Operator

Job Advert Summary

Bidvest Tank Terminals has an opportunity for an Operator. This opportunity exists within the Operations Department, based in Isando, reporting to the Operations Supervisor. The candidate must meet the following minimum criteria.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent (Maths and Science preferred)
• 1 to 2 years operations experience
• Code 08 Drivers licence preferred

Duties and Responsibilities

Main purpose of the Job:

• The incumbent in this position will ensure that all operational activities are conducted in accordance with the Bidvest Tank Terminals standards, procedures, and work instructions, to ensure the safe, effective and efficient storage and handling of bulk liquids according to laid down customer quality specifications and requirements.

The successful candidate will engage in the following activities:

• Report unsafe acts and conditions
• Ensure compliance to OHS Act, SHEQ systems (ISO 45001, ISO14001 & ISO9001)
• Ensure that all accidents/Incidents/ near misses/ observations are reported
• Co-ordinate and execute all site activities
• Perform gas testing
• Perform vessel entry inspection
• Perform and calculate stop dips and pumping rates
• Dip tanks daily/weekly/monthly
• Perform IBC drumming activities
• Direct and co-ordinate all vehicles’ movements
• Respond/Investigate to any high/low level alarms from the tank gauging system
• Conduct hose inspection and pressure testing
• Capture tank heating, chilling and nitrogen data
• Capture daily/weekly/monthly dips
• Able to work on a shift system
• Loading and offloading of tanker
• Tank transfers
• Stop dips including calculations
• Weigh in/out – Goods receipt note/Goods despatch note
• Tank washing

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Must be able to work well in teams
• Ability to work under pressure
• Eye for detail
• Numeracy Skills – High Level
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Computer Literate
• Microsoft Office proficient (Excel, Word etc.)