Plant Operator

Bidvest Tank Terminals · Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal

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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

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