Dispatcher Job at Kirby Inland Marine LP, Sulphur, LA

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  • Kirby Inland Marine LP
  • Sulphur, LA

Job 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 Lake Charles.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
Education/Experience:
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • 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) 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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Shift work,

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