Plant Assistant IVT

-; Kareeberg Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in South Africa seeks a Depot Operator to ensure smooth operations and compliance with safety regulations at the terminal. The role requires a Grade 12 qualification and at least a year of experience in a petrochemical or industrial setting. Key responsibilities include loading and offloading products, conducting inspections, and contributing to the training of new staff. This position embraces diversity and offers equal opportunities for all applicants.

Benefits

Diversity and growth opportunities

Equal opportunity employment

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year experience in the petrochemical or industrial environment.
• Understanding of logistics and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to engage in training and development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure loading/offloading of products meets service levels.
• Conduct regular inspections for compliance.
• Activate contingency plans during operational crises.
• Train operations trainees and others on the job.
• Perform minor maintenance and ensure good housekeeping.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Context & Environment

• Technical: strained storage capacity with no buffer stock along the supply chain;
• Legal: historical practice of hospitality and product exchange agreements, with lack of controls among the industry players; outsourced fuel transport
• Social: BBBEE requirements, Stakeholder management
• Monthly price change results in fluctuating demand.

Activities

To ensure the operation of the depot are done within the framework of relevant legislation and regulations governing the industry thus ensuring high customer service levels with the aim of contributing to the effective management and efficient operation of the terminal.

Key results

• Ensure the loading and offloading of all products in the plant to ensure: The right product, in the right time, at the right quantity against set service levels and transport KPI's to meet customer requirements and improve the efficiency and optimisation of the transport.
• Participate in the investigation of incident/accidents and perform regular gantry inspections for non-compliance by drivers to work instruction, housekeeping and vehicle operating requirements to ensure a reduction in incidents and compliance to transport legislation.
• Ensure the drain-back of product is done according to the procedures and ensure completeness of documentation.
• Ensure operational crises and problems are minimized by activating contingency plans and advising all affected parties so as to avoid any/minimal disruption of the operational activity in the plant.
• Assist with the practical training of operations trainees and employees from other depots through on-the-job training and rotation within the plant that will result in meeting the objective of the training programme.
• Conduct minor maintenance and good housekeeping with guidance from Supervisors.
• Perform any other duties as reasonably requested by the Terminal Supervisor or Manager.

HSEQ

• Compliance with all HSE Policies, Rules, guidelines and legal requirements with area of responsibility
• Promotion of safe working environment and positively contributing to the company's HSE KPI's and risk reduction strategies
• Legal HSE competency requirements are enforced within area of responsibility

Legal

• Comply to OHS-ACT Section 8.2i b (legal compliance to national, environmental and local laws) appointment.
• Ensure compliance to NERSA licence conditions.

Governance

To ensure effective risk management and internal control, including asset management, for area of responsibility.

Candidate Profile

Grade 12 with a minimum 1-year experience in petrochemical, production, and warehousing or industrial environment.

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.

Apply

• Facebook
• Email
• X
• LinkedIn

TotalEnergies is an equal opportunity employer and all applicants that meet the specified criteria will receive consideration for employment without discriminating unfairly on any arbitrary ground, including but not limited to race, gender, sex, ethnic or social origin, colour, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious conscience belief, political opinion, culture, language, marital status, or family responsibility.