Antarctic Waste & Hazardous Materials Specialist

Gana-A'Yoo, Limited; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gana-A'Yoo, Limited (GYL) seeks a Waste Management Specialist for Austral Summer operations in South Pole, Antarctica. Responsibilities include coordinating with managers on scheduling, overseeing waste pickup and processing, and conducting waste briefings while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role involves hazardous waste handling, labpacking assistance, and heavy physical work (lifting up to 50 pounds) in a remote, extreme environment.

Qualifications

• Requires physical activity and stamina for 9-hour shifts.
• Experience with hazardous materials handling preferred.
• Must be able to deploy to Antarctica for duration of contract.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with managers to set priority and schedule for the season.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure waste pickup and processing.
• Attend weekly meetings for the position.
• Conduct community waste briefings or informational sessions.
• Troubleshoot issues and escalate as needed.
• Handle hazardous waste pickup and HWIS documentation.
• Process waste: mark, weigh, store, and determine disposition.

Skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Proactive problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Power tools

Job description

Gana-A'Yoo, Limited (GYL) seeks a Waste Management Specialist for Austral Summer operations in South Pole, Antarctica. Responsibilities include coordinating with managers on scheduling, overseeing waste pickup and processing, and conducting waste briefings while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role involves hazardous waste handling, labpacking assistance, and heavy physical work (lifting up to 50 pounds) in a remote, extreme environment.