Waste Management Specialist Position

2 weeks ago


Amiens, Hauts-de-France, United States Gana-A'Yoo, Limited - Antarctic Program Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Waste Management Specialist to join our team in Palmer Station, Antarctica. As a key member of our Operations Division, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient management of waste on station.

About the Role

This position requires a strong understanding of waste management principles and practices, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will work closely with our Hazardous Waste Manager and Solid Waste Manager to ensure that all waste is properly handled, stored, and disposed of in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities
  • Act as point of contact for Waste Management and attend weekly staff meetings and teleconferences.
  • Collect and package for shipment all solid and hazardous wastes on station.
  • Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) associated with position duties.
  • Ensure proper documentation and filing of all paperwork on time.
  • Review and update Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) binders and computer folders.
  • Use proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for various tasks.
  • Quality check all shipping containers and correct discrepancies immediately.
  • Process hazardous and radioactive waste per SOPs, including marking, labeling, weighing, and storing drums or items into a shipping container.
  • Perform classification qualitative testing on items, such as pH testing and flash point testing.
  • Consolidate and lab pack wastes as required per profile and classification.
  • Safely operate various pieces of equipment on station, including SkyTraks and ATVs.
  • Store processed hazardous wastes according to segregation requirements.
  • Keep waste inventory records updated and accurate.
  • Perform quality-assurance checks on inventory database and files.
  • Provide hazardous waste, solid waste, and spill briefings.
  • Act as Spill Team Lead for the entire station, write spill reports, and conduct trainings and drills.
  • Organize, orient, and train members of the Spill Team for outside spill response.
  • Coordinate with staff of visiting vessels as applicable.
  • Maintain inventory of spill supplies in two spill-vans and satellite spill kits.
  • Assist the station mechanic with weekly station fueling activities.
  • Maintain/deploy spill-boom supplies for station fueling.
  • Assist with general station needs, including snow removal, radio communications on assigned days, mini-GASH, GASH, and House Mouse activities.
  • Conduct community waste briefs or other informational sessions if necessary.
  • Collect and process Resale Items as needed.
  • Maintain Maximo Resale work orders and provide end-of-season Maximo report to McMurdo Resale Admin and ASC Property Manager.
  • Maintain a flexible schedule based on Vessel Operations, unusual hours, and other station-wide activities.
  • Ensure seasonal replacement receives proper training and maintain a log of this information.
  • Troubleshoot any issues that arise and elevate them as needed.
  • Supply manual labor (shoveling) for several hours if needed.
  • Perform regular use of drum dollies, cargo straps, banding, shovels, pallet jacks, power tools, and other tools.
  • Perform regular physical activity, including bending, consistently lifting and carrying, reaching, and gripping.
  • Display self-motivation in physically challenging and atypical work environments; approximately 70% of the position involves outdoor tasking.
  • Maintain flexibility and a positive attitude in a dynamic, fast-paced work setting.
  • Perform duties in support of Operations Division metrics (as provided by supervisor).
  • Support the achievement of ASC metrics, whether directly or indirectly affected by this position's work activities.
  • Comply with all ASC Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals, providing documentation as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.
  • Work to achieve ASC goals and contractual commitments.
  • Be responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
  • Perform other duties as required.


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