintenance and assisting crew members with rig operations.
“Once you are in those positions, it’s your foot in the door. With the right work ethic and attitude, you could be moving up the ladder really quickly,” Potter says.
Some of Nordic-Calista’s projects are ramping up right now—starting in December—but the company still will be hiring for positions into the spring, as some of its projects won’t begin until July 2026.
WORKFORCE NEEDS AND TRENDS
Nordic-Calista provides rigs and personnel for drilling exploration wells and well workovers (providing maintenance on existing oil or gas wells). In addition, Nordic-Calista supplies mobile camps for construction and drilling projects.
Fast career progression on the North Slope is a recent development related to oil and gas workforce trends.
Potter explains, “As the industry continues to evolve, well-performing employees have more opportunities for advancement.”