Plant Operator
Bidvest Tank Terminals · Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal
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- 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