Temporary Fleet Dispatcher

Kirby Corporation•Port Bolivar, TX

22h

About The Position

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, Port Arthur. Communicate with vessels via VHF radio and Oasis computer program, enter t rip information and orders as well as all fleeting ( Kirby and 3rd Party) into Oasis program to insure trip related requirements are met. Contact Vessel or Barge M&R to coordinate repairs. 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. Perform required screening & documentation pending current MARSEC level.

Requirements

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.
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum 1 year dispatch experience or towing industry experience

Nice To Haves

some college work preferred.
college degree in place of experience

Responsibilities

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.
Coordinate with Houston dispatch, Sales, Customers, and, all vessel & barge movements within Bolivar, Texas City, Freeport, Beaumont, Port Arthur.
Communicate with vessels via VHF radio and Oasis computer program, enter t rip information and orders as well as all fleeting ( Kirby and 3rd Party) into Oasis program to insure trip related requirements are met.
Contact Vessel or Barge M&R to coordinate repairs.
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.
Perform required screening & documentation pending current MARSEC level.