Night Vessel Dispatcher

JOB TITLE: Night Vessel Dispatcher

DEPARTMENT: Logistics

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

NightVessel Dispatcher works 7 days on and 7 days off from 5:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Coordinates all logistical aspects and vendorservices for every vessel job assigned by performing the following duties:

SUPERVISION:

Reportsto : Vice President ofLogistics

Supervises: This position has nosupervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIALJOB FUNCTIONS:

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to read write and speak clearly in the English language.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• 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.
• 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.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Abilityto read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professionaljournals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports businesscorrespondence and procedure to effectively present information and respond to questions fromgroups of managers clients customers and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Abilityto apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions topractical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Abilityto define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions inmathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concretevariables.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Thephysical demands described here are representative of those that must be met byan employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions.

Whileperforming the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to stand;walk; sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms andtalk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoopkneel crouch or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally liftand/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this jobinclude close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depthperception and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Thework environment characteristics described here are representative of those anemployee encounters while performing the essential functions of this accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions.

Whileperforming the duties of this Job the employee is occasionally exposed to wetand/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; risk of electrical shock andrisk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Thisposition requires driving a vehicle as necessary for errands and businessrelated meetings. Employee and/or applicant must successfully complete a MotorVehicle History check and possess and maintain a current valid drivers licensein their state of residence. Minimum (one 1 week night shift to be performed inthe Houston office each year required plus other minimum travel possible fromtime to time as necessary).

In the event ofan impending storm essential personnel must be able to evacuate to adesignated off site location at the direction of the Company.

Blessey Marine Services Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace