South Dakota Science and Technology Authority

Cranes and Rigging Foreman

High school diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical experience; Master Rigger Certification within 2 years; 6+ years crane/rigging experience; OSHA 1910 and ASME B30 knowledge; supervisory experience preferred.

Infrastructure Technician

High school diploma or GED; construction experience; mining/shaft experience preferred; heavy machinery operation; blueprint reading; safety compliance.

Industrial Radio and Controls Technician

Experience with radio communications, PLCs, cabling; associate degree preferred; 3+ years PLC, cabling, and radio systems; underground environment a plus.

Hoist Operator Trainee

High school diploma or GED; mechanical aptitude; hoist operator experience preferred.

Safety Specialist

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Safety, and Health or related field; 4+ years of safety experience with OSHA/MSHA and regulations, or 8+ years overall.

Title	Location	Date
Cranes and Rigging Foreman Full Time · $75K-$101K · 6+ YOE Lead, South Dakota, United States · Onsite	Lead, South Dakota, United States Onsite	Feb 27, 2026
Infrastructure Technician Full Time · $49K-$69K/yr Lead, South Dakota, United States · Onsite	Lead, South Dakota, United States Onsite	Jan 29, 2026
Industrial Radio and Controls Technician Full Time · $61K-$82K/yr · 3+ YOE Lead, South Dakota, United States · Onsite	Lead, South Dakota, United States Onsite	Jan 23, 2026
Hoist Operator Trainee Full Time · $36K-$63K/yr Lead, South Dakota, United States · Onsite	Lead, South Dakota, United States Onsite	Dec 16, 2025
Safety Specialist Full Time · $63K-$85K/yr · 4+ YOE Lead, South Dakota, United States · Hybrid	Lead, South Dakota, United States Hybrid	Dec 12, 2025

Activities	Research facility managementLaboratory operation servicesScientific project hostingEducational outreach programsInfrastructure maintenance services
Headquarters	US
Industries	Scientific ResearchPublic Administration
Name	South Dakota Science and Technology Authority
Employees	202
Type	Government
Parent Company	State of South Dakota
Subsidiaries	Sanford Underground Research Facility
Tagline	Operates America's deepest underground laboratory for scientific research.
Founded	2,004
Website	sanfordlab.org

South Dakota Science and Technology Authority

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