Hazmat Transportation Compliance Specialist

About the role

HMM is looking for a motivated and results-driven Hazmat Coordinator 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.

Responsibilities

• Receive documentation via email from customers; print and review for regulatory compliance.
• Key various data elements from documentation into the HMM operating system.
• Organize and track multiple ongoing issues; communicate with Customer Service Centers to ensure shipper compliance.
• Monitor, plan, coordinate, and maintain hazardous material activities for domestic and international shipments, including reviewing documentation, approving hazmat applications, and uploading/downloading documentation to/from the HMM database.
• Route and track shipments; prepare reports; ensure compliance with foreign and domestic transportation laws and regulations.
• Coordinate with vessel owners, load ports, transit ports, and regulatory bodies regarding the loading and transit of all Hazardous Materials.
• Interface daily with internal and external worldwide operations and organizations to ensure excellent customer service.
• Provide customers with knowledge of hazardous material regulations to guarantee safe transport of goods.
• Perform follow-up with customers concerning documentation discrepancy issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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 shipping industry experience and/or knowledge of hazmat regulations.

Essential Skills

• At least one year of transportation experience, including hands-on knowledge of hazardous materials and a working understanding of applicable regulations, including USDOT 49 CFR and the IMDG Code.
• Ability to troubleshoot 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.

Benefits

• Highly subsidized individual and family insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision).
• Term life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) employer matching contributions.
• Paid holidays.
• Up to 10 vacation days and six sick days in the first year.