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Overview Facilitate the communication of information between vessel and shoreside personnel including transmission of orders, gathering of traffic, coordination of dockside activities and notification of incidents. Responsibilities * Coordinate with Houston dispatch, Sales, Customers, and, all vessel & barge movements within Bolivar, Texas City, Freeport, Beaumont, Port Arthur. * Communicate with vessels via VHF radio and Oasis computer program, enter trip information and orders as well as all fleeting ( Kirby and 3rd Party) into Oasis program to insure trip related requirements are met. * Contact Vessel or Barge M&R to coordinate repairs. * Coordinate & assist and general fleeting operations. * Maintain communications with Kirby Traffic in the coordination of trip details and the possible assignment of horsepower. * Coordinate all barge movements in/out of Kirby fleet while keeping daily logs and assigning daily fleet inspections. * Knowledge of Facility Security Plan and control all person(s) entering and leaving the gated Facility. * Participate in required security drills and exercises. * Perform required screening & documentation pending current MARSEC level. Qualifications * Organized, detail-oriented and accurate. * Self-motivated and multi-task oriented. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to operate standard office equipment, personal computer, calculator and VHF radio. Education: * High School Diploma or GED; some college work preferred. Experience: * Minimum 1 year dispatch experience or towing industry experience; will consider college degree in place of experience. Working Conditions: * Work a 12-hour daily shift (7days on, 7days off) with alternating dispatchers to provide 24-hour continuous dispatch coverage. * Must be able to work in an open and busy environment and handle a fluctuating workload and intermittent high-stress. * Capable of walking approx. 1 mile. * Must be able to adapt to changing weather conditions and not afraid of working around water.