Dispatch Launch Coordinator

Carlsen Mooring & Marine Services LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A marine services company in Houston is hiring for a dispatch role, responsible for scheduling and coordinating workers, equipment, and vessels. The ideal candidate will have computer literacy and a valid driver's license, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. Experience in a related field is preferred. This position requires clear communication and organization skills, ensuring operational efficiency in service delivery.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of related experience.
• Ability to obtain a TWIC card required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and dispatch workers and vessels according to customer requests.
• Submit service quotes to customers professionally.
• Record and maintain files of customer requests and work performed.

Skills

Computer literacy

Valid Driver’s License

Ability to acquire a TWIC within 60 days

Time Management

Service Orientation

Organization

Multi-Tasking

Education

High school Graduate

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Role Objectives

This position schedules and dispatches workers, work crews, equipment, and/or service vessels for conveyance of materials or freight or service or emergency needs, transmit assignment and track operations in progress. Clear communication, and documentation with customers and management

Key Responsibilities

• Submit service quotes to customers professionally and in a timely manner, according to company protocol.
• Task appropriate equipment and personnel, utilizing correct launch boat, crew, and location for each job.
• Utilize available equipment and programs (Ship Tracks/ Marine Traffic/ Ship Finder) to track vessel movements.
• Relay orders, messages, and information to/or from work crews, supervisors, accounting, and field personnel using computers, telephones and two-way radios.
• Schedule and dispatch people and vessels to appropriate locations according to customer requests, specifications, or needs.
• Record and maintain files and records of customer requests, work performed, expenses, inventory, and other dispatch related information for dispatch and accounting.
• Support/coordinate overall process for products.
• Ensure a clean and orderly work area at the end of each shift.
• Coordination with suppliers/vendors to make purchasing decision.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Computer literacy
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to acquire a TWIC within 60 days
• Time Management
• Service Orientation
• Organization
• Multi- Task

Education/Experience

• High school Graduate
• 1-2 related experience
• Ability to obtain a TWIC card required

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Requires repetitive motion, hearing, talking, grasping, sitting, bend, stoop and reach.
• Worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading, as well as peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions as work is performed in an office.

Working Conditions

• Nearly always work indoors.
• Work near others, usually within a few feet
• May on occasion be exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels, such as from office equipment.
• Requires repetitive motion including but not limited to talking, grasping, pointing, and sitting.