Fleet Dispatcher

Kirby Corporation; Channelview (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirby Corporation seeks a dispatch coordinator to facilitate information flow between vessels and shoreside staff. You will coordinate movements across Bolivar, Texas City, Freeport, Beaumont and Port Arthur, using VHF and Oasis to log trip data and orders.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule. Prior dispatch or towing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year dispatch or towing experience; college degree may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Houston dispatch, Sales, Customers, and vessel & barge movements in Bolivar, Texas City, Freeport, Beaumont, and Port Arthur.
• Communicate with vessels via VHF radio and Oasis program; enter Trip information and orders in Oasis to meet trip requirements.
• Contact Vessel or Barge M&R to coordinate repairs.
• Set up Shore Tankerman and coordinate with Logistics Management as needed.
• Coordinate and assist in fleeting operations.
• Maintain communications with Kirby Traffic on trip details and horsepower assignments.
• Coordinate all barge movements in Kirby fleet; keep daily logs and assign daily fleet inspections.
• Knowledge of Facility Security Plan and control all personnel entering/leaving the gated facility.
• Participate in required security drills and exercises.

Skills

Organized

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Multi-tasking

Written and verbal communication

VHF radio operation

Oasis software

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

VHF radio

Oasis software

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 Bolivar, Texas City, Freeport, Beaumont, and 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 ensure 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.

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 day and night shifts) 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.