Logistics Specialist for Water Truck Terminal |
| Jun. 04, 2009 - Aug. 07, 2009 |
| Location: | Vernal, UT |
| Salary Range: | Competitive Wage DOE |
| Benefits: | Family Health & Dental, 401k, Bonus Program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays and Vacation and MORE |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Department: | Other |
| Description: | Since 1946, Savage has sought to provide their people with opportunity and growth. The success of the employees is just as important as the success of the business. That's why, if you work for Savage, you'll see why we're different than other companies. You'll be a part of the Savage family, be a part of something great and do things you never thought were possible.
Major Objective:
Logistics Specialist will manage the movement of trucks based on collected and analyzed data for Savage Water Trucks and Sub-Contracted Water Trucks servicing customers in the Uintah Basin oil fields; ensuring the work is done efficiently and utilizes our equipment and personnel resources.
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| Duties: | Supporting Objective(s):
- Analyze data to create a dispatch that utilizes equipment and personnel availability and efficiently meets the customer’s needs and Savage’s contractual obligations
- Utilize GPS, data collection devices, and customer communication to make up-to-the-minute decisions on changing conditions and customer needs
- Strategize the movement of trucks such that the chain of events a driver faces through the day is efficient, utilizes their position and is logical
- Build a strong rapport with Savage Drivers and communicate with them such that their objective is clearly known and able to be met
- Dispatch sub-contracted trucking companies as needed
- Fulfill other duties assigned by Savage Managers in order to meet necessary business objectives and contractual obligations
Team and People Issues:
The Logistics Specialist will report directly to the Manager of Business Operations and Logistics. They will also interact with other Vernal and Salt Lake based managers, as well as operational employees on a regular basis. As the face of the operation, the Logistics Specialist will be in constant communication with Savage’s Customer. As such, strong communication and interpersonal relationship skills are essential.
Physical and Environmental Issues:
The Logistics Specialist will typically work in an office environment but will participate in truck ride-a-longs and visit pickup and drop off points. Travel by car and airplane will be a function of this position on an occasional basis. They must be physically able to handle supplies weighing upwards of 50 lbs and sit for extended periods of time.
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| Qualifications: | Skills and Abilities:
- Strong computer skills will be necessary, any experience with dispatch related software is also a plus
- The ability to think like a chess player; someone who understand how moving one piece (a truck) will affect the rest of the pieces
- A problem solver, has the ability to think outside of the box and can grasp the big picture in a chain of events
- Oil and Gas Field experience is a big plus, particulalry in truck dispatching or transportation
- Demonstrated ability to maintain good relationships with customers and coworkers
- Willing and able to travel to the oil wells to gain understanding of the operation, routes and procedures
- Excellent and proven method of staying organized
- Written and verbal communication skills are essential to the success of the position; including proper telephone etiquette
- Ability to work in and foster a professional team environment
Attributes/Critical Behaviors:
- Passion, drive and a sense of urgency
- Demonstrate initiative in an ambiguous environment
- Natural ability to forge strong and positive relationships with others
- A friendly, open and professional attitude
- Honest and understands confidentiality
- Reliable and dependable
- Willingness to complete all assigned tasks, from basic data entry to extensive program development
To Apply please fill out the online application |
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