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

Gana-A'Yoo, Limited; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Gana-A'Yoo, Limited invites applications for a Waste Stream Coordinator at Palmer Station, Antarctica. This seasonal role requires operating heavy equipment, managing waste streams, and adhering to environmental and safety standards in a remote, challenging environment.

You will work 70% outdoors, deploy to Antarctica for the contract term, and participate in emergency trainings while coordinating with the station's logistics and other teams.

Qualifications

• Must have experience living on a remote job site.
• Equipment operating experience required.
• Familiarity with power tools and machinery.
• Able to stand for up to 12 hours daily.
• Must pass physical qualification assessment.
• Able to deploy to Antarctica for length of contract.
• Possible travel to spill school within the US.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment (SkyTrak telehandler, Toolcat, ATVs, and zodiacs) as required.
• Transport and manage station waste and recycling.
• Package waste per regulations and best practices.
• Load and secure waste for shipping containers.
• Maintain clean, safe workplaces in processing and outdoor areas.
• Participate in safety meetings and training.

Skills

Remote site experience

Equipment operation

Power tools

Stamina for long shifts

Physical qualification

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

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.

EEO & DISABILITY CONFIDENT

We are committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers.

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.