Senior Tanker Driver

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Job summary

Bapco Energies in Bahrain seeks a ROUTE & DRIVER OPERATIONS supervisor to ensure safe tanker delivery and route planning. You will direct tanker drivers, inspect vehicles, and track routes with a focus on safety and efficiency.

You will train drivers, evaluate site accessibility, and coordinate with Operations during site activations, while maintaining thorough documentation and improving procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience driving heavy vehicles (articulated preferred).
• High school diploma or higher.
• Valid driver’s license; HV exceeding 3000kg; trailer/semi-trailer; tanker truck.
• Experience with hazardous materials and petroleum product loading/unloading.

Responsibilities

• Plan and assess tanker routes for safe, efficient access.
• Evaluate site accessibility, entry/exit, turning radius, loading areas.
• Assist in training drivers on safe tanker operations and procedures.
• Provide field support during site activations or route changes.
• Prepare reports on route evaluations and driver performance.

Skills

Route planning

Driver training

Documentation

Field support

Safety awareness

10+ years heavy vehicle exp

Valid driver's license

HV >3000kg

Trailer & Semi-Trailer

Tanker truck

Trailer tanker

Hazardous materials handling

Petroleum product loading/unloading

Education

High School or Higher

10+ years heavy vehicle driving

Job description

Industry Automotive Cleaning and Detailing

Ensure the efficient and safe delivery of petroleum products to customers by providing clear directions to tanker drivers and overseeing the inspection of vehicles. This includes allocating and distributing delivery notes, instructing drivers on loading and overall driving procedures, and assisting the Shift Supervisor in tracking vehicles. The role is responsible for monitoring the loading and delivery process, ensuring proper allocation of delivery notes, and maintaining accountability for safe and efficient driving, delivery, and fuel discharging procedures by tanker drivers.

Job description

Ensure the efficient and safe delivery of petroleum products to customers by providing clear directions to tanker drivers and overseeing the inspection of vehicles. This includes allocating and distributing delivery notes, instructing drivers on loading and overall driving procedures, and assisting the Shift Supervisor in tracking vehicles. The role is responsible for monitoring the loading and delivery process, ensuring proper allocation of delivery notes, and maintaining accountability for safe and efficient driving, delivery, and fuel discharging procedures by tanker drivers.

Bapco Energies operates a portfolio spanning the entire energy value chain in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The portfolio includes wholly-owned subsidiaries and specialized operating companies. Together, these companies drive Bapco Energies' mission to power the next generation.

Responsibilities

Route Assessment and Planning

• Assess and validate tanker routes for new customer sites to ensure safe and efficient access.
• Identify potential risks such as road conditions, traffic constraints, height/weight restrictions, and environmental hazards.
• Recommend optimal routes and alternative access options where required.

Site Accessibility Evaluation

• Conduct on-site evaluations for new and redeveloped locations to determine tanker accessibility.
• Assess entry/exit points, turning radius, loading/unloading areas, and safety conditions.
• Provide documented feedback and recommendations for Operations prior to site approval.

Training and Development of Drivers

• Assist in training new drivers in safe tanker operations, route familiarization, and company procedures.
• Support ongoing competency assessment of existing drivers through on-the-job evaluation and feedback.
• Mentor drivers on safe driving practices, emergency response, and customer interaction standards.

Operational Support and Coordination

• Provide field support to Operations during new site activations or route changes.
• Assist in resolving on-site operational issues related to tanker access or delivery challenges.

Documentation and Reporting

• Prepare and submit reports on site assessments, route evaluations, and driver performance.
• Maintain accurate records of observations, recommendations, and completed assessments.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives through data-driven insights.

Qualifications

Minimum 10 Years’ experience in driving heavy vehicles preferably of articulated type.

High School or Higher

Driver with Valid License

• H.V Exceeding 3000KG
• Trailer & Semi-Trailer
• Tanker Truck
• Trailer Tanker

Handling Hazards Material

Familiar with the delivery, loading and unloading process of petroleum product