Job Description
Job Description
POSITION : Waste Stream Coordinator
SEASON : Austral Summer (Oct 2024 - Apr 2025)
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 work spaces 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.
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.
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 requested by NSF Personnel Security.
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.
We are committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers.
If you require assistance in the application process, please contact us at :
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.
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