Dispatcher

AES Drilling Fluids•Kermit, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

AES Drilling Fluids is seeking a Dispatcher in Kermit, Texas. The Dispatcher schedules, coordinates, and arranges product deliveries to rigs efficiently and on time, and serves as the primary contact for drilling fluids engineers placing orders for chemicals, mud, barite, and well-to-well transfers. The role coordinates routes, trucks, driver schedules, personnel utilization, inventory, and communications across an assigned territory. This position works 12-hour shifts on a 6-on/3-off rotation, alternating between days for one month and overnights the next month. Starting pay is $27.50 per hour, plus overtime and year-end bonuses. AES describes the work environment as stable and offers advancement opportunities and benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Strong communication skills and ability to multitask and work in high-pressure situations.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Excel, and Outlook; strong internet research skills.
Valid driver’s license and maintenance of a driving record satisfactory to AES.
Flexibility to work overtime, a flexible schedule, be on call, and work weekends as needed.
Ability to pass a background check, drug screen, and fitness test.

Nice To Haves

Two years of prior work experience in dispatch; experience supporting warehouse operations is preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish language abilities.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary contact for drilling fluids engineers placing orders for chemicals, mud, barite, and well-to-well transfers.
Determine appropriate routes and trucks to meet customer requirements and schedules, and schedule AES drivers’ daily work.
Monitor personnel locations and utilization to coordinate services and schedules; update well locations as needed.
Prepare AES tickets, safety information such as MSDS, and bills of lading for chemical orders and mud trucks.
Confer with customers or supervisors to answer questions, address problems, and respond to requests for services or products.
Receive and track incoming inventory in the AES system and monitor estimated delivery dates to help ensure timely arrival.
Inform the AES purchasing department of delays or concerns involving third-party trucking companies that affect purchasing.
Review and accurately process credits for returned products.
Track and update current well names and logs as changes occur.
Advise personnel and service providers about traffic problems and other relevant conditions or instructions.
Oversee communications within an assigned territory.
Conduct special projects and perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.