Dispatcher
Posted:
Thursday, 22 May 2025
Valid Thru:
Saturday, 21 June 2025
Index Requested on:
05/23/2025 01:27:11
Indexed on:
05/23/2025 01:27:11
Location:
Port Bolivar, TX, 77650, US
Industry:
Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category:
13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME
Kirby Inland Marine LP is hiring!
Description:
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
Trip 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
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.
Working Conditions:
Work a 12-hour daily shift (7days on, 7days off) 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.
Qualifications:
Education:
High School Diploma or GED.
Experience:
Minimum 1 year dispatch experience or towing industry experience; will consider college degree in place of experience.
Responsibilities:
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Educational requirements:
Desired Skills:
Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.
Benefits:
Please see the job description for benefits.
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