Dispatcher

Overview

Facilitate the communication of information between vessel and shoreside personnel including transmission of orders, gathering of traffic, coordination of dockside activities and notification of incidents.

Responsibilities



* Coordinate with Houston dispatch, Sales, Customers, and, all vessel & barge movements within Bolivar, Texas City, Freeport, Beaumont, and Port Arthur.


* Communicate with vessels via VHF radio and Oasis computer program, enter Trip information and orders as well as all fleeting (Kirby and 3 rd Party) into Oasis program to ensure trip related requirements are met.


* Contact Vessel or Barge M&R to coordinate repairs.


* Set- up Shore Tankerman and coordinate with Logistics Management as needed:


* Coordinate & assist and general fleeting operations.


* Maintain communications with Kirby Traffic in the coordination of trip details and the possible assignment of horsepower.


* Coordinate all barge movements in/out of Kirby fleet while keeping daily logs and assigning daily fleet inspections.


* Knowledge of Facility Security Plan and control all person(s) entering and leaving the gated Facility.


* Participate in required security drills and exercises.

Qualifications



* Organized, detail-oriented and accurate.


* Self-motivated and multi-task oriented.


* Strong written and verbal communication skills.


* Ability to operate standard office equipment, personal computer, calculator and VHF radio.

Education:


* High School Diploma or GED.

Experience:


* Minimum 1 year dispatch experience or towing industry experience; will consider college degree in place of experience.

Working Conditions:


* Work a 12-hour daily shift (7days on, 7days off, rotating day and night shifts) with alternating dispatchers to provide 24-hour continuous dispatch coverage.


* Must be able to work in an open and busy environment and handle a fluctuating workload and intermittent high stress.


* Capable of walking approx.

1 mile.


* Must be able to adapt to changing weather conditions and not afraid of working around water.