Job Description

Purpose of Position

The Operator will undertake product movements on site to ensure efficient and safe 'arrival to departure' process as per policies, standards and procedures. This will contribute to Lesedi Terminalxe2x80x99s goal of being the leading tank terminal operator by handling all products with care and excellent service to our Customers.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Maintains good housekeeping and cleanliness during each movement (check before leaving) and by cleaning work areas on a daily basis.
• Loads, lifts and transports drums and other heavy equipment by use of forklift as is safe and per instructions
• Complies with all safety rules and regulations at all times, conducting a Last Minute Risk Assessment prior to each task ensuring the area and task is safe to proceed. Adhering to ISO procedures when carrying out operational activities.
• Ensure the correct use and maintenance of personal protective equipment at all times, reporting any defects to Shift Leader. Ensure utilize PPE in accordance with instructions, manufacturers guidance.
• Reports faulty equipment or any deviation from normal working practices (unsafe acts or conditions) to Shift leader. Follow up to ensure suitable addressed.
• Reports incidents, near misses, improvements with procedures or infrastructure to Supervisor / Shift Leader.
• Operates fire equipment on site in accordance with the emergency plan and the instruction of the incident commander and if safe to do so.
• Ensure and maintain clear communication by radio at all times (English communication).
• Perform routine execution of the road and transfer pipeline operations under the guidance of the Shift Leader, all activities are performed as per procedures and work instructions, and only if trained and signed competent for the task.
• Learns to perform nonstandard activities under the guidance of Shift leader.
• Will be required to work shifts.

Qualifications & Experience Required

Qualifications Required:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Completed Chemical Operations NQF2 will be advantageous
• N6 Engineering qualification e.g. N6 in Mechanical Engineering / Chemical Engineering
• or the equivalent of a NQF level 5 in Operations Management (or currently studying towards)

Experience Required:

• 1-2 Years relevant experience in Chemical Operations
• 2 or more years in a Petrochemical environment
• Proven experience/knowledge of operational support systems and SHEQ is necessary and will link to industry experience

Skills, Knowledge & Competencies Required

Skills Required:

• Working across functions
• good communication skills
• Planning and systematic approach
• Results oriented
• Strong problem solving ability
• Driverxe2x80x99s license (or working towards)
• Planning & Organising

Knowledge Required:

• Site operations, standards and procedures
• Safety, Health, Environmental Policies & Principles
• Hazard Identification and risk assessment
• First Aid
• Gas Monitoring Training
• Hazardous Chemical Handling
• Confined space training
• LOTO, DSCE, Vopak standards
• Working with various computer systems including OCS, Office, Enablon, MyPulse, google drive.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Ownership and results oriented
• Team work
• Problem solver

Alignment with Vopak Values, which are:

• Care for Safety, Health, Environment
• Integrity
• Team Spirit
• Commitment
• Agility

Are you the Operato that we are looking for?

Then apply via the xe2x80x98applyxe2x80x99 button. For more information about the vacancy and/or the recruitment process, please contact the recruiter via the below contact details.

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