Waste Management Specialist - Reducer (Summer 2026)

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Location: McMurdo, Antarctica, 96599 POSITION: Waste Management Specialist - Reducer SEASON: Austral Summer (Oct - Feb) LOCATION: McMurdo Station, Antarctica SECTOR/DEPT: Six Mile, LLC Antarctica ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Main tasking involves processing backlogged waste through Primary Reducer and loading waste into containers for shipment. Acts as primary excavator operator for Reducer operations. Further tasking includes bagging contaminated volcanic rock into bags and staging bags on flat-racks for shipment. Additionally: 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 90% 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 Six Mile Tech - Reducer 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 form, written forms, fingerprint cards and provide details and information as requested by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Personnel Security office. 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: Gana-A'Yoo Services Corporation GSCOpportunities@usap.gov 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. EEO is the Law poster.

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