Waste Stream Coordinator (Winter 2024) – McMurdo Station

POSITION : Waste Stream Coordinator

SEASON : Austral Winter (Feb 2024 - Oct 2024)

LOCATION : McMurdo Station, Antarctica

SECTOR / DEPT : Six Mile, LLC Antarctica

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Responsible for collecting, processing, and loading solid waste and recyclables for shipment to Port Hueneme, CA on annual shipping vessel.

Operation of front-end loaders, skid steers, and articulating forklift, as well as several types of industrial balers and an industrial tub wood grinder

Perform truck weigh station duties during vessel operations

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 Stream Coordinator, Senior

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

A prerequisite of employment for this position is to successfully gain a favorable Tier 1 - 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 requested by NSF Personnel Security.

PREFERRED :

Previous USAP Waste Management experience

Previous deployment to Antarctica

EDUCATION : High school education or GED.

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

EDUCATION : High school diploma or equivalent

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.

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