Our client, a key player in the upstream Oil and Gas sector, is looking to recruit a Terminal Operator, who will be responsible for overseeing product transfer operations within the terminal and jetty. He will supervise all activities at the terminal and jetty ensuring that all practices are carried out within the company’s protocol.

• Ensure that terminals are cleaned and maintained and there is adherence to all safety standards
• Storage handling
• Operation of equipments such as cranes, forklifts etc.
• Receive cargo and ensure timely sampling, loading and unloading of cargo
• Use a variety of equipment such as bulldozers and forklifts to ensure proper lifting, transporting and storing products
• Monitor loading and unloading of products and advise shift supervisors about safe operations
• Ensure that terminal staff is aware of safety practices and protocols and that they follow them religiously
• Align and set up tanks, pumps and pipelines for product transfer purposes
• Ensure that effective coordination prevails between terminal services and barges, railcars and tank trucks
• Assume responsibility of maintenance and repair of terminal loading racks and equipment
• Maintain knowledge of industry terminal regulations and ensure that procedures are performed in accord with them
• Create and maintain effective relationships with all members of the terminal
• Respond to emergencies related to terminal, pipeline, rail or marine related issues
• Oversee computer inventory control systems and pipeline product movements
• Maintain familiarity with terminal operations and act as a backup to lead terminal operators
• Handle tank gauging activities and troubleshoot faulty terminal processes
• Document product quality assurance information by using a series of analytic testing equipment
• Handle stock balancing and reporting activities
• Indulge in hardware and software purchasing activities and ensure that housekeeping activities around the terminal are in good order

• Physical dexterity and flexibility
• 10 years upstream experience
• A technical degree