Gantry Operator

Bp Plc; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading petroleum company in Cape Town is looking for a Gantry Operator to efficiently operate loading and unloading equipment for petroleum products. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with safety protocols and operational practices. Responsibilities include identifying hazards, making cost-conscious decisions, and supporting maintenance tasks. BP Southern Africa offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development, alongside flexible working options.

Benefits

Life and health insurance

Medical care package

Learning and development opportunities

Open and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating gantry equipment in a petroleum or chemical terminal environment.
• Strong adherence to operational procedures and practices.
• Exemplary Safety Leadership skills and a proactive approach to safety.
• Ability to make Cost‑conscious decisions in an operational setting.
• Basic knowledge of maintenance practices for industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate gantry loading / unloading equipment for petroleum products.
• Execute Control of Work protocols for safe operations.
• Perform routine checks and minor troubleshooting of gantry equipment.
• Identify hazards and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support Turnaround activities during transitions.

Skills

Gantry equipment operation

Risk Management

Safety Leadership

Cost-conscious decision-making

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Job Summary

As a Gantry Operator at BP Southern Africa, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of gantry equipment to load and unload petroleum products, ensuring adherence to all safety protocols and operational procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate gantry loading / unloading equipment for various petroleum products according to established procedures and safety guidelines.
• Execute Control of Work protocols diligently, including permit-to-work systems, to ensure all operations are conducted safely.
• Apply Cost‑conscious decision‑making to minimize waste and optimize operational efficiency during loading and unloading processes.
• Perform basic Maintenance general tasks, including routine checks and minor troubleshooting of gantry equipment, and report any significant faults or defects.
• Adhere strictly to all company Procedures and practices related to gantry operations, product handling, and safety regulations.
• Contribute to the overall Reliability general of terminal operations by ensuring equipment is operated correctly and maintained effectively.
• Identify and assess potential hazards, implementing appropriate mitigation strategies as part of comprehensive Risk Management.
• Demonstrate strong Safety Leadership by promoting a safety‑first culture among colleagues and actively participating in safety initiatives.
• Support Turnaround general activities by assisting with preparation, execution, and post‑turnaround tasks as required, ensuring smooth and efficient transitions.

Job Qualifications

• Proven experience operating gantry equipment in a petroleum or chemical terminal environment.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of Control of Work principles.
• Ability to make Cost‑conscious decisions in an operational setting.
• Basic knowledge of Maintenance general practices for industrial equipment.
• Strong adherence to operational Procedures and practices.
• Commitment to ensuring operational Reliability general.
• Proficiency in Risk Management techniques and hazard identification.
• Exemplary Safety Leadership skills and a proactive approach to safety.
• Familiarity with Turnaround general processes is desirable.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

At BP we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work‑life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others. We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. There are many aspects of our employees' lives that are significant, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and others benefits. Reinvent your career as you help our business meet the challenges of the future.

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role.

Relocation Assistance

Relocation may be negotiable for this role.

Remote Type

This position is a hybrid of office / remote working.

Legal Disclaimer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity / neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment / accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment / accommodation related to the recruitment process, please . If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre‑placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.

About BP

Production & Operations This is the place to truly drive change. Our people develop hydrocarbon resources, deliver projects, operate refineries as well as oil and gas production assets. Join us and make a difference by: • making our production and operations safer and more standardised • driving quicker reduction of our carbon emissions • growing cash returns and delivering improved reliability and optimisation • maximising efficiency through sharing resources • accelerating the digital transformation of our operating assets • developing our people faster, leveraging the scale of P&O • building greater integration and collaboration in service of our purpose