Operator

This role is based at Durban Tank Terminals and reports to the Team Leader. 

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Performs specified tasks to support the service delivery and operational objectives are maintained in view of loading and discharging Road Trucks/ships and associated supporting processes/ activities and or tasks.
• Controls the transfer between terminal/shore tanks.
• Connects standard operating procedures and visually checks operating conditions of piping and supporting equipment in view of loading/discharging activities, prior to activating, reporting deviations to the Superior.
• Checks and records numerical readings from metering devices indicating flow, levels and/ or in/outputs (tank gauging).
• Ensures due diligence process when performing procedural processes in view of shore tank reading/manual dipping and ensuing temperature readings and associated recording thereof.
• Ensures that the vessel/ship is fully rigged and supervised during discharge or loading.
• Opens and closes valves to specific limits to control levels and regulate flow from/to storage shore tanks.
• Conducts visual inspections to establish functionality levels of systems and components and/or communicating and clarifying instructions or requirements with immediate superior. 
• Assists with cleaning/maintaining operating units/equipment and attends to general housekeeping of the terminal facilities
• Ensures housekeeping standards are observed supporting optimum functionality and minimising unnecessary downtime.
• Reports, verbally, requirements, deviations, incidents and security breaches to the immediate superior.
• Submits documentation in due time.
• Ensures loading instruction accompanies the driver collecting or delivering a load.
• Executes all SHEQ related functions/tasks
• Responsible for any other reasonable activities/tasks that may arise

Essential: 

• Matric (Grade 12)

Preferable:

• 2 years experience in Liquid Bulk Storage and handling or manufacturing environment
• National Diploma in Chem Engineering

Other Attributes:

• Trustworthy, reliable & energetic.
• Must be able to work on heights
• Communicate clearly & accurately (written and spoken) in English.
• Comprehend relevant policy & procedures.
• Able to operate in teams.
• Capable and willing to learn and advance operational and lean systems knowledge and skills.
• Good interaction with specialist resources & management (internal & external).

 CLOSING DATE: 13 October 2026