Hazmat Transportation Compliance Specialist

HMM America; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Sick days

Job summary

HMM America Shipping Agency, a leading global shipping company, seeks a Hazmat Transportation Compliance Specialist in the United States to ensure compliance with 49 CFR and IMDG Code for domestic and international shipments.

Responsibilities include reviewing customer documents, data entry, coordinating with vessel owners and regulatory bodies, and educating customers on hazmat regulations to guarantee safe transport of goods. Requires 1 year of hazmat-related transportation experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Maritime shipping industry experience and hazmat regulations knowledge is a plus.
• At least one year of transportation experience with hazmat knowledge and understanding of USDOT, 49 CFR, IMDG Code.
• Strong verbal and written communication with customers globally.

Responsibilities

• Receives documentation via email from customers.
• Prints and reviews documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Inputs data from documentation into HMM operating system.
• Organizes and tracks issues; coordinates with Customer Service Centers for compliance.
• Monitors hazmat activities for domestic/international shipments; reviews docs; approves hazmat applications; uploads/downloads docs; routes and tracks shipments.
• Coordinates with vessel owners, load ports, transit ports and regulatory bodies for loading and transit of hazardous materials.
• Interfaces with global operations to ensure excellent service.
• Educates customers on hazardous material regulations to ensure safe transport; follows up on documentation discrepancies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Data entry

Logistics coordination

Customer service

Hazmat handling

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Supply Chain Management or International Business

Job description

HMM is a leading global shipping company operating over 130 state-of-the-art vessels encompassing more than 50 sea routes to over 100 ports of call. HMM strategically collaborates with customers to develop customized supply chain solutions for dry, refrigerated and other specialized cargo.

HMM has formed a global business network of vessels, terminals, railroads, trucks and offices around the world. HMM is highly regarded as one of the world's top integrated-logistics companies with a commitment to operational excellence by our team of industry professionals and state of the art technology.

GENERAL POSITION OVERVIEW

HMM is looking for a motivated and results-driven Hazmat Transportation Compliance Specialist to ensure regulatory compliance to prevent loss of life and property, to prevent fines for non-compliance, and to protect the environment with the use of 49 CFR (parts 100-185) and International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receives documentation via email from customers.
• Prints and reviews documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Keys various elements of data from documentation into HMM operating system.
• Organizes and tracks multiple ongoing issues and communicates with Customer Service Centers to ensure regulatory compliance from shippers.
• Monitors, plans, coordinates, and maintains hazardous material activities for domestic and international shipments to include reviewing documentation, approving hazmat applications, uploading and downloading documentation into and from HMM database. Also routes and tracks shipments, prepares reports and ensures compliance with foreign and domestic transportation laws and regulations.
• Coordinates with all applicable vessel owners, load ports, transit ports and regulatory bodies the loading and transit of all Hazardous Materials.
• Interfaces with internal and external worldwide operations and organizations on a daily basis to ensure excellent service for customers.
• Provides customers with knowledge of hazardous material regulations to guarantee safe transport of goods. Performs follow up with customers concerning documentation discrepancy issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Education:

• A high school diploma or GED is required. A bachelor's degree in Science, Supply Chain Management or International Business is preferred
• Strong consideration will be given to applicants with maritime shipping industry experience and/or knowledge of hazmat regulations.
• At least one year of transportation experience and hazmat knowledge and an understanding of applicable regulations pertaining to the maritime shipping industry (USDOT, 49 CFR, IMDG Code)
• Ability to trouble shoot and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with customers globally

Experience:

• Regulatory Knowledge: Experience with domestic and international hazardous materials regulations, including compliance with transportation laws.
• Data Management & Documentation: Prior experience working with documentation review, data entry, and regulatory compliance tracking systems.
• Logistics Coordination: Experience in supply chain operations, shipment tracking, and coordination with multiple stakeholders, including vessel owners and regulatory bodies.
• Customer Service & Communication: Strong communication skills and experience interfacing with customers and internal teams to resolve documentation discrepancies and ensure compliance.
• Hazardous Materials Handling: Previous experience in hazardous materials management, including reviewing applications, approving shipments, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

About HMM America Shipping Agency:

HMM is a leading global shipping company operating over 130 state-of-the-art vessels encompassing more than 50 sea routes to over 100 ports of call. HMM strategically collaborates with customers to develop customized supply chain solutions for dry, refrigerated and other specialized cargo.

