Hazmat Transportation Compliance Specialist

HMM America • Irving, TX

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About The Position

HMM America Shipping Agency is seeking a motivated, results-driven Hazmat Transportation Compliance Specialist to ensure regulatory compliance, prevent loss of life and property and non-compliance fines, and protect the environment. The role applies 49 CFR (parts 100–185) and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) to domestic and international hazardous-material shipments.

The specialist reviews customer documentation, enters data into HMM’s operating system, tracks compliance issues, and coordinates hazardous-material activities with customers, Customer Service Centers, vessel owners, ports, and regulatory bodies. The role also routes and tracks shipments, prepares reports, supports customers with regulatory guidance, and follows up on documentation discrepancies.

The position is performed in an office environment with a moderate noise level and frequent computer use. HMM describes itself as a global shipping and integrated-logistics company committed to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of transportation experience and hazmat knowledge.
• Understanding of regulations applicable to the maritime shipping industry, including USDOT requirements, 49 CFR, and the IMDG Code.
• Ability to troubleshoot and communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with customers globally.
• Experience with domestic and international hazardous-material regulations and transportation-law compliance.
• Experience reviewing documentation, entering data, and tracking regulatory compliance.
• Experience in supply-chain operations, shipment tracking, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders, including vessel owners and regulatory bodies.
• Strong communication skills and experience working with customers and internal teams to resolve documentation discrepancies and ensure compliance.
• Previous hazardous-materials management experience, including reviewing applications, approving shipments, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Supply Chain Management, or International Business.
• Maritime shipping industry experience and/or knowledge of hazmat regulations.

Responsibilities

• Receive customer documentation by email, print and review it for regulatory compliance, and enter relevant data into HMM’s operating system.
• Organize and track ongoing issues and communicate with Customer Service Centers to ensure shippers’ regulatory compliance.
• Monitor, plan, coordinate, and maintain hazardous-material activities for domestic and international shipments.
• Review documentation, approve hazmat applications, and upload and download documents to and from the HMM database.
• Route and track shipments, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with foreign and domestic transportation laws and regulations.
• Coordinate the loading and transit of hazardous materials with vessel owners, load ports, transit ports, and regulatory bodies.
• Interface daily with worldwide internal and external operations and organizations to support customer service.
• Provide customers with knowledge of hazardous-material regulations to support safe transportation of goods.
• Follow up with customers regarding documentation discrepancies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Highly subsidized individual and family medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED