Harbor Tug Dispatcher & Watch Stander

G And H Towing Company; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

G And H Towing Company in Deer Park, TX is seeking an OpCen WatchStander / Dispatcher / Scheduler. The role coordinates tug services for vessels in the Ports of Houston and surrounding areas from an operations center in Deer Park. Expect 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule and on-call duties.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, USN/USCG background preferred, and TWIC eligibility. Strong communication and multitasking abilities are essential for day-to-day operations and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; extensive experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Ascertains and maintains awareness of the immediate status of all ongoing, near, and future jobs.
• Assigns tugs to vessel movements.
• Coordinates tug availability for fuel & lube servicing, tug maintenance & repairs, and crew changes.
• Coordinates tug availability with departments when access is necessary.
• Identifies potential tug shortages and coordinates with supervisors and towing companies.
• Keeps an updated time sheet of all service-degraded tugs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Multitasking

Operational coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

G And H Towing Company in Deer Park, TX is seeking an OpCen WatchStander / Dispatcher / Scheduler. The role coordinates tug services for vessels in the Ports of Houston and surrounding areas from an operations center in Deer Park. Expect 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule and on-call duties.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, USN/USCG background preferred, and TWIC eligibility. Strong communication and multitasking abilities are essential for day-to-day operations and