TOPIC: Does your office maintain the current regulatory publications pertaining to multi-modal haz mat shipping? Do you understand the regulatory updates for 2012? Avoid substantial fines for noncompliance by learning about the new regulations.
SPEAKER: Andy Pennell, Regulatory & Compliance Manager, Dangerous Goods Management (DGM-USA). Andy began his career in the dangerous goods industry in 1997 and joined the DGM family in 2003. With DGM, Andy began as a salesperson, later moved into the operations department, was eventually promoted to Operations Manager and then became Regulatory & Compliance Manager in 2010. The DGM organization is devoted to training, consulting and providing other services related to safety in production, storage, handling & transportation of dangerous goods in any class and in any mode of transport. Over the years, Andy has worked closely with regulators, airlines, shippers, manufacturers, freight forwarders and carriers, assisting in many areas of dangerous goods management.
WHERE: Greenspoint Club 16925 Northchase Dr. Houston, Texas 77060
DATE: March 7th
TIME: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
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EVENT FEE:
$35.00 for ITMA Members and Guests on or before 3/4
$45.00 for Non-Members on or before 3/4
$40.00 for ITMA Members and Guests after 3/4
$50.00 for Non-Members after 3/4
PARKING:
Enter parking garage at the contract entrance on Northchase Drive. Proceed to roof level parking and private entrance to The Greenspoint Club.
Brought to you by DGM USA Houston, your dangerous goods packing specialists. For more information about DGM USA visit on the web at: www.dgm-usa.com or “Like” on Facebook at: DGM USA
February 17th, 2012
On January 20, 2012 Dgm Houston acquired an additional 32,000 Sq.Ft. to their indoor warehouse storage abilities at a nearby location to accommodate our customer needs. While DGM is proficient in offering dangerous goods’ services, they will not satisfy themselves by just doing that. DGM is an inventive and active group of motivated people and they aim at only co-operating with the most reputable organizations in the industry. Their goal for expansion will be controlled, and directed in such a way as to protect their obligation to offer quality and seamless continuity of services. To find out more on the full scope of services offered by DGM Houston, visit their website www.dgm-usa.com.
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January 30th, 2012
DGM Training Institute recently had a special visitor. The FAA’s Bill Streb paid a special visit to our Air Freight Training class as part of the FAA’s outreach program. The FAA has incorporated outreach into our national work plan in order to be pro-active when it comes to meeting shippers, airlines, freight forwarders, and even passengers. Bill Streb says “My philosphy is that its always better to meet inspectors during a training session than during an inspection, especially if the shipper has never been involved in a hazmat inspection. I like to let people get to know me a little and give them a heads up of what to expect when I come knocking on their door. I want people to know that not all government inspectors are intimidating. I understand the anxiety that can occur because I have been there myself and I try to be as human as possible without cutting corners”. Bill Streb background; 33 years total government service. He put in almost 10 years in the Navy and spent the next 10 and a half years in the Coast Guard, where he retired. He was exposed to hazardous materials during that time. He was a first responder as well as conducting inspections and investigations on commercial vessels and mariners. He joined the FAA right after 9/11 and has been there ever since. He enjoys hazmat but recognizes that there is a lot of expertise in the industry and says he still have a lot to learn and he takes advantage of these presentations in order to expand his knowledge and experience. He says for him, it’s a win/win situation. DGM thanks Bill for coming out and sharing his knowledge with us!
January 27th, 2012
Rafael Soto, worked in Houston within the transportation industry for many years and has sadly passed away at the young age of 61. He leaves behind a wife, 4 daughters and 2 sons. Soto was a co-worker to some and a friend to many.
January 20, 2012 DGM Services, Inc. held a benefit to help raise money for his family. We had several hundred people come out to and purchase lunch and buy raffle tickets. Because of your generous donations you helped raise $5000 for this family. DGM also donated an XBOX 360 to the children.
Winners of the Raffle:
XBOX 360 – Madeleine Capetillo
Aeros Tickets with Parking Pass – Kelli Amico
Thank you all for coming out and making the benefit a success!
January 20th, 2012
On Tuesday, January 17, 2012, DGM USA Houston hosted its first “Quarterly Regulatory Meeting & Lunch”. DGM USA Houston wants to provide our industry and customers with updates on regulations (IATA, ICAO, 49-CFR), newsworthy topics and a forum to discuss troubling industry issues. This event will be held at the beginning of each quarter and will be free to all who attend. If you are interested in attending our next meeting, please send an email to karen@dgm-services.com.
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January 18th, 2012
On Thursday, November 17th friends and family came together to hold the 1st Annual Donny Frye Memorial Golf Tournament. It was a beautiful day for golf and most of those attending came out in kilts. Due to the overwhelming response from those in the transportation industry this event is to be held annually, with proceeds being donated to various youth golf programs in his honor. Thank you to those who came out and made this event a success!
November 21st, 2011
Saturday, November 12th DGM Houston helped sponsor DHL’s 3rd Annual Car & Bike Show to raise funds for Susan G. Komen. It was a great event with live music, face painting, raffles, food from Hooters, beverages and tons of beautiful cars. Thank you to all that came out to help support this worthy cause!
November 15th, 2011
DGM Houston attended the 33red Annual Conference & Hazardous Materials Transportation Exposition hosted by the DGAC (Dangerous Goods Advisory Council) in Tampa, Fl. This premier hazmat industry event provided its attendees with interactive mini-workshops, “speed-dating” regulators, networking events, industry leading exhibitors and much much more. DGM was proud to be one of the industry leaders in dangerous goods that exhibited. For more information on the DGAC visit http://www.dgac.org.
November 11th, 2011
This year Breakbulk Americas Transportation Conference & Exhibition was held at Ernest N Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA on Oct. 25th-27th. Breakbulk Americas is by far the largest and most significant gathering in the U.S. for companies involved in the shipping of heavy-lift, project cargo and traditional break bulk cargoes. It is where shippers have the opportunity to meet and develop relationships with the leading specialized carriers, forwarders, ports, terminals and packers who have the expertise and resources to handle oversized cargoes with unique handling requirements. DGM USA was one of the exhibitors at the convention this year and found it to be very productive for their company. DGM also held a reception party for those who attended the conference on Wednesday, Oct. 26th at the Royal Sonesta Hotel on Bourbon Street located in the famous French Quarter. DGM says the event was very successful and wanted to thank everyone that came out and made the event a success. They also mentioned that they will be exhibiting again at the 2012 Breakbulk Americas in Houston, TX, Oct. 9-11.
November 3rd, 2011
WEB APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER
We are looking for someone to design, develop, test, and implement a custom database/web-based applications for intra net, extra net, and client/server platforms. Must have ASP (preferred)/ASP.NET, VB/VB.NET, HTML, VB Script, MS SQL server language skills and understand database development as well as a good understanding of database connectivity and integration.
Applicant will design, develop, and test new applications. Enhance existing applications. Collaborate with technical and functional team members to ensure the delivery of quality software applications on time and on budget, and subsequently support and maintain those applications. Make major contributions to the success of projects by applying demonstrated technical knowledge.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with the Software Development Group to translate business requirements into technical specifications and perform development tasks to deliver solution. Work closely with the team, business, architecture and Core IT group to integrate the solution, while adhering to company project management and delivery standards.
- Design end to end business system solutions in a complex application and technological environment
- Provide cost/time estimates for project programming tasks
- Works independently or in a team, to design, code, test, document and debug programs of moderate, to high complexity
- Analyzes test case results using problem solving techniques as well as making suggestions for correction or optimization
- Document technical specifications and successfully establish the support of the application or new functionality for production support purposes
- Train the business on the use of the new functionality and/or systems
- Maintain documentation as system changes take place
- Perform the duties of an EDI Coordinator, including setup and mapping of new trading partners, managing and troubleshooting inbound / outbound transactions, and monitoring of all EDI communications.
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- 4-6 years of progressive application experience
- Experience in logistic, supply chain or warehouse environment is a definite plus
- Ability to design, code, test and debug software
- Good working knowledge of relational database design concepts
- Knowledge of development tools
- Excellent knowledge of IT architecture development and implementation tools and trends.
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills
- Provide optimal business system solutions from both a business and an IT perspective
- Provide technical/business leadership to stakeholders
- Knowledge of XML / ebXML is a plus
- Knowledge of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or Electronic Commerce (EC) is a plus
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- 4 or more years with progressively advanced experience in the following skills is required
- Programming experience (.Net, ASP, VB, HTML, XML)
- MS SQL
- C#
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, VBA, etc)
- Javascript is a plus
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Sciences or MIS or a related field (or equivalent work experience) is required.
Submit all resumes through: http://www.dgm-usa.com/company/careers/
October 14th, 2011
