Hazardous Material Specialist

Position Summary:

In collaboration with rigging and crating operations and project teams, the HazMat & Dangerous Goods Specialist advises and facilitates the safe handling, storage, and shipment of hazmat and dangerous goods. Will utilize relevant information and specialized knowledge of air, ocean, or over-the-road transportation export for intra and interstate transportation and/or internal projects and will make certain independent judgments regarding the application of appropriate laws, regulations, and company standards as applied to specific hazardous materials or dangerous goods to provide top-notch results-oriented transportation services.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identifies and complies with all established protocols to label, package, audit, and transport dangerous good/hazardous materials.
• Inspect hazardous material(s) to ensure proper classification of items being moved or stored.
• Develop, review, and maintain lists or logs of hazardous/dangerous goods, and ensures compliance with all pertinent regulations.
• Prepares necessary permits or permit applications and ensures hazardous materials are transported safely and in compliance with and consideration of applicable regulations.
• Coordinates the loading of containers to ensure materials are loaded correctly and containers are placarded correctly.
• Correspond with customers, warehouse, and regulatory organizations daily.
• Track shipments, identify and troubleshoot issues, and prepare plan-of-action scenarios, as necessary.
• Prepare, process, and verify paperwork/ reports for projects related to Hazmat/Dangerous goods, including Bill of Lading, Manifest and Placards. 
• Complete timely and accurate data entry within portal and appropriate MEI systems.
• Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on all laws, regulations, and safety requirements regarding the handling and disposal of hazardous materials or dangerous goods; assists with audits, investigations, and corrective actions, as necessary.
• May train others on regulations, policies, and procedures related to Hazmat/Dangerous Goods.

Minimum Qualifications (Experience, Skills, and Education):

• High School Diploma or equivalent required coupled with education, training, certification, and/or work experience in related field. 
• Freight, logistics, shipping and receiving experience is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required. Must be insurable or bondable as applicable,
• TSA clearance required or willing to obtain.
• Expert knowledge of and/or training/certification(s) related to Hazmat or dangerous goods laws, policies, and regulations, such as: DOT, OSHA, IATA, CAC, GSA, TSA.
• Warehouse management/inventory systems experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication and customer relationship management skills necessary; able to explain or instruct on complicated issues.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills are required.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and expertise to provide top-notch results-oriented transportation services.
• Must be able and willing to be fit for respirators or other specialized and/or customized protective equipment.
• Performs all other duties as necessary or assigned.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

This is very physical, hands-on work. A Hazmat Specialist must be able to perform General Physical Activities — activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of hazardous materials up to 50 pounds. Frequent use of hands and fingers with good hand/eye coordination. Occasional work in a non-temperature-controlled environment and/or outdoors in all types of weather, and over uneven ground or terrain.

Capable /comfortable with handling and transferring hazardous materials between packages / drums. Occasional use of materials that require Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as eyewear, gloves, breathing masks/devices to ensure safety related to avoiding skin contact, eye splash, breathing of harmful and/or pungent smells.

Additional Requirements:

Must be able to work in a high functioning team environment. Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism. Take pride in your work and in the company. Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks. Know and deliver the quality service MEI’s customers have come to expect.

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed by the Hazardous Materials Specialist and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and/or requirements. MEI reserves the right to change or modify this job description or the essential duties of the position, as necessary.

MEI is an Equal Opportunity, M/F/Disabled/Vet Preferred Employer.