Dispatcher

Kirby; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirby is seeking a Fleet Dispatcher in Corpus Christi, TX. The Dispatcher will facilitate communication between vessel and shoreside personnel, coordinating dockside activities and vessel movements.

The ideal candidate should have strong organizational skills, a High School Diploma or GED, and at least one year of dispatch or towing industry experience. This position involves working 12-hour shifts and handling a fluctuating workload in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Organized, detail-oriented and accurate.
• Self-motivated and multi-task oriented.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate vessel & barge movements within Corpus Harbor.
• Communicate with vessels via VHF radio.
• Contact Vessel or Barge M&R to coordinate repairs.
• Coordinate & assist in vessel fueling operations.
• Maintain communications with Houston Dispatch.
• Control access to the gated Facility.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

VHF radio operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Oasis computer program

Standard office equipment

Job description

Kirby Inland Marine is seeking a Fleet Dispatcher in Corpus Christi, TX. The Dispatcher will 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 Corpus Harbor Master’s office, all vessel & barge movements within Corpus Harbor.
• 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 in Vessel fueling and Barge cleaning operations.
• Maintain communications with Houston Dispatch in the coordination of trip details and the possible assignment of horsepower.
• Coordinate all barge movements in/out of Kirby fleets 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

• High School Diploma or GED.

Experience

• 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) rotating days nights, 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-volume.
• Capable of walking approx. 1 mile.
• Must be able to adapt to changing weather conditions and not afraid of working around water.