Waste Management Specialist SEASON: Palmer Station, Antarctica SECTOR/DEPT: Six Mile, LLC Antarctica ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Act as point of contact for Waste Management and attend weekly staff meetings and weekly teleconferences. Collect and package for shipment all solid and hazardous wastes on station. Review/update JHA and SDS binders and computer folders.

Using the proper PPE for various tasks (correct gloves, respirator, safety glasses, etc.). Quality checks all shipping containers and correct discrepancies immediately. Process hazardous and radioactive waste per SOPs.

This includes marking, labeling, weighing, and storing the drums or items into a shipping container. Perform certain classification qualitative testing on items (p H testing, flash point testing, etc.). Consolidate and lab pack wastes as required per profile and classification.

Safely operate various pieces of equipment on station (Skytrax, 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.

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.

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 Mc Murdo 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.

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. Display self‐motivation in physically challenging and atypical work environment; Maintain flexibility and positive attitude in a dynamic, fast‐paced work setting.

Perform duties in support of Operations Division metrics (as provided by supervisor). Comply with all ASC Environmental Health & Safety, and Quality Assurance, requirements and goals. Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.

Reports to Hazardous Waste Manager and Solid Waste Manager.

REQUIREMENTS: 2 years (or Antarctic seasons) of USAP Waste Management experience. College degree (2 additional years of experience will substitute). Strong computer software experience.

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Driver's License and Passport valid for six months after contract end. Able to deploy to Antarctica for length of contract.

PREFERRED: 1 year of Hazardous Materials shipping/characterization or reporting experience, or 2 years of Environmental remediation. 1 year of supervisory experience. College degree in Chemistry or Environmental Science. OSHA Haz WOPER 40‐Hour, current. Familiarity with power tools and machinery. Equipment operating experience. Previous management or supervisory experience.

EDUCATION: College degree (2 additional years of experience will substitute).

CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSING REQUIREMENTS: Valid Driver's License and passport valid for six months after end of contract.

OTHER: US citizenship or permanent residency required. A prerequisite of employment for this position is to successfully gain a favorable Elevated Background Investigation (EBI) result prior to deployment. gov We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. EEO is the Law poster. #

📌 Waste management specialist - (winter 2026) - palmer station (Abruzzo)
🏢 Gana-A' Yoo
📍 Abruzzo