Fleet Dispatcher: Vessel & Barge Operations Lead

Kirby-Corporation; Channelview (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirby-Corporation is seeking a Fleet Dispatch Specialist in Texas to coordinate vessel and shoreside communications, relay orders, gather traffic, and coordinate dockside activities. You will work with Houston dispatch, manage barge movements within Bolivar, Texas City, Freeport, and Port Arthur, enter trip information in Oasis, and ensure all requirements are met.

The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication; familiarity with VHF

Qualifications

• Must be organized, detail-oriented and accurate.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Experience operating VHF radio and standard office equipment is preferred.

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 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.

Skills

Organized

Multi-tasking

Written and verbal communication

VHF radio operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kirby-Corporation is seeking a Fleet Dispatch Specialist in Texas to coordinate vessel and shoreside communications, relay orders, gather traffic, and coordinate dockside activities. You will work with Houston dispatch, manage barge movements within Bolivar, Texas City, Freeport, and Port Arthur, enter trip information in Oasis, and ensure all requirements are met.

The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication; familiarity with VHF