Waste Management Specialist; Summer - Palmer Station

Position

Waste Management Specialist

Austral Summer (October - April)

Palmer Station, Antarctica

Six Mile, LLC Antarctica

• Act as point of contact for Waste Management and attend weekly staff meetings and teleconferences
• Collect and package for shipment all solid and hazardous wastes on station
• Follow all SOPs associated with position duties
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of all paperwork on time
• Review/update JHA and SDS binders and computer folders
• Use the proper PPE for various tasks (correct gloves, respirator, safety glasses, etc.)
• Quality check all shipping containers and correct discrepancies immediately
• Process hazardous and radioactive waste per SOPs (marking, labeling, weighing, storing drums or items into shipping container)
• Perform certain classification qualitative testing on items (pH testing, flash point testing, etc.)
• Consolidate and lab pack wastes as required per profile and classification
• Safely operate various pieces of equipment on station (Sky Traks, ATVs, etc.)
• Store processed hazardous wastes according to segregation requirements
• Keep waste inventory records updated and accurate
• Perform quality‑assurance checks on inventory database and files
• Provide hazardous waste, solid waste and spill briefings
• Act as Spill Team Lead for entire station, write spill reports, and conduct trainings and drills
• Organize, orient, and train members of Spill Team for outside spill response; coordinate with staff of visiting vessels as applicable
• Maintain inventory of spill supplies in the two spill‑vans and satellite spill kits
• Assist station mechanic with weekly station fueling activities
• Maintain / deploy spill‑boom supplies for station fueling
• Assist with general station needs, including snow removal, radio communications on assigned day, mini‑GASH, GASH, and House Mouse activities
• Conduct community Waste Briefs or other informational sessions if necessary
• Collect and process Resale Items as needed
• Maintain Maximo Resale work orders and provide end‑of‑season Maximo report to McMurdo Resale Admin and ASC Property Manager
• Maintain a flexible schedule based on Vessel Operations, unusual hours, and other station‑wide activities
• Ensure seasonal replacement receives proper training, and maintain a log of this information
• Troubleshoot any issues that arise and elevate them as needed
• Supply manual labor (shoveling) for several hours if needed
• Perform regular use of drum dollies, cargo straps, banding, shovels, pallet jacks, power tools and other tools
• Perform regular physical activity, including bending, consistently lifting and carrying, reaching and gripping
• Display self‑motivation in physically challenging and atypical work environment; position is comprised of approximately 70% outdoor tasking
• Maintain flexibility and positive attitude in a dynamic, fast‑paced work setting
• Perform duties in support of Operations Division metrics (as provided by supervisor)
• Support the achievement of ASC metrics, whether metrics are directly or indirectly affected by this position's work activities
• Comply with all ASC Environmental Health & Safety, and Quality Assurance, requirements and goals; provide documentation to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation
• Work to achieve ASC goals and contractual commitments
• Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace
• Perform other duties as required
• Reports to Hazardous Waste Manager and Solid Waste Manager

• 2 years (or Antarctic seasons) of USAP Waste Management experience
• College degree (2 additional years of experience will substitute)
• Strong computer software experience
• Able to lift 50 pounds consistently and wear a respirator
• Valid Driver's License and Passport valid for six months after contract end
• Physically able to be active for 9 hours daily
• Must be able to lift the safety regulation maximum
• Must pass physical qualification assessment
• Able to deploy to Antarctica for length of contract

• 1 year of Hazardous Materials shipping/characterization or reporting experience or 2 years of Environmental remediation
• 1 year of supervisory experience
• 1 year of…