VTTI operates a network of bulk petroleum
Terminals in eleven countries across five continents. As a result of its
ongoing continued growth, VTTI has expanded its operations to Kenya.
VTTI Kenya is completing its state of the art Terminal in Mombasa and will soon be operational.
Applications are invited from qualified and experienced Kenyan citizens for the following positions at our state of the art Petroleum Terminal in Kipevu, Mombasa:
Field Operator
Location: VTTI, Kenya
Job Description
Physically performs operational activities, operating terminal facilities for the unloading and loading of marine vessels, product transfers by pipeline to the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) system, Internal tank to tank transfers, truck loading and operation of the tank farm.
Participates in maintenance activities as well as having a ‘hands on’ role in the Terminal Emergency Response Plan.
Organisational Position: Reports to the Shift Supervisor.
Result Areas
Operations work performance
Directly performs operational activities in accordance to Standard Operating Procedures to ensure efficient execution of terminal operations processes;
VTTI Kenya is completing its state of the art Terminal in Mombasa and will soon be operational.
Applications are invited from qualified and experienced Kenyan citizens for the following positions at our state of the art Petroleum Terminal in Kipevu, Mombasa:
Field Operator
Location: VTTI, Kenya
Job Description
Physically performs operational activities, operating terminal facilities for the unloading and loading of marine vessels, product transfers by pipeline to the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) system, Internal tank to tank transfers, truck loading and operation of the tank farm.
Participates in maintenance activities as well as having a ‘hands on’ role in the Terminal Emergency Response Plan.
Organisational Position: Reports to the Shift Supervisor.
Result Areas
Operations work performance
Directly performs operational activities in accordance to Standard Operating Procedures to ensure efficient execution of terminal operations processes;
- Checks
and prepares equipment for operation; High Level Alarms, Pumps, Vents
- Operates
pipeline and tank valves to correctly line up for intended operations,
start up or shut down.
- Performs
manual dipping of tanks to determine product quantities.
- Manually
obtains samples from tanks and pipelines.
- Performs
product quality control tests, temperature and density measurements.
- Performs
field measurements; gas testing, oxygen levels
- Applies
locks and seals to secure valves, nozzles, bypasses, hatches and other
designated control fixtures.
- Monitors
ongoing transfer operations through visual inspections in the field and
remotely through the Terminal Control System in the control room.
- Carries
out truck loading; operates the loading controls at the truck rack and
supervises the actual loading.
- Carries
out product return operations; performing required checks, connecting
hoses and discharging.
- Performs
tank farm maintenance activities such as tank water draw-off, bund water
drainage, inspection of pipelines, pumps, tanks and fixtures.
- Records
measurements determined in the field.
- Refers
to and fills out checklists for the operations carried out.
Environment Health and Safety (EHS) compliance
Carries out all operational activities in compliance with EHS requirements outlined in the standard operating procedures and the terminal safety policy;
Carries out all operational activities in compliance with EHS requirements outlined in the standard operating procedures and the terminal safety policy;
- Carries
out Safety Observations, participates in Safety Audits and Risk
Assessments to identify EHS deficiencies and contributes to corrective
solutions.
- Reports
all incidents and emergencies to the Shift Supervisor as soon as
practical; takes appropriate emergency measures.
- Participates
in Incident investigations and Implementation of corrective actions.
- Performs
truck pre-loading inspections for safety compliance.
- Has
a ‘hands on’ role in the Emergency Response Plan.
Terminal Assets, Equipment and Plant
maintenance
Ensures that Terminal facilities and equipment are secured and properly used at the start, during and the end of the shift;
Ensures that Terminal facilities and equipment are secured and properly used at the start, during and the end of the shift;
- Cleans
and tidies operating areas.
- Operates
equipment correctly as specified in operating manuals and notifies
supervisor of any required maintenance and records faults in the system.
- Contributes
towards resolving faults; performing first line operational maintenance
and ensuring the release of parts of installations for maintenance work.
Reports, Communications and social interaction
Discusses tasks and their execution with the Shift Supervisor and Terminal operators, notifies unusual situations, problems and anomalies. Maintains work related contact with the Operations Manager, M&R staff, Customer Service staff, KPC personnel, Inspectors, Customers’ truck drivers and other third parties.
Performance Indicators
Discusses tasks and their execution with the Shift Supervisor and Terminal operators, notifies unusual situations, problems and anomalies. Maintains work related contact with the Operations Manager, M&R staff, Customer Service staff, KPC personnel, Inspectors, Customers’ truck drivers and other third parties.
Performance Indicators
- Quality
and effectiveness in performance of Terminal operations activities based
on the approved Standard Operating Procedures.
- Demonstrated
practical adherence to EHS provisions in all terminal operations
activities and implementation of the Emergency Response Plan.
- Incident
free hours achieved.
- Level
of order and tidiness of the terminal.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum
KCSE C+ or Equivalent.
- Minimum
3 years relevant work experience gained as an operator in a terminal
organisation.
- Experience
of a moderate level of administrative work;
- Maintaining
records
- Carrying
out calculations
Competencies
- Basic
computer operations; interpreting on screen menus and data entry.
- Written
and spoken English.
- Attentiveness
and accuracy.
Other Qualities / Onerous Conditions
- Ability
to carry out physical work; dragging, lifting, operating valves and other
strenuous activities.
- Strenuous
postures when converting and turning flanges and valves.
- Working
at heights, ascending and descending steps.
- Entry
into confined spaces such as gas-freed tanks.
- Effects
of weather, dirt, noise, odour.
- Working
with personal protective equipment e.g. Safety boots, Helmets, Overalls
and Masks.
- Working
in a 24 hour shift system that includes work at night, weekend and holidays.
For the above vacancy, kindly send your CV to
hr@mtt.vtti.com
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