Hazardous Cargo Specialist

Summary:

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.

Position Responsibilities :

- 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 .

Required   Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses :

- High School diploma or   GED

- Four years of experience of inventory control, warehousing, or   aircraft   cargo handling experience, including receipt, storage, and/or retrieval

Expected   Skills and Competencies:

- 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.

Preferred:

- Military   aircraft   knowledge is preferred.

- Cargo operations experience within the USAP Program is preferred.

- Certification of training and/or   previous   knowledge, use, and understanding of 49CFR, IATA, IMDG, and AFMAN 24-604 is preferred .

Physical and/or Other Requirements :

- 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

- No clearance requirement but the contract and/or the site requires US Citizenship to be approved for access. (includes NACI / T1, MRPT, CAC):  Must be able to obtain and   maintain   facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is   required   for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

Safety   - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and   maintaining   a safe work environment. As   appropriate , each employee   is responsible for   completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/ buddy   aid responsibilities,   participating   in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality   - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations.   Accordingly , each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance   - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies   pertaining to   job.