Dispatcher (Finance)
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.
Education/ Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED; some college work preferred.
- 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.
