Hazardous Material Specialist

JOB SUMMARY:  

 An essential staff member in warehouses and distribution centers. Hazardous Material Specialist play a pivotal role in being responsible for interpreting applicable Hazardous Material regulations and requirements to determine proper classification of Hazardous Materials and requirements for compliance in packaging and shipping and may also include classification of HM, selection of containers and transport modes, determination of facility specific packaging and shipping requirements, preparations and approval of shipping papers, verifications of receiver eligibility, verifications of container certifications, certification of regulatory compliance, and release for transportation

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Providing guidance and/or technical assistance to NGLi & GSA personnel for hazard classification of materials and waste (onsite transfers and offsite shipments of materials and waste) support.
• Classifying response and clean up actions'
• Maintaining certified qualifications for authorizing the shipment of Hazardous Materials off site by all modes of transportation'
• Writing, performing and reviewing routine hazardous material shipping procedures to ensure compliance with Site requirements and 49 CFR;
• Providing guidance with the preparation of special instructions for non-routine material movements.
• Developing packaging and transportation procedures; performing engineering calculations, and implementing shipping and packaging requirements to meet federal, state and local laws and DOE orders
• Providing direction and expertise to lesser experience HMT specialists and managers.
• Maintaining an in-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local hazardous materials standards and regulations such as DGR 1.5, 49 CFR, IMDG, IATA, DOT, EPA, DOE, DOD, NRC, RCRA Programs, HMT 370
• Assuring that packaging and shipment of all hazardous and radioactive materials are performed in accordance with all federal, state and local regulations
• Evaluating hazardous materials packaging, transportations, handling, and associated activities for compliance and acceptability.
• Providing leadership to less experienced specialists and to customers (facility personnel) needing HMT service.
• Preparing and presenting reports to management on investigations and evaluations of hazardous materials incidents. 
• Performing peer verification on hazardous materials offered for shipment.
• Ability to build a DG deck

• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS 

• Minimum of six months' experience in stocking, shipping, logistics, or related field.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication.
• Written and oral comprehension skills.
• Attention to detail and manual dexterity

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

• HS (or Equivalent) 2-3 yrs experience packing and shipping hazmat.
• In depth knowledge of site HazMat packaging and shipping practices and specific requirements. 
• In depth working knowledge of federal, state, and local hazardous materials standards and regulations such as DGR 1.5, 49 CFR, IMDG, IATA, DOT, EPA, DOE, DOD, NRC, RCRA Programs, HMT 370
• Must be able to pass pre-employment requirements including criminal background check and drug screen. requirements.
• Working knowledge of emergency response (E) procedures sufficient to prove appropriate guidance, section to ER Coordinators who are responsible for transportation incidents involving HM.
• Certification in all applicable domestic and internal packaging and shipping regulations for all types of hazardous materials, within IATA, DOT, IMDG, ICAO.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

This position will require selected candidate to be able to obtain a STA Security Clearance.

 NGLi is required by our client to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications.

May be required to possess a drivers license with a clean driving record.  

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to lift and move up to 50lbs. Stand, walk and bend for extended periods of time. Ability to maneuver and operate warehousing equipment.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.  Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of: race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.