Trainee, Transportation

Education:

B.Sc. Chemistry / M.Sc. Chemistry

Salary at Joining:

o

B.Sc. Chemistry: ₹2.75 LPA from Day 1

o M.Sc. Chemistry: ₹3.30 LPA from Day 1 (based on Right candidate, with good attitude, Communication, Knowledge and Commitment)

Primary Objective

To review, assess, and approve Dangerous Goods (DG) shipments in compliance with

international safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies, ensuring

safe transport of hazardous cargo within the global container shipping network.

Key Responsibilities

1. DG Documentation Review & Approval

 Review shipper-provided Dangerous Goods Declarations (DGD) and related

documentation for accuracy and completeness.

 Verify proper classification, labeling, packaging, and placarding as per IMDG Code

requirements.

 Approve or reject DG bookings based on regulatory compliance and company safety

standards.

2. Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

 Ensure all DG cargo complies with:

o International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code

o SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) regulations

o Flag State and Port State Control requirements

o Internal company policies and risk management protocols

3. Risk Assessment

 Conduct technical risk evaluations for high-risk cargo (explosives, radioactive,

corrosives, toxic substances).

 Approve transport feasibility for sensitive DG shipments considering vessel type,

stowage restrictions, and routing limitations.

4. Coordination & Communication

 Liaise with shippers, freight forwarders, port authorities, terminals, and internal

operations teams regarding DG approvals.

 Guide booking desks, vessel planners, and terminal operators on DG handling and

segregation requirements.

 Work closely with stowage planners to ensure safe positioning of DG containers on

vessels.

5. System Management & Documentation

 Utilize company systems to log DG approvals and maintain accurate approval

records.

 Monitor pending approvals and ensure data integrity for all DG cargo movements

across the network.

6. Training & Awareness

 Stay updated with changes to IMDG Code and DG handling best practices.

 Conduct internal awareness and training sessions for operations teams on DG

compliance and safety procedures.

7. Incident Support

 Support incident investigations related to DG shipments.

 Recommend preventive and corrective actions to reduce DG-related risks.