Plant Operator at Bidvest Tank Terminals

Job Advert Summary    

• BTT is currently recruiting for four Plant Operators to join our Richards Bay Operations Team.
• The Main Purpose of the job is ensure safe and efficient bulk storage operations on a shift basis and to ensure effective plant operation including offloading and loading of rail tankers, road tankers and vessels

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric with Mathematics and Science
• One-year experience in plant operations in a chemical industry is preferred
• 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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required:

• Knowledge of BTT Richards Bay Emergency Procedures
• Knowledge of OSH act and ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001
• Fire Training programme
• Operational plant training
• Basic knowledge of the Quayside operations
• Basic understanding of the Rail & Road operations
• Knowledge of all relevant systems, including SAP, Fuelfacs, SCADA, IMS
• Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and a sense of urgency
• Ability to work independently

Deadline:15th September,2026