Dispatcher

AES Drilling Fluids LLC • Kermit, TX

20d • Onsite

About The Position

AES Drilling Fluids is seeking a Dispatcher in Kermit, Texas. The Dispatcher schedules, coordinates, and arranges timely and efficient product deliveries to rigs. The position serves as the primary contact for drilling fluids engineers placing orders and coordinates drivers, trucks, routes, inventory, and communications within an assigned territory.

The role works 12-hour shifts on a 6-on/3-off rotation, switching between days and overnights each month. The posting lists a starting rate of $27.50 per hour, plus overtime and year-end bonuses. AES describes its work environment as stable and notes opportunities for advancement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong internet research skills.
• Strong communication and multitasking abilities, including the ability to work in high-pressure situations.
• Valid driver’s license and 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 dispatch experience.
• Experience in a support role in warehouse operations.
• 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.
• Communicate with customers or supervising personnel to answer questions, address problems, and respond to service or product requests.
• Receive and track incoming inventory in the AES system and monitor estimated delivery dates to ensure timely arrivals.
• 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, weather, hazards, and other special instructions.
• Oversee communications within an assigned territory.
• Conduct special projects and perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Paid overtime.
• Opportunity for bonuses, including quarterly and year-end bonuses.
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off and generous holidays.
• 401(k) with a 6% company match.
• Other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED