Waste Stream Coordinator (Summer 2026-2027) - South Pole

Season: Austral Summer (Oct - Feb) • Location: South Pole Station, Antarctica

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and load solid waste and recyclables for shipment to Port Hueneme, CA on annual shipping vessel.
• Operate front-end loaders, skid steers, articulating forklift, industrial balers, and an industrial tub wood grinder.
• Perform truck weigh station duties during vessel operations.
• Regularly use cargo straps, banding, pallet jacks, and power tools.
• Engage in constant physical activity, including bending, consistently lifting and carrying 50–70 lbs, reaching, and gripping.
• Provide ancillary support to station Spill Team, including on-call duties after hours and possible night shift duties.
• Adhere to the Standard Operating Procedures and tasking responsibilities of the Waste department.
• Work in a team unit composed of diverse personalities while displaying self-motivation in a physically challenging and atypical work environment (approximately 70% outdoor tasking).
• Maintain flexibility and a positive attitude in a dynamic, fast-paced work setting.
• 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 necessary documentation.
• Work to achieve ASC goals and contractual commitments.
• Maintain a safe workplace, ensuring safety is the highest priority.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Experience living on a 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.
• Must pass physical qualification assessment.
• Able to deploy to Antarctica for the length of the contract.
• Possible travel to spill school within the US.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License and passport valid for six months after the end of the contract.
• US citizenship or permanent residency required.
• Must successfully gain a favorable Elevated Background Investigation (EBI) result prior to deployment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous USAP Waste Management experience.
• Previous deployment to Antarctica.