Dangerous Goods Administrator - Phoenix, United States - Matson Navigation Company, Inc

Matson Navigation Company, Inc

Verified Company

Phoenix, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

About Us
Matson has been the leading ocean shipping and logistics provider throughout the Pacific since 1882. We are the supply chain lifeline for Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, and islands of the South Pacific.

We also offer the top two ocean shipping services in the world's largest trade lane - Asia to the U.S.

West Coast.

With our subsidiaries Matson Terminals and Matson Logistics, our business focus is exceeding customer expectations with quality, reliability, and integrity.

We strive to operate in an environmentally sustainable manner and promote land-based environmental programs in Hawaii, Guam, and Alaska.

We help improve the communities in which we work and live through our community giving program that annually supports hundreds of local organizations.

And we work to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in our company, communities and industry through an active social equity program.

Matson is a great place to work, and everyone who works with us becomes part of the Matson ohana or family.

Join our team and help us move freight better than anyone.

About the Role
The Dangerous Goods Administrator reviews and approves shipping bill of lading documents, A.K.A. "shipping papers" involving the transportation of hazardous materials (hazmat) and dangerous goods for Matson Navigation Company, Inc., its subsidiaries.

Identifies errors and omissions on shipping papers submitted by customers and communicate with those customers to correct shipping paper discrepancies.

Works closely with the DG Team Manager and Specialists on complex and/or unique hazmat and dangerous goods shipping papers to ensure regulatory compliance and appropriate risk mitigation as determined by Matson management.

Acts as a point of contact regarding the transportation of hazardous materials for all Matson vessels.

What you'll do:

The incumbent will be an integral member of the DG Team that reviews hazardous materials documentation ("shipping papers") from Matson customers, which requires experience working with U.S. Dept. of Transportation (DOT) and IMO regulations that pertain to the shipment of hazardous materials/ dangerous goods. The incumbent will be a member of the team supporting Matson's relationship with the National Cargo Bureau (NCB) and will interface with U.S. Coast Guard, DOT, and other port state authorities regarding hazardous shipments.
Provide input and feedback to assist Matson Customer Service Representatives (CSR) with hazardous material/ dangerous goods cargo related questions and issues.
Support team management of the HAZMAT program, one of the main conduits of hazardous information into Matson systems and operations.
Support the management of the Hazcaptain and HAZMAT computer programs.
Upload Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) reports into the Lexus Nexus Bridger System for Dangerous Goods Manager's review. This includes Matson Navigation, Company customers as well as all vendors and customers for all Matson companies. Complete daily review of Matson Navigation Company customer OFAC runs.
Review documentation provided by Matson Customer Service to the DG Team for review to determine if the shipper is part of Matson's Trusted Hazardous Shipper Program.
Review and provide feedback for hazardous goods booking requests for cargo, identifying segregation conflicts utilizing the HazCaptain system as well as ensuring compliance with shipping paper requirements outlined in 49 Code of Federal Regulations and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. Report errors and conflicts to the Dangerous Goods Specialists/Manager for follow up. Provide DG Specialists with validated documentation for final review.
Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of hazardous materials information guides for Matson employees and customers, including website development, to ensure regulatory compliance.
Receive shipping papers from Customer Service, Sales, Operations or Shippers and ensure proper routing of documentation.
Complete hazardous data reviews of shipping papers for shippers in the Trusted Hazardous Shipper Program to ensure continued compliance.
Track and assist in maintaining a log of errors found during shipping paper review to improve hazardous materials training programs and support the Trusted Hazardous Shipper Program
Note discrepancies between the HazCaptain system and Hazardous Materials Tables and elevate for further action.

You have these skills:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, drive to exceed expectations.
You approach others in a tactful manner and react well under pressure. You can accept responsibility for own actions.

And these qualifications: