Marine Dispatcher

Consolidated Grain and Barge•LaPlace, LA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Cooper Consolidated is a balanced, asset-based provider of midstream stevedoring, barge, marine, and logistics services. With operations based along the lower Mississippi River between Southwest Pass and Baton Rouge, we provide cargo handling and movements throughout the U.S. inland waterway system. Our expert team ensures your important cargo is safely transported from origin to destination while making the experience as easy and worry-free as possible. At Cooper Consolidated, our goal is to be the leader in the cargo handling industry. The key to this rests squarely with our people, and the backbone of how our people operate is our unique culture. The CC Way - 28 principles of our high-performing culture - describes the values, behaviors, and practices that are the foundation of this culture. It's what makes us a leader in our industry. Do you have experience with dispatching marine transportation? Do you enjoy working a night time 7 on and 7 off schedule? If so, this could be a great opportunity for you!

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in general studies or equivalent experience and training.
None (experience required).
Proficiency in computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
Good phone etiquette skills.
High attention to detail, strong organizational, logistical, and analytical skills.
Ability to use logical thought process to interpret various situations and requests to troubleshoot and solve problems.
Ability to make independent decisions that affect both company and customer.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to work successfully both autonomously and within a team environment.
Acutely aware of surroundings with ability to quickly adjust to a signal or change in environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior dispatch experience and/or related industry experience.

Responsibilities

Scheduling, ensuring security, and dispatching inland tug boats moving barges.
Establishing priorities.
Securing equipment and resources applicable to work order.
Maintaining records and processing paperwork.
Providing various reports.
Consistent communication with all staff and tugboat personnel.
Dispatching staff in response to incidents and emergency requests from vessels.
Ensuring daily dispatch logs are kept current and all information is up-to-date; information utilized with customer billing.
Evaluating situations and taking action independently to solve problems.
Working closely with internal operations to develop logistics solutions for customers.
Working to keep fleet security a priority.
Coordinating dock breakdowns and set up with shipyard.
Coordinating efficient movement of barges in and out of fleets.
Coordinating logistics of tow building with the arrival of line boats.
Coordinating boat tows to and from destinations for maximum efficiency.
Coordinating barge schedules with shipyards and customers.
Assisting management with fleet operations.
Following all company policies and procedures as it relates to operational difficulties.
Other duties as assigned.