VTTI Kenya Field Operator Job in Mombasa

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;

• 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 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;

• 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

• 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;

1. Maintaining records
2. 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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