Contract Operator | Alrode (4 months)

Contract End Date - 31/12/2026

Job description (but not limited to):

• Safe receipt, storage, and handling of petroleum products
• Operating pumps, valves , meters and pipeline system
• Truck gantry loading and unloading operations
• Decanting of Additives into storage tanks
• Product transfer between storage tanks
• Monitor tank levels, line pressures, temperatures and product quality
• Conduct routine plant inspections and equipment checks.
• Perform first line troubleshooting on operations equipment .
• Submit work orders for defective equipment .
• Sampling petroleum products for quality assurance
• Executing isolation, Lock-Out/Tag-Out (Loto) and permit to work requirements
• Responding to spills ,alarms and emergency situations
• Completing operational logs , shift handovers.
• Supporting maintenance activities through plant preparations and equipment isolations
• Maintaining housekeeping standards in accordance with 5S principles
• Ensuring compliance standards , SHEQ, Major Hazardous Installations requirements and Astron Energy operating procedures .
• Participate in emergency response and fire fighting drills
• Perform Loss Prevention Observations
• Participate in daily operational shift meetings , safety standdowns and Loss Prevention monthly safety meeting

Work Experience:

• Education: National diploma: Chemical, Mechanical/Industrial, Electrical (NQF Level 6) or Trade Test (Fitting and Turning, Millwright, Mechanical Fitter (NQF 6)
• Experience: 3+ years in oil/gas , Minning , FMCG in continuous or batch operations environment .
• First Aid, Firefighting/Fire Warden training, Confined Space Rescue, Working at Heights
• Equipment licenses: Forklift, Valid driving license C-8
• Ability to work shifts

Knowledge and skills:

• Ability to manage internal and external relationships
• Competent on computers in programs such as Microsoft Office or similar system knowledge
• Experience and knowledge of Terminal tank and loading rack operations including product receipts.
• Work with Teams/as a Team player: Critical
• Work at heights & physical ability - Work at heights essential for the job requirement
• Understanding SHEQ: Critical
• Understanding Terminal complexity: Critical