Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA)

at  Trident Safety

Role: Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA)
Location: Cork, Ireland
At Trident we relate our success directly to the strengths of our staff and the cohesiveness of our management team. To continue operating at our high standards, we are seeking a Dangerous Goods Services Advisor.
Trident offers an energetic and supportive work environment, specialised training and certification and opportunities for growth. Trident’s training program focuses on adult learning models and includes on-going education to ensure our employees are fully capable of performing tasks and continuing to grow as Dangerous Goods Specialists.

Requirements:

• Minimum diploma required; degree preferable but not essential
• 2+ years of Dangerous Goods Services experience, logistics, operations, dangerous goods, or hazardous materials experience
• Experience working directly with clients is required
• Excellent team player with solid communication skills and a can-do attitude
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, fluent English required and additional languages an advantage
• National and international dangerous goods regulations knowledge is highly desired including IATA, IMDG, 49-CFR qualifications, DGS

THE ROLE

With personnel based in a variety of locations, our professionals work with clients to ensure compliance and safety in the area of Dangerous Goods transportation. In this role, you will be responsible for analysing dangerous goods/hazmat material transfer requests from our clients and providing the most efficient solutions to prepare the goods/materials for onward shipping.
Following extensive training that we provide; the Dangerous Goods Services Advisor will be a vital resource for our clients The role requires the ability to leverage detailed knowledge of various regulations (shown below) that govern the transportation of Dangerous Goods, including IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, ADR, The IMDG CODE, and 49 CFR Hazardous Materials Regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Include but are not limited to:

• First point of contact for advising clients in the specialist area of packaging requirements and solutions.
• Provide guidance on national, international regulatory and logistical compliance
• Manage multiple requests and priorities based on lead time and urgency
• Deliver detailed interpretation of global regulations to facilitate the safe and fluid transport of hazardous materials by air, road, and sea.

Requirements:

• Minimum diploma required; degree preferable but not essential
• 2+ years of Dangerous Goods Services experience, logistics, operations, dangerous goods, or hazardous materials experience
• Experience working directly with clients is required
• Excellent team player with solid communication skills and a can-do attitude
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, fluent English required and additional languages an advantage
• National and international dangerous goods regulations knowledge is highly desired including IATA, IMDG, 49-CFR qualifications, DGSA