ANTARCTICA: Waste Operations Packet Lead

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ANTARCTICA: Waste Operations Packet Lead At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

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Program Summary The National Science Foundation (NSF) manages the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). The USAP supports all U.S. scientific research and related logistics in Antarctica and aboard USAP vessels that operate along the continental margin and in the Southern Ocean. Science within the Antarctic research portfolio is chosen and funded by NSF and other Federal agencies, including NASA, NOAA, and the Department of Energy. The purpose of the Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract (ASESC) is to enable that science.

All participants are responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority. This includes compliance with all ASESC environmental health & safety, and quality assurance requirements.

Job Summary The Waste Operations Transition Lead is KBR's on-site observer of waste operations during the transition of the United States Antarctic Program (USAP) support contract. Subcontractor, Veolia will be responsible for waste operations at McMurdo, South Pole, and Palmer stations and for final disposition in California. This role will observe and document those operations at each location, verify that they meet contract, environmental, and safety requirements, and report readiness and compliance criteria to KBR transition leadership.

The ideal candidate has a strong working knowledge of solid and hazardous waste requirements, is comfortable working independently in remote locations, and takes ownership of every finding through to closure. Experience with waste or environmental programs in polar, remote, or austere environments is highly desirable.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Observe waste operations at McMurdo, South Pole, and Palmer stations, Port Hueneme, California, and document performance against program requirements.
• Verify compliance with the Veolia statement of work, 45 CFR Part 671, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and applicable permits.
• Assess Veolia's readiness to assume waste operations from the incumbent contractor, including staffing, procedures, training, equipment, and records.
• Confirm that waste is segregated, packaged, labeled, staged, and documented correctly from the point of generation through retrograde.
• Trace hazardous waste records from generation through manifesting, vessel transport, and acceptance at the receiving facility to confirm a complete, auditable chain.
• Observe receipt, processing, and disposition of retrograde waste at Port Hueneme when the northbound vessel arrives.
• Coordinate with Transportation & Logistics on waste container planning, vessel loading, and the Port Hueneme handoff.
• Work with Mission Assurance to confirm that environmental permits, storage requirements, and compliance reporting are in place for the transition.
• Track findings and corrective actions to closure, escalating compliance concerns promptly to KBR transition leadership and Subcontracts to provide direction to the vendor.
• Prepare observation reports and turn over all open items with a named owner and closure date at the end of transition.

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and the ability to pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation.
• Ability to obtain National Science Foundation physical and dental qualification (PQ) after a conditional offer of employment, and to deploy to Antarctic stations.
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Safety, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of waste management, environmental compliance, or hazardous materials experience.
• Working knowledge of RCRA hazardous waste requirements, including waste classification, manifesting, and recordkeeping.
• Experience conducting compliance inspections, audits, or field observations and documenting findings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across multiple locations and time zones.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with waste or environmental programs in polar, remote, or austere environments.
• Familiarity with 45 CFR Part 671 and the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty.
• Current 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Hazardous material transport certification, such as 49 CFR and/or the IMDG Code.
• Experience overseeing subcontractor performance or supporting a contract transition.
• Experience with recycling, waste, and resale programs.
• Experience supporting transportation, logistics, supply chain, or operational programs.
• Experience working in global or geographically dispersed environments.

KBR Benefits KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

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