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Req. Number

003-4311

Job Description

**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.

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.

Administrative Skills

+ Requires typing and keyboard skills. Familiarity with office equipment, filing of reports and forms.

Environment and Working Conditions

+ Candidate must be able to work for extended periods of time. Regular and predictable attendance is a requirement.

Physical/Mental Demands

+ While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit/stand; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; talk and hear.

+ The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

+ Ability to move between buildings, ascend/descend stairs and go outdoors in all kinds of weather.

+ Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

+ Must be able to fly in a fixed-wing aircraft

Minimum Qualifications

+ 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.

How to Apply

Ready to set sail with Foss? Submit your application via our careers page. If you need any assistance, please reach out to [email protected]. We look forward to welcoming you aboard.

Drug Free Workplace

Foss Maritime Company LLC is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Foss Maritime Company LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Compensation

Pay for this position will vary based on experience