Hazardous Waste Supervisor (Temporary)

Temporary position located in remote Antarctica with Six Mile, LLC.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Hazardous Waste Manager to set department priorities.
• Ensure all incoming employees receive proper training and maintain a log of this information.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure efficient pick-up and processing of hazardous waste.
• Perform daily tasking and supervision of the department.
• Assist with writing mid- and post-season evaluations for the crew.
• Attend weekly meetings in the absence of the Hazardous Waste Manager.
• Conduct community Waste Briefs or other informational sessions as necessary.
• Troubleshoot issues and escalate to the Hazardous Waste Manager as needed.
• Use proper PPE for various tasks (correct gloves, respirator, safety glasses, etc.).
• Perform classification qualitative testing on items (pH testing, flash point testing, etc.).
• Lab packing.
• Accurate input into hazardous waste tracking database.
• Quality check all shipping containers and correct discrepancies immediately.
• Follow all Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and update them if needed.
• Assist the Solid Waste Department as needed.
• Write spill reports if applicable.
• 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; provide documentation as necessary.
• Maintain a safe workplace and ensure safety is the highest priority.
• Perform other duties as required.

Position requires constant physical activity, including bending, consistently lifting and carrying 50–70 lbs, reaching, and gripping. Approximately 90% of tasking is outdoors in a physically challenging and atypical work environment. Must work effectively in a team composed of diverse personalities, maintain flexibility, and display a positive attitude in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.

Requirements

• 2 years (or Ice seasons) of Waste Management experience.
• College degree (2 additional years of experience will substitute).
• Strong computer software experience.
• Able to lift 50 pounds consistently and wear a respirator.
• Valid Driver’s License and Passport.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening.
• Successful completion of an Elevated Background Investigation (EBI) prior to deployment.
• US citizenship or permanent residency required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of Hazardous Materials shipping/characterization or reporting experience or 2 years of Environmental remediation.
• 1 year of supervisory experience.
• 1 quarter of college General Chemistry.
• College degree in Chemistry or Environmental Science.
• Current OSHA HazWOPER 40-Hour certification.
• Familiarity with power tools and machinery.
• Equipment operating experience.

Reports to Hazardous Waste Manager.