Waste Stream Coordinator (Summer 2026-2027) - Palmer Station

Gana-A' Yoo, Limited; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Opportunity to work in Antarctica

Job summary

A leading services provider for remote locations seeks a Waste Stream Coordinator to manage waste operations at Palmer Station, Antarctica. Candidates must have experience with equipment operation and the ability to work effectively in diverse teams. This role requires strong physical capabilities, including lifting up to 70 lbs, and a commitment to safety in a remote setting. If selected, you will need to pass background checks and be flexible with working conditions in a challenging outdoor environment.

Qualifications

• Experience living on a remote job site.
• Able to pass physical qualification assessment.
• Able to deploy to Antarctica for the contract duration.

Responsibilities

• Operate various equipment required for waste management.
• Collect and package station waste to meet regulations.
• Maintain clean and orderly workspaces.
• Support station and safety trainings and spill response.
• Track labor and data as directed by supervisor.
• Work 70% outdoors in extreme environments.

Skills

Equipment operating experience

Familiarity with power tools and machinery

Ability to work in diverse teams

Flexibility in dynamic environments

Antarctica deployment

Spill school travel

Education

High school education or GED

Tools

SkyTrak telehandler

Toolcat

ATVs

Zodiacs

Job description

POSITION: Waste Stream Coordinator

SEASON: Austral Summer (September - April)

LOCATION: Palmer Station, Antarctica

SECTOR/DEPT: Six Mile, LLC Antarctica

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate SkyTrak telehandler, Toolcat, ATVs, and zodiacs as required
• Daily use of pallet jack, banding equipment, power tools, hand tools, shovels, and other tools
• Collect station waste and recycling to transport to appropriate staging area
• Package all waste properly to meet regulations and/or follow best practices
• Load shipping containers with packaged waste to meet regulations and/or follow best practices
• Operate incinerator, glass crusher, and baler as needed
• Perform fueling duties as necessary
• Support other work centers as needed and as time allows (Logistics, FMC, Boathouse, etc.)
• Attend all required emergency response team trainings
• Maintain clean and orderly workspaces in processing facility and in outdoor work areas
• Participate in all required station support duties such as GASH and House Mouse
• Track all labor, work orders, and other data accurately
• Participate in safety meetings
• Use the proper PPE for various tasks (correct gloves, respirator, safety glasses, etc.)
• Regular use of cargo straps, banding, pallet jacks, and power tools.
• Position requires constant physical activity, including bending, consistently lifting and carrying 50 - 70 lbs, reaching and gripping.
• Perform ancillary support to station Spill Team, including on-call duties after hours and possible night shift duties.
• Agrees with and adheres to the Standard Operating Procedures and tasking responsibilities of the Waste department.
• Able to work 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 provided by supervisor)
• Supports the achievement of ASC metrics, whether metrics are directly or indirectly, effected by this position's work activities
• Complies with all ASC Environmental Health & Safety, and Quality Assurance, requirements and goals. Provides documentation to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation
• Works to achieve ASC goals and contractual commitments
• Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace
• Perform other duties as required
• Reports to Waste Management Specialist

Requirements

• Experience living on remote job site
• Equipment operating experience
• Familiarity with power tools and machinery
• Able to stand for up to 12 hours daily
• Must be able to lift the safety regulation maximum and perform functions requiring repetitive motion required
• Must pass physical qualification assessment
• Able to deploy to Antarctica for length of contract
• Possible travel to spill school within the US

Preferred

• Previous USAP Waste Management experience
• Previous deployment to Antarctica

Education

High school education or GED / High school diploma or equivalent

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.

Gana-A'Yoo, Limited (GYL), an Alaska Native Corporation, offers services with ongoing contracts in many facility types, such as, military training facilities, emergency management centers and temporary field sites.

A prerequisite of employment for this position is to successfully gain a favorable Elevated Background Investigation (EBI) result prior to deployment. Candidates hired for this position will be required to complete online forms, written forms, fingerprint cards and provide additional details and information as request by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Personnel Security office.

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