Licensed Dockman/Dispatcher

Pioneer Production Services•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

The Licensed Dockman/Dispatcher coordinates transportation and distribution of fuel and lubricants to commercial, industrial, and marine customers. The role schedules and oversees safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible loading, receiving, and delivery of products by boats, barges, and trucks, and performs maintenance tasks on facilities and company assets. The position also supports fleeting and shore-based operations, customer and stakeholder communications, regulatory interactions, facility security, cargo transfers, inventory tracking, and operational documentation. The position is full-time on a 5/2 schedule and is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Requirements

  • Five years of industry experience.
  • Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with Tankerman-Person in Charge (PIC) and Dangerous Liquids Endorsement.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
  • High school degree or equivalent.
  • Organized and detail-oriented.
  • Initiative-taking and able to manage multiple tasks.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, and ability to learn computer operating systems.
  • Good customer relations skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Dispatching, routing, logistics, and tanking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and communicate with customers regarding vessel and barge movements and truck loadings using VHF radio, computer, or phone.
  • Coordinate and assist with general fleeting operations.
  • Coordinate and communicate with internal and external stakeholders regarding personnel management for shore-based operations.
  • Apply knowledge of the facility Security Plan and control access to the facility.
  • Interface with regulatory bodies, including the USCG and DEQ.
  • Load and discharge liquid cargo to and from docks, vessels, trucks, and tote tanks safely and efficiently.
  • Connect and disconnect hoses, align and secure valves, and check engines and pumps before transfer operations.
  • Monitor cargo flow and mooring lines during transfer operations.
  • Offload trash and used oil filters from vessels.
  • Operate a forklift and hydraulic crane, and communicate via VHF radio.
  • Maintain equipment in good working order and maintain facility cleanliness.
  • Use hand tools, including wrenches, shovels, and scrub brushes.
  • Track inventory and complete and submit paperwork such as Declarations of Inspection, sales tickets, and daily reports in a timely manner.
  • Update job logs on an ongoing basis and troubleshoot problems.
  • Train and assess Dockman.
  • Work without supervision, use a computer, perform drills, handle emergencies, and conduct Job Safety Analyses.
  • Perform other duties as requested by the Director, Supervisor, or Executive Management.

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Vacation pay for eligible employees
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