LPG Operator (2406-LPGO)

Our client in the Warehouse and Logistics Sector is seeking to recruit for the post of LPG Operator who will report to the Operation Supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safe operation of the terminal, maintain awareness for personal and co-workers safety, and ensure knowledge and compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Execute cargo transfers according to loading/discharge plans or intra-terminal transfer plans, operations manual and SHEQ Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Perform all daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual maintenance and compliance inspections, and maintain required logs as appropriate.
• Ensure that all terminal equipment, including safety devices and systems are functioning properly, and report any and all equipment failures to supervisor.
• Perform daily walk around inspections to identify any potential risks and ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained at all times.
• Conduct preventive and routine maintenance on various operating equipment.
• Routine inspections and testing of terminal fire-fighting pumps and detection equipment.
• Calibrate and adjust additive injection system as required.
• Issue work permits to contractors performing work at the terminal.
• Ensure that all contractors, customers and vendors follow company/terminal policies and procedures when accessing or working in the Terminal.
• Communicate product outages and equipment downtime to appropriate individuals.
• Participate in emergency situations as required.
• Facilitate Security duties according to ISPS requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Profile:

• Higher School Certificate.
• An additional diploma/degree in Electrical Maintenance, Instrumentation or Industrial Electronics is preferred.
• Mechanically inclined, problem-solving abilities and mathematics capabilities.
• Good communication skills in both English and French.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently.
• Well-balanced interpersonal skills.
• Must be flexible and able to work effectively in a team environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanour/attitude with co-workers, clients and representatives of authorities.
• Must be safety and environmentally sensitive.
• Experience working with computers including Microsoft Office products, in particular Word and Excel.
• Valid driving license.

The job may from time to time be physically demanding. Whilst the company will as far as is reasonably practicable, ensure the health and safety of its employees in the exercise of their duties, you should be willing and able to perform/comply with the following:

• Climb various ladders and stairs to operate valves or perform maintenance on equipment.
• Lifting and carrying loads.
• Walk, stand, stoop, sit, climb, and carry material on a daily basis on even and uneven terrain.
• Work outside in tropical weather conditions.
• Wear personal protective equipment.
• Confined space entry.
• Advanced fire fighting while wearing firefighting suits and making the use of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).
• Regular drills and simulations.