Natcos is primarily a bulk crude oil storage facility situated in KwaZulu Natal. Crude oil (at the Prospecton facility) is received via the offshore single bouy mooring (SBM) and pumped into tanks via the 48” underground pipeline. The product is then stored and all ballast water is allowed to settle and drained from the storage tanks before being transferred to the Fynnlands facility or directly to Petronet via a 16” pipeline. The Prospecton facility receives stores and dispatches only crude oil and consists of 15 x 32 700m3 bulk storage tanks.
Different refined products (Petrol, Diesel and Reformate) can be received into the four tanks at Site 1. The white oil products are received via the Berth 9 facility situated ± 2km from Site (Durban Harbour) and distributed to Natref via Petronet and also customers operating within the Cutler Complex.
ABOUT THE ROLE / PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To operate process equipment and systems in a dispatch environment within Natcos, for the safe loading and distribution of product, loading and off-loading of road/rail tankers, vehicle inspections; adhering to environmental control, sampling. This position reports to the Foreman.
FUNCTIONAL OUTPUTS
The Product Controller is responsible for -
Basic understanding of product area / equipment operation.
- Operating a single product area / equipment operation.
- Identify and report “at risk” behaviours.
- Maintain quality and safety specifications.
- Conduct BBS (behaviour based safety) observations.
- Conduct housekeeping and attend to spillages within shift.
- Conduct safety Operation Control Systems (OCS) inspections, e.g. OSH, ISO 14001, 18000, 9001.
- Participate in basic risk assessments.
- Transfer the information on plant status to ensure safe continuous operation (shift hand over).
- Conduct asset basic care, e.g. housekeeping, cleaning equipment, lubrication and routine inspection.
- Participate in shift handover meetings.
- Provide adequate feedback to supervisor on work progress.
- Apply process safety management standards.
- Shift work
- Basic plant operation of road loading equipment
- Assisting vehicle drivers throughout loading process
- Reporting of unsafe acts, incidents and defects
- Handling of incidents and preliminary investigations
- Work independently
- Accurate and thorough checking of relevant documentation
- Work at heights as per requirement
- Computer literacy
- Offloading of hazardous material
- Vehicle inspections as required
- Safe making of equipment
Educational/Fundamental Qualification
- Full N3 with Maths, Science and Business English or Grade 12 with Mathematics, Science and English (must)
Occupational qualification
- NQF Level 2 Certificate (Chemical Operations)
- 1 Year experience as Trainee Product Controller (Must)
- NQF Level 3 Certificate (Chemical Operations) Must
- 2 Years’ experience as a Product Controller Gr 2 (Must)
- Code 08 Drivers license (must)
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Honesty
- Ethical behaviour
- Proficiency in English
- Team orientated
- Proactive
- Self-disciplined
- Enthusiastic
- Function under pressure
- Consequent
- Punctual
Applicants must apply on line via the career centre on the recruitment page. Kindly be advised that only applications received via the e-recruitment centre will be considered. Please attached copies of your Matric certificate with Maths, Science and English or FULL N3 with Maths, Science and Business English, ID, Drivers license and Trade certificate must be part of the application otherwise it will render your application null and void.
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Product Controller Gr 1 / 2
Role Category - Operations
Closing date: 14 January 2019
Location: Prospecton - Kwa-Zulu Natal
