Depot Technician at BP International

Key Responsibilities

• To carry out effective and efficient maintenance that is time and cost effective by performing all day-to-day equipment service activities (pumps, meters, pipelines, tanks, generators, loading gantries-rail/road, valves).
• Preventative maintenance of the above equipment. Ensure that the equipment is in good condition and fit for service.
• Provide first line diagnosis of the equipment, including automated gantry control equipment and electrical/mechanical equipment.•Provide support to the Depot Engineering and Operations personnel in terms of on-site contractor management/supervision.
• Attend to leaks and general housekeeping of the Depot/Installation.
• Where appropriate, logging of maintenance calls for issues that are handled by third party service providers. Assist the Facility Engineer and Maintenance Engineer in the management/supervision of the third-party service providers working at the Depot and report any violations in terms of HSSE and the Integrity Management standard.
• Pro-active and timeous reporting of the depot/terminals’ operational status to the Facility Engineer.
• Take accountability for the management of the applicable tools and working area, inclusive of basic spares.
• Assist in providing spares-holding feedback to the Facility Engineer and Maintenance Engineer.
• Ensure alignment with depot operations staff in delivery of the Customer Offer.
• Other tasks that may be assigned by the Facility Engineer ​

Educational background

• Must be a qualified Fitter and Turner - with emphasis on maintenance

Experience

• 5 years extensive and demonstrable experience as a Fitter/Technician and exposure to HSSE and Quality Control is required.
• Be prepared to work awkward hours and be on standby.
• Previous oil and gas industry experience will be advantageous (experience of working in hazardous areas)
• The position requires a self-starter and effective time management.
• No fear of working at heights
• Basic Electrical and Instrumentation knowledge
• Must have drivers licence (code 8 minimum)