Job Description

Job Advert Summary

Bidvest Tank Terminals has an opportunity for a Hose Inspector. This opportunity exists within the Operations Department, based in Durban, reporting to the Washbay Controller. The successful candidate must meet the following minimum criteria:

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 with Maths, Science and with proficiency in English

Minimum of 2 years' experience in the petrochemical industry

Duties and Responsibilities

Manage the condition of flexible hoses and shipping equipment on sites for the safe use thereof Keep up dated records of hose and equipment inspections of external audit requirements Investigate and report on failed hoses and equipment' Plan and co-ordinate hose and equipment inspection with sites and maintenance planner Maintain tools for pressure testing, inspecting and identifying hoses and equipment and record keeping. Inspect hoses and equipment and approve or reject faulty hoses and equipment Replace faulty hoses and equipment as required with Operations Managers approval Obtain a Works Order from the Maintenance Planner on which sites hoses, and equipment require inspection Co-ordinate and plan with site, to make the hoses and equipment available and safe for inspection Pressure Test and inspect hoses and equipment on site as per required hose and equipment specifications Confirm or reject hoses and requirement as 1) "Fit for use" or 2) "Not fit for use" Update hose and equipment records and hand over to the Operations Administrator Investigate and report on failed hoses and equipment in use with 48 hours of the incident Destroy and discard of hoses and equipment not fit for use and record in records Report failed hoses and equipment to Managers and inform relevant parties to replace the hoses Fit identification tags on new hoses and equipment and confirm new hoses and equipment are fit for use Keep comprehensive and update record of all site hoses and equipment for auditing purposes. Any other responsibilities that is in the interest of the Company as is legal and lawful
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COMPETENCIES:

(Knowledge, skills, and abilities)

Computer literate Ability follow and comply with procedures Basic hand tools skills Report writing Ability to work and communicate well with others Physically fit * Ability to read, understand and communicate in English