Job Description

Job Advert Summary

BTT is currently recruiting for a Plant Operator 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



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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required:

Knowledge of BTT Richards Bay Emergency Procedures



Knowledge of OSHact 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