Waste Management Specialist
Pubblicato il 04-08-2026 - Altro in Italia
Position: Waste Management Specialist
Season: Austral Summer (February - September)
Location: South Pole Station, Antarctica
Sector/Dept: Six Mile, LLC Antarctica
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Coordinate with Hazardous and Solid Waste Managers and South Pole Operations Manager to set priority and schedule for the season
Coordinate with other departments to ensure efficient pick up and processing of waste
Attend weekly meetings associated with position
Conduct community Waste Briefs or other informational sessions
Troubleshoot any issues that arise and elevate them as needed
Pick up hazardous waste and associated paperwork from various departments on station, assuring quality of information on Hazardous Waste Identification Sheet (HWIS)
Process waste accordingly – marking, weighing, and storing drums or items into a shipping container; update HWIS form with required information and determine disposition of solid waste
Perform certain classification qualitative testing on items (pH testing, flash point testing, etc.)
Assist with Hazardous Waste Lab packing under direction of Hazardous Waste Manager
Safe operation of skid steer
Quality checks all shipping containers and correct discrepancies immediately
Follow all JHAs, and update them if needed
Assume Spill Lead role: respond to all spills safely and appropriately
Clean up or coordinate cleanup of all spills and write spill reports
Regular use of drum dollies, cargo straps, banding, shovels, pallet jacks, power tools and other tools
Position requires regular physical activity, including bending, consistently lifting and carrying, reaching and gripping
Able to participate in a team unit composed of diverse personalities
Displays self‐motivation in physically challenging and atypical work environment; position is comprised of approximately 70% outdoor tasking
Able to maintain flexibility and positive attitude in a dynamic, fast‐paced work setting
Performs duties in support of Operations Division metrics (as prov