Waste management specialist

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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 (p H 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 pro

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