POSITION: Waste Management Specialist\nSEASON: Austral Winter (March 2026 - Oct 2026)\nLOCATION: Palmer Station, Antarctica\nSECTOR/DEPT: Six Mile, LLC Antarctica\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Act as point of contact for Waste Management and attend weekly staff meetings and weekly teleconferences.\nCollect and package for shipment all solid and hazardous wastes on station.\nFollow all SOPs associated with position duties.\nEnsure proper documentation and filing of all paperwork on time.\nReview/update JHA and SDS binders and computer folders.\nUsing the proper PPE for various tasks (correct gloves, respirator, safety glasses, etc.).\nQuality checks all shipping containers and correct discrepancies immediately.\nProcess hazardous and radioactive waste per SOPs. This includes marking, labeling, weighing, and storing the drums or items into a shipping container.\nPerform certain classification qualitative testing on items (pH testing, flash point testing, etc.).\nConsolidate and lab pack wastes as required per profile and classification.\nSafely operate various pieces of equipment on station (Skytrax, ATVs, etc.).\nStore processed hazardous wastes according to segregation requirements.\nKeep waste inventory records updated and accurate.\nPerform quality‑assurance checks on inventory database and files.\nProvide hazardous waste, solid waste and spill briefings.\nAct as Spill Team Lead for entire station, write spill reports, and conduct trainings and drills.\nOrganize, orient, and train members of Spill Team for outside spill response. Coordinate with staff of the visiting vessels as applicable.\nMaintain inventory of spill supplies in the two spill‑vans and satellite spill kits.\nAssist station mechanic with weekly station fueling activities.\nMaintain / deploy spill‑boom supplies for station fueling.\nAssist with general station needs, including snow removal, radio communications on assigned day, mini‑GASH, GASH, and House Mouse activities.\nConduct community Waste Briefs or other informational sessions if necessary.\nCollect and process Resale Items as needed.\nMaintain Maximo Resale work orders and provide end of season Maximo report to McMurdo Resale Admin and ASC Property Manager.\nMaintain a flexible schedule based on Vessel Operations, unusual hours, and other station‑wide activities.\nEnsure seasonal replacement receives proper training and maintain a log of this information.\nTroubleshoot any issues that arise and elevate them as needed.\nSupply manual labor (shoveling) for several hours if needed.\nPerform regular use of drum dollies, cargo straps, banding, shovels, pallet jacks, power tools and other tools.\nPerform regular physical activity, including bending, consistently lifting and carrying, reaching and gripping.\nDisplay self‑motivation in physically challenging and atypical work environment; position is comprised of approximately 70% outdoor tasking.\nMaintain flexibility and positive attitude in a dynamic, fast‑paced work setting.\nPerform duties in support of Operations Division metrics (as provided by supervisor).\nSupport the achievement of ASC metrics, whether metrics are directly or indirectly, effected by this position's work activities.\nComply 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.\nWork to achieve ASC goals and contractual commitments.\nResponsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.\nPerform other duties as required. Reports to Hazardous Waste Manager and Solid Waste Manager.\nREQUIREMENTS: 2 years (or Antarctic seasons) of USAP Waste Management experience.\nCollege degree (2 additional years of experience will substitute).\nStrong computer software experience.\nAble to lift 50 pounds consistently and wear a respirator.\nValid Driver's License and Passport valid for six months after contract end.\nPhysically able to be active for 9 hours daily.\nMust be able to lift the safety regulation maximum.\nMust pass physical qualification assessment.\nAble to deploy to Antarctica for length of contract. PREFERRED: 1 year of Hazardous Materials shipping/characterization or reporting experience, or 2 years of Environmental remediation.\n1 year of supervisory experience.\n1 year of High School Chemistry or equivalent.\n1 quarter of college General Chemistry.\nCollege degree in Chemistry or Environmental Science.\nOSHA HazWOPER 40‑Hour, current.\nFamiliarity with power tools and machinery.\nEquipment operating experience.\nPrevious management or supervisory experience. EDUCATION:\nCollege degree (2 additional years of experience will substitute).\nCERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:\nValid Driver's License and passport valid for six months after end of contract.\nOTHER:\nUS citizenship or permanent residency required.\nA prerequisite of employment for this position is to successfully gain a favorable Elevated Background Invest