Dispatcher I (Houston,TX)

Enterprise Products • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. is one of the largest publicly traded partnerships and a leading North American provider of midstream energy services to producers and consumers of natural gas, NGLs, crude oil, refined products and petrochemicals. The Dispatcher I is primarily responsible for dispatching Company and contract drivers in their assigned area.

Requirements

• A minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
• Ability to work a rotating day/night shift schedule.
• The ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, such as, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical solutions is required.
• Basic computer skills such as: opening, creating and updating content in MS Word documents and Excel spreadsheets is required.
• Ability to assume responsibility, be flexible, perform duties and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions.
• The ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, with other individuals, teams, customers, and stakeholders of the business, at various levels of the organization, in a business like and professional manner is required.
• Takes initiative and is proactive in addressing issues.
• Quickly and efficiently completes tasks.
• The ability to demonstrate conscientiousness, dependability and commitment to the role, team and company.
• The ability to work in a fast paced environment with less definition, policy, and bureaucracy.

Nice To Haves

• An Associates or Bachelors degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct the work of assigned drivers in an efficient and effective manner.
• Assign internal and contract drivers and vehicles to transport all commodities.
• Coordinate driver assignments according to customer requests in compliance with DOT regulations, Company practices and policies.
• Communicate with customers to determine requirements and driver schedules and availability.
• Maintains positive relations with customers and field personnel.
• Notify drivers of assignments and enter assignment data into the Transportation Management System.
• Coordinate operational issues with operational leadership team.
• Initial contact person to respond to emergencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees