Plant Operator at Bidvest Tank Terminals

Minimum Requirements

• Matric with Mathematics and Science
• One-year experience in plant operations in a chemical industry is preferred
• Must be passed out in at least one operational plant
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Must be computer literate: basic computer skills

Duties and Responsibilities

• Load and offload rail tankers, in accordance with company safe operating procedures and work instructions
• Load and offload road tankers in accordance with company safe operating procedures and work instructions
• Load and offload vessels in accordance with company safe operating procedures and work instructions
• Connect and disconnect pipe systems for safe-making relevant equipment
• Connect and disconnect pipe systems for the purpose of pigging the pipelines
• Ensure correct line up of tanks for offloading/loading of rail tankers, road tankers and ships
• Commission equipment after maintenance work has been completed according to procedure and work instructions
• Conduct accurate tank dipping in accordance with procedure, record and report all dips to the Supervisor
• Complete all daily plant logbooks/check lists and report all deviations
• Accompany and assist contractors when they enter the operational
• Participate in emergency response/firefighting activities
• Conduct weekly deluge testing