Operations Supervisor

Bidvest Tank Terminals has an opportunity for an operations Supervisor. This opportunity exists within the Operations Department, based in Isando, reporting to the Terminal Manager. The candidate has to meet the following minimum criteria.

The incumbent in this position will supervise all operational activities in accordance with the Bidvest Tank Terminals standards, procedures and work instructions, to ensure the safe, effective and efficient storage and handling of bulk liquids according to laid down customer quality specifications and requirements.

Operations/Production/Engineering Diploma

Minimum 5 years operational experience

Minimum 3 years experience in a supervisory position

Experience in a chemical/petrochemical environment would be advantageous

Experience in a Bulk Liquid Storage Facility/ Terminal Operations

Experience in working within a unionized environment

Good understanding of SHEQ systems (OSHSA 18001, ISO14001, & ISO9001)

Identify and debug problems in processes, products, equipment and work for solution

Identify gap in SOP/WI and other procedures

Ensure that operations equipment is optimised to improve operational efficiencies

Conduct investigations from all operations incidents and writing of reports

Perform routine inspections to identify gaps and draw action plans to resolve the problems

Monitor vehicle loading/offloading, transfers, drumming and other operations to identify dangerous and hazardous conditions

Provide cost-effective solutions for optimal terminal operation

Monitor the weekly maintenance plan (PM03, PM02, PM01) with the maintenance team

Ensure permits to work (PTW) are issued to Maintenance/Projects

Complete effective handover (face-to-face) ensuring that all instructions, tasks and actions are clearly communicated to all relevant staff members

Ensure accurate tank gauging, review daily/weekly and monthly stock adjusting dips and all measuring equipment is calibrated and in good working order

Conduct regular daily sites walkabouts and ensure a high level of housekeeping is always maintained

Ensure the site Safety File inspections are always accurately completed, audited and sign-off

Complete on-the-job training for every employee based on the work instruction

Complete planned job observations (PJO) and ensure that any deviations are addressed, and/or relevant amendments are made

Prepare sites for any planned project work

Assist with all MOC (Management of Change) requests (internal and external)

Report all SHE related incidents to line management

Conduct regular site inspections, ensuring that all defects, unsafe conditions and near misses are reported and rectified within the agreed time frames

Provide input into the operations skills development plan

Information :

• Company : Bidvest Tank Terminals
• Position : Operations Supervisor
• Location : Johannesburg, Gauteng
• Country : ZA