Bidvest Tank Terminals is seeking qualified and interested candidates to apply for the role of Plant Operator, located in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.
Position: Plant Operator
Reference Number: BTT250210-1
Job Type: Permanent
Business Unit: Richards Bay
Department: Operations
Reporting To: Plant Supervisor
Number of Positions: 8
Location: Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal
Minimum Education Level: Grade 12 | National Certificate
Job Category: Other
Closing Date: 17 February 2025
Job Advert Summary
BTT is currently recruiting for eight (8) Plant Operators to join the Richards Bay Operations Team, to ensure safe and efficient bulk storage operations on a shift basis and effective plant operation.
Minimum Requirements
• Matric with Mathematics and Science
• 2 – 3 years’ experience in chemical plant operations
• 2 years warehousing/tank farm experience
• Chemical Operations/related post-matric qualification advantageous.
Duties and Responsibilities
Job Specification:
• Connecting and disconnecting of loading arms or flexible hoses for safe operations.
• Monitor and operate plant equipment efficiently
• Pre and post inspection of road and rail tankers as per check list
• Preparation and monitoring of all required vessel discharge/ offloading activities according to the safe operating procedures.
• Maintain tank lockout and line up processes to ensure preservation of product
• Dipping of product tanks daily and monitoring of stock levels.
• Daily monitoring of fuel additive and vapour recovery systems to ensure optimal operation.
• Daily monitoring of fuel levels for Diesel engine and required inspections.
• Safe-making relevant equipment for maintenance or project work.
• Operating hand tools for conducting operations activities where necessary
• Complete all daily plant inspections/ logbooks/check lists and report all deviations to superior.
• Complete all daily and weekly safety check lists and report all deviations to your superior.
• Participate in emergency response/firefighting activities in all plants.
• Conduct weekly deluge testing in all plants as per procedure.
• Maintaining slops and waste management according to slopping and waste management procedures
• Maintain good housekeeping standard in all plants
• Comply with all written safe work procedures
• Carry out standby duties when required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required:
• Must be a fast learner and trainable.
• Ability to fluently communicate in English.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and a sense of urgency.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001/45001 advantageous
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.
Closing Date: !7 February 2025
How To Apply
Apply Here: Plant Operator X8 Posts