Red Dog Seasonal Dispatcher

Foss Maritime Company • Tacoma, WA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

June 25 - Early November: In Red Dog, Alaska as Night Dispatch. Responsible for receiving, recording, and disseminating information while assisting the Red Dog Operations office, shore-side. The Night Dispatcher works one (1) 12-hour shift per day and reports to the Project Manager.
Essential Functions:

Operate the VHF radio and communicate with attending Foss Tugs, Lighterage Barges, Teck ship loader personnel, and vessels to be loaded.
Maintain proper log listing chronology of events and times, cargo quantities, and weather conditions.
Will call out lighterage barge load and discharge crews before their respective operations are forecast to begin.
Survey and log weather observations every four hours or more often if conditions dictate.
Accurately relay all pertinent information to the Project Manager or Port Captain of conditions requiring firsthand attention, regardless or the hour or circumstance on a timely basis.
Participation in the Lead Compliance Program with respect to monthly blood testing, fitting and proper utilization of respiratory protection (if work entails exposure to ore concentrate).
Other duties assigned as specified by the Project Manager.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent is required.
• Must possess or be willing to get a valid TWIC card.
• Computer Literate, ability to operate Excel, Word software.
• Proficient typing and keyboard skills
• Familiarity with office equipment: Phone systems, Computer, Copier, Fax machine.
• Must possess strong written and oral communicative skills.

Responsibilities

• Adherence to work rules and safety issues as given in the Foss Employee Handbook.
• Compliance with Foss Drug and Alcohol Policy, and company Standard Operating Procedures.
• Strick adherence to Foss office policies and instruction from the Project Manager.

What This Job Offers

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