Antarctic Hazardous Waste Specialist

Gana-A'Yoo, Limited; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gana-A'Yoo Services Corporation (GSC) seeks a Waste Management Specialist for Palmer Station in Antarctica. The role focuses on hazardous waste handling, disposal, and compliance with SOPs, including spill response and inventory management.

You will train staff, conduct safety briefings, and coordinate with vessel operations to ensure smooth waste logistics in a remote, demanding environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years (or Antarctic seasons) of USAP Waste Management experience.
• 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.

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.
• 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.
• Using 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.
• Perform certain classification qualitative testing on items (pH testing, flash point testing, etc.).
• Consolidate and labpack wastes as required per profile and classification.

Skills

Computer skills

Physical fitness

USAP experience

Education

College degree

Tools

Maximo

Job description

Gana-A'Yoo Services Corporation (GSC) seeks a Waste Management Specialist for Palmer Station in Antarctica. The role focuses on hazardous waste handling, disposal, and compliance with SOPs, including spill response and inventory management.

You will train staff, conduct safety briefings, and coordinate with vessel operations to ensure smooth waste logistics in a remote, demanding environment.