Entity:

Production & Operations

Job Family Group:

Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group

Job Description:

The key responsibility of the job includes but not limited to dip, sample and operate all valves during and
after the run down. Compile all relevant documents related to the receipt of a slug. This includes tank farm operations, updating of the tank status board as to which tanks receive which products and supplies the road and rail gantry.
The Pipeline operator’s role exists to comply fully with BP ‘s HSSE (health, safety, security & environment) policies, standards, procedures and practices, more specifically to the relevant S&H Task Procedures, as are required during the course of receipt, storage & dispatch of bulk fuel & bulk fuel additive. The task procedures are derived from / contained in the Terminal Operating Manual (TOM) &
also include maintenance & product quality processes. In addition to personal safety, it is imperative the incumbent consistently adheres to process safety guidelines as it applies to each task.

Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner.

Key Accountabilities

Ensure that the pre and post tank dips are verified, sampling is taken, and valves are closed and opened during operation
Ensure opening and closing meter readings is taken for bulk lines meters for reconciliation purposes
Ensure that the suction valve including all other valves which can affect the contents of the tank during the delivery are sealed or locked
Monitor the filling or run down of the slug
Handling queries related to the slug run down and tank farm operations
Take post delivery dips and samples upon completion of the delivery
Complete the following documentation : Dips sheets, Quality control register and Pipeline communication register
Calculating and advising the storage and Handling manager the losses and gains from each slug and updating the losses and gains spreadsheet
Adhere and comply with the site rules, obligations and duties imposed by all revant HSES aspects of his task
Being the only person responsible for the updating of tank status board at the rail office
Open and closing of tank farm inlet and outlet valves
To do correct calculations and ensures that tanks do not receive and supply at the same time.
Ensuring that the Tanks protective systems ( High and low level alarms are functional at all times and report any malfunctioning
Receive BP Diesel and ULP 95 additives into the appropriate tanks
Dip the tanks for stock Management as and when required
Walk the site daily as part of operator rounds and report any deviations
Monitor site operations from control room including but not limited to tank levels, alarms and product quality
Draw and package monthly water samples for external analysis.
Sample and release results for Paraffin for every tanker load.

Educational Background
Minimum Matric or equivelent qualification
2 to 3 years demonstrated ability in Operations in the Oil and gas industry.
Shift work including weekends and public holidays

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and many others benefits! We operate a hybrid model with 60% from the office and 40% from home with flexibility as agreed with line management.

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Cost Management, Creativity and Innovation, Decision Making, Digital fluency, Inventory Management, Negotiation planning and preparation, Resilience, Risk Management, Sourcing strategy, Supplier Performance Management, Supply Chain Development, Supply chain management, Sustainability awareness and action

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.