Night Vessel Dispatcher

Blessey Marine•Channelview, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Night Vessel Dispatcher works 7 days on and 7 days off from 5:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Coordinates all logistical aspects and vendor services for every vessel job assigned.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write and speak clearly in the English language.
High School diploma or GED required.
Proficiency in or knowledge of a variety of computer software applications, including but not limited to Excel and Microsoft Word software.
High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
Knowledge of office administration procedures.
Ability to operate most standard office equipment.
Attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
Proficient spelling, grammar, and written communication skills.
Excellent telephone and oral communication skills.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Must be able to work a 7 day on and 7 day off schedule from 5:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Employee and/or applicant must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History check and possess and maintain a current valid driver's license in their state of residence.

Nice To Haves

College degree in Transportation, Logistics, Business or similar field preferred.
Two (2) or more years of Marine Transportation experience preferred.
Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of Marine Transportation administration.

Responsibilities

Review vessel logs for accuracy assuring all required vessel trip events are correctly entered.
Track each barge assigned daily, gather relevant information, and report the status of dock orders, dock schedules, loadings, discharges, cleanings and repairs to Marketing; including estimated start and completion times, following up on status to assure estimated times are met and communicating changes in status and schedules promptly.
Coordinate vessel utilization, routing and turns with Operations, Maintenance, Personnel, Sales, and all other departments as necessary including the confirmation of orders to vessels.
Communicate vessel positions, E.T.A.’s, orders and docking schedules with loading and discharge facilities.
Review and distribute orders and order changes from Marketing to vessels.
Arrange and coordinate with approved vendors outside tankering services for loading and discharging barges as necessary.
Arrange and coordinate barge tank preparations (stripping of previous cargo and/or cargo tank cleaning) as directed prior to loading.
Arrange and coordinate third-party shifting, fleeting, towing, and tug assists as necessary.
Receive and communicate with all appropriate departments and vessels operational information, including vessel delays, changes in orders, dock scheduling, cargoes or quantities of cargoes, Initial Reports of Incident, boat and barge maintenance issues and all other pertinent information 24 hours per day, seven days per week, working on a shift basis.
Employ problem solving skills and methods in resolving operational issues.
Prepare, communicate, and receive accurate “pass-down” of orders and issues when assuming, and ending shifts, including, but not limited to, pending orders, barge cleaning and repair status, docks that need to be called, etc. to ensure on-coming shift personnel can seamlessly continue to manage vessel dispatch operations.
Manage fleet and warehouse operations throughout the night utilizing established policies and procedures.
Prepare and distribute daily administrative reports.