Lead Operator - Blending at Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd.

Durban, Occitania, France -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operational Activities, Marine Product Receipts, Pipeline Operations, Quality Control, Stock Control, Safety Standards, Incident Investigation, Routine Maintenance, Coaching, Supervision, Customer Service, Capital Requirements, Environmental Standards, Training Development, Cost Management, Loss Prevention

Industry

Oil and Gas

Description

Responsible for execution of day to day Operational activities at the Terminal including Marine Product receipts / Pipeline operations relating to scheduling, Transfers, Bunker operations, Tank operations, Quality control, OE/HES, Stock control and reconciliation with regards tank operations to the Global Stock Control Standards. Also ensure consistent application of clean, safe, reliable, efficient and environmentally sound operations. Assist Terminal Manager with all Operational activities. • Responsible for execution of day to day Operational activities at proprietary Terminal including Product receipts / Pipeline operations relating to scheduling, Transfers, Loading rack operations, Tank operations, Rail car operations, Quality control, Routine maintenance, OE/HES, Stock control and reconciliation with regards tank operations to the Stock Control Standards. Also ensure consistent application of clean, safe, reliable, efficient and environmentally sound operations. Assist Terminal Manager with all Operational activities. • Responsible for execution of routine maintenance activities including the prioritization of work on a daily basis in support of reliability and cost management efforts. Collaborating in the development of the routine Maintenance and OPEX budgets as well as responsible for costs within these areas. Work with Terminal Manager / Facility Engineer to define Capital requirements for tanks, piping, equipment and general maintenance inspection plans for the Terminal. Execute plans in line with approved standards • Accountable to address customer complaints and issues until completions • Meet customer expectations as per approved delivery demands • Ensures compliance with OE/HES standards as well as compliance with standard operating procedures for Operational staff and personnel under his/her supervision. Ensures safe work practices are adhered to in the plant and that processes are in place to ensure conformance. Performs frequent OE walkabouts (facility and work-related) and participates in Management OE walkabouts at Terminal. Active involvement / participation in safety meeting content • Lead incident or loss investigation, agreed on corrective actions and ensure timely completion thereof. Stewards the LPS process by ensuring that Terminal staff are conducting an adequate number of observations and that action items are completed on a timely basis. Responsible for Safety Meetings, Stand Downs, Loss Prevention Observations (LPOs) and Job Loss Analyses (JLAs). Reporting of all incidents in line with IIR, EIM and other related processes • Provides coaching and supervision to plant operators and contractors supporting terminal operations. Coordinates with Terminal Manager training and development of the personnel under his/her supervision. Responsible to perform personnel evaluations (PMP). Application deadline: 20 November 2025 Astron Energy is a leading supplier of petroleum products in South Africa, with a vast network of Caltex-branded service stations that make us one of the country’s top two petroleum brands. We are strongly committed to being a responsible corporate citizen, promoting education, health and economic development in an effort to build stronger communities and drive sustainable economic growth. We own and operate the country’s third-largest crude oil refinery in Cape Town, which has a capacity of 100,000 barrels a day, and a lubricants manufacturing plant in Durban.

Responsibilities

Responsible for day-to-day operational activities at the terminal, including product receipts, pipeline operations, and quality control. Assist the Terminal Manager with operational activities and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.