Hazmat Transportation Compliance Specialist

HMM America • Irving, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At HMM, we’re not just a global leader in integrated logistics and shipping—we’re shaping the future of maritime transport. With a diverse fleet and extensive global network, we deliver customized, sustainable solutions that create value for our customers. Our vision to be #1 in customer trust, employee satisfaction, and green shipping sets us apart from competitors. We offer competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a work culture that blends autonomy with strategic support. Join us in driving innovation, sustainability, and success across the shipping and logistics industry.
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.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• 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 required
• Ability to troubleshoot and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with customers globally
• Prior experience working with documentation review, data entry, and regulatory compliance tracking systems.
• Experience in supply chain operations, shipment tracking, and coordination with multiple stakeholders, including vessel owners and regulatory bodies.
• Strong communication skills and experience interfacing with customers and internal teams to resolve documentation discrepancies and ensure compliance.
• Previous experience in hazardous materials management, including reviewing applications, approving shipments, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Nice To Haves

• 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

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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Health benefits
• Performance bonuses
• 401K
• Employee discount programs
• Generous vacation and floating holidays
• 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

What This Job Offers

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