Hazardous Cargo Specialist Job at Amentum (McMurdo Station)

Job Description

The Hazardous Cargo Specialist is responsible for preparing dangerous goods and hazardous materials for transport via military aircraft, civilian/commercial aircraft, vessel, and ground transport. This position works closely with military personnel as well as civilian contractors both on base at McMurdo station as well as at various USAP field camps in Antarctica.

Job Responsibility

Maintains a safe workplace and demonstrates a high level of safety awareness
Complies with all ASC Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH), Waste Management and Quality Assurance requirements, goals, policies and procedures
Accurately identifies, classifies, packages, marks, labels and documents hazardous goods for transport in compliance with 49CFR parts 100 - 185, IATA, AFMAN 24-604 and/or IMDG regulations
Is cognizant of the relationship between the transportation regulations to merge and apply these regulations for multi-modal shipments
Safely handles and stores hazardous materials in accordance with applicable federal and military regulation
Researches and responds to customer inquiries regarding transport regulations of hazardous material
Packs temperature-controlled science samples in accordance with established procedures to ensure the safety of the samples during retrograde shipping, to include both commercial airline and surface shipping methods
Assists science team and community members in the proper packaging, labeling, and documenting of general cargo for shipment to field sites or for retrograde
Performs cargo movement including receipt, storage, retrieval and onward movement of United States Antarctic Program (USAP) materials
Accurately tracks the movement of cargo throughout all phases of shipment
Performs daily routine prevention maintenance checks on ATO vehicles and loaders
Ensures that each ATO vehicle has the proper operating/safety equipment aboard (i.e. chocks, window scrapers, etc.)
Safely transports McMurdo-generated cargo to appropriate staging areas for onward shipment both on and off the continent
Safely operates all ATO vehicles in varying road and weather conditions while obeying all speed limits
Possesses and applies a thorough working knowledge of MAXIMO Palletizes cargo and applies proper restraint
Loads ISO shipping containers and performs blocking and bracing of cargo inside the containers to comply with maritime shipping requirements
Communicates via two-way radio in accordance with proper radio etiquette and procedures
Ensures workspaces and staging areas are properly maintained and organized
Must be capable of regularly lifting 40 pounds (safety regulation maximum)
Works rotating shifts, including weekends and extra hours, as required
Coordinates changes at any hour day or night
Works 9-12-hour shifts - non-stop during resupply vessel operations
Performs other duties as required

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Four years of experience of inventory control, warehousing, or aircraft cargo handling experience, including receipt, storage, and/or retrieval
HazMat employees must complete required initial training of 49CFR, IATA, IMDG, and AFMAN24-604 within 90 days of beginning the job in 5 key training areas: general awareness/familiarization, function-specific, safety, security awareness, in-depth security training if a security plan is required
Previous experience in a customer service environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 2000 software within the Microsoft Windows operating system, and hazardous materials databases
Knowledge of aircraft load planning and regulations governing transportation of hazardous materials
Clear, accurate, concise communication skills
Capable of interpretation of law text
Ability to adapt to dynamic situations
Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods
Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica
Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer
Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF
Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position
Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position
Must participate in community programs, such as "house-mouse" (chores), "daisy-picking" (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety objectives
Valid Driver's License issued in the United States
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization
US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location
Must be capable of regularly lifting 40 pounds (safety regulation maximum)
Works rotating shifts, including weekends and extra hours, as required
Coordinates changes at any hour day or night
Works 9-12-hour shifts - non-stop during resupply vessel operations

Nice to have

Military aircraft knowledge
Cargo operations experience within the USAP Program
Certification of training and/or previous knowledge, use, and understanding of 49CFR, IATA, IMDG, and AFMAN 24-604

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