Dock Operations Lead — Safety‑Focused Supervisor

Kirby Corporation; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirby Corporation is seeking a Supervisory Dock Operations role in Corpus Christi, TX. The position oversees cleaning dock, fuel dock, and flare dock operations, ensuring safety, data accuracy, and efficient workflow.

This shoreside role coordinates with coordinators, dispatch, and management to maintain timely barge readiness. Responsibilities include supervising crew, enforcing PPE, pushing safety messages, and maintaining records on gauges, waste inventories, and inspections.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred 1+ years of barge cleaning experience.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Oracle, Oasis, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Access.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dock operations and its employees for cleaning dock, fuel dock, and flare dock.
• Handle communications between cleaning coordinators, tower/dispatch, and within the facility.
• Ensure correct data is documented on all forms, paper and digital.
• Work daily with cleaning coordinator for stripping candidates and barge due dates.
• Help push Kirby's safety messages.
• Ensure all employees follow Kirby policies and use correct personal protective equipment.
• Work with management to maximize dock efficiency.
• Look for ways to reduce delays in active operations.
• Oversee gauging tanks, trailers, and totes for daily reports.

Skills

Organized

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Integrity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

Oracle

Oasis

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Access

Job description

Kirby Corporation is seeking a Supervisory Dock Operations role in Corpus Christi, TX. The position oversees cleaning dock, fuel dock, and flare dock operations, ensuring safety, data accuracy, and efficient workflow.

This shoreside role coordinates with coordinators, dispatch, and management to maintain timely barge readiness. Responsibilities include supervising crew, enforcing PPE, pushing safety messages, and maintaining records on gauges, waste inventories, and inspections.