HMM is currently ranked in the Top 8 global ocean carriers in terms of service network and market capacity. HMM has formed a global business network of vessels, terminals, railroads, trucks, and offices around the world. HMM is highly regarded as one of the world's top integrated logistics companies with a commitment to operational excellence by our team of industry professionals and state‑of‑the‑art technology.

GENERAL POSITION OVERVIEW

HMM is looking for a motivated and results-driven Hazmat Transportation Compliance Specialist to ensure regulatory compliance to prevent loss of life and property, to prevent fines for non‑compliance, and to protect the environment with the use of 49 CFR (parts 100-185) and International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receives documentation via email from customers.
• Prints and reviews documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Keys various elements of data from documentation into HMM operating system.
• Organizes and tracks multiple ongoing issues and communicates with Customer Service Centers to ensure regulatory compliance from shippers.
• Monitors, plans, coordinates, and maintains hazardous material activities for domestic and international shipments to include reviewing documentation, approving hazmat applications, uploading and downloading documentation into and from HMM database. Also routes and tracks shipments, prepares reports and ensures compliance with foreign and domestic transportation laws and regulations.
• Coordinates with all applicable vessel owners, load ports, transit ports and regulatory bodies the loading and transit of all Hazardous Materials.
• Interfaces with internal and external worldwide operations and organizations on a daily basis to ensure excellent service for customers.
• Provides customers with knowledge of hazardous material regulations to guarantee safe transport of goods. Performs follow up with customers concerning documentation discrepancy issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Education:

• A high school diploma or GED is required. A bachelor's degree in Science, Supply Chain Management or International Business is preferred
• Strong consideration will be given to applicants with maritime shipping industry experience and/or knowledge of hazmat regulations.

Essential Skills:

• At least one year of transportation experience and hazmat knowledge and an understanding of applicable regulations pertaining to the maritime shipping industry (USDOT, 49 CFR, IMDG Code)
• Ability to trouble shoot and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with customers globally

Experience:

• Regulatory Knowledge: Experience with domestic and international hazardous materials regulations, including compliance with transportation laws.
• Data Management & Documentation: Prior experience working with documentation review, data entry, and regulatory compliance tracking systems.
• Logistics Coordination: Experience in supply chain operations, shipment tracking, and coordination with multiple stakeholders, including vessel owners and regulatory bodies.
• Customer Service & Communication: Strong communication skills and experience interfacing with customers and internal teams to resolve documentation discrepancies and ensure compliance.
• Hazardous Materials Handling: Previous experience in hazardous materials management, including reviewing applications, approving shipments, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Environment / Equipment / Physical Demands

• Work performed in an office environment where the noise level is moderate. Regularly required to stand, sit, and walk around the office. Frequently required to work on a computer. Occasionally required to use force to lift, push and pull up to 20 pounds.

Join HMM and navigate the future of shipping and logistics, where you’ll grow alongside an industry leader committed to sustainability, innovation, and excellence.

About HMM America Shipping Agency:

HMM is a leading global shipping company operating over 130 state-of-the-art vessels encompassing more than 50 sea routes to over 100 ports of call. HMM strategically collaborates with customers to develop customized supply chain solutions for dry, refrigerated and other specialized cargo.

HMM is currently ranked in the Top 8 global ocean carriers in terms of service network and market capacity. HMM has formed a global business network of vessels, terminals, railroads, trucks, and offices around the world. HMM is highly regarded as one of the world’s top integrated logistics companies with a commitment to operational excellence by our team of industry professionals and state‑of‑the‑art technology.

Additional Details:

The pay range listed for this position is the anticipated starting salary or wage range, and the final offered rate will be based on individual merit and the relative compensation of employees in similar positions. HMM employee benefits include highly subsidized individual and family insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), term life and disability insurance, 401(k) employer matching contributions, paid holidays, and up to 10 vacation days and six sick days in the first year.

HMM provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or other legally protected characteristics. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements. HMM participates in the E-Verify program.