- 01-Jan-2023 to Until Filled (MST)
- Waste Operations
- McMurdo Station, ATA
- Seasonal
POSITION: Spill Response Technician, Solid Waste
SEASON: Austral Summer (Oct 2023 - Feb 2024)
LOCATION: McMurdo Station, Antarctica
SECTOR/DEPT: Six Mile, LLC Antarctica
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Act as Spill Lead when on call, this includes:
Responding to environmental spills at all local locations
Coordinating spill site remediation activities with all involved parties
Be able to supply manual labor (shoveling) for several hours if needed.
Research and write the environmental spill report for submittal to National Science Foundation
Operate IT-28 and 936 front end loaders and M4K forklift daily
Daily use of pallet jack, banding equipment, power tools, hand tools, shovels, and other tools
Collect full waste bins and transport to processing building
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 industrial wood grinder, metal baler, other industrial balers as needed
Maintain clean and orderly work spaces in processing facility and in outdoor work areas
Track all labor, work orders, and other data accurately
Participate in safety meetings
Update JHAs as needed
Assist Haz Waste as needed
Read and follow SOPs and safety procedures for all activities
Assist in scale house operations during vessel evolution; requires working 12-hour shifts, with possibility of night shift
Assist in vessel spill booming operations as needed
Position requires constant physical activity, including bending, consistently lifting and carrying 50 - 70 lbs, reaching and gripping.
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 Solid Waste Supervisor
REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma
Experience living on remote job site
Equipment operating experience
Familiarity with power tools and machinery
Able to lift and carry 50 lbs consistently
Ability to pass background check and drug screening
Valid Driver's License and Passport
Physically able to be active for 9 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
Able to attend Oil Spill Training in Denver, July 2019
PREFERRED
1 year of High School Chemistry or equivalent
Previous spill response experience
OSHA HazWOPER 40-Hour, current
EDUCATION: High School dimploma
CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSING REQUIREMENTS: Valid Driver's License and passport valid for six months after end of contract.
OTHER: US citizenship or permanent residency required.
A prerequisite of employment for this position is to successfully gain a favorable Tier 1 - 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.
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