POSITION: Waste Management SpecialistSEASON: Austral Winter (March 2026 - Oct 2026)LOCATION: Palmer Station, AntarcticaSECTOR/DEPT: Six Mile, LLC AntarcticaESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Act as point of contact for Waste Management and attend weekly staff meetings and weekly teleconferences.Collect and package for shipment all solid and hazardous wastes on station.Follow all SOPs associated with position duties.Ensure proper documentation and filing of all paperwork on time.Review/update JHA and SDS binders and computer folders.Using the proper PPE for various tasks (correct gloves, respirator, safety glasses, etc.).Quality checks all shipping containers and correct discrepancies immediately.Process hazardous and radioactive waste per SOPs. This includes marking, labeling, weighing, and storing the drums or items into a shipping container.Perform certain classification qualitative testing on items (pH testing, flash point testing, etc.).Consolidate and lab pack wastes as required per profile and classification.Safely operate various pieces of equipment on station (Skytrax, ATVs, etc.).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 entire station, write spill reports, and conduct trainings and drills.Organize, orient, and train members of Spill Team for outside spill response. Coordinate with staff of the visiting vessels as applicable.Maintain inventory of spill supplies in the two spill‑vans and satellite spill kits.Assist 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 day, mini‑GASH, GASH, and House Mouse activities.Conduct community Waste Briefs or other informational s