Fuel Distribution System Operator at Africa Talent Contours Limited

DESCRIPTION OF JOB TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs tank farm and marine fuel operations per recurring and specific operations orders.
• Follows procedures/instructions affecting safety, security, fire prevention, and environmental protection.
• Prepares hoses and equipment; lines up pump, tank, and pipeline valves, drains water from service tanks before operations, reports all actions taken to the POL controller
• Perform pre/post-operation gauging and temperature measurements of tanks and barges.
• Operates pumps, barges, or other distribution equipment.
• During operations, observe gauging and metering devices.
• Report readings as required, and immediately report abnormal operating conditions to the POL controller
• Open and close containment dike drain valves and report actions to the POL controller
• Performs vacuum truck operations as required.
• Obtains tank and system fuel samples and delivers them to the POL laboratory as required by guidance or when directed by supervisory personnel during after-hours operations.
• Complete required operational forms (e.g. tank gauging sheets, operational checklists, etc) and forward them to controller.
• Reports operational status to POL controller via radio as required.
• Performs any required actions to protect personnel and/or equipment during operations and perform spill containment and clean-up actions as directed.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervisory fuels personnel.

BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS: (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Must be familiar with the general characteristics and hazards of petroleum products.
• Must be familiar with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must have good oral and written communication skills which enable effective liaison with clients, other departments within the organization, subcontractors, and clients; reports directly to the assistant POL superintendent.
• Particular attention to detail, good project management skills.
• Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health.
• Must be contract-oriented and computer literate in microsoft office software.
• Must have a valid and obtain a country-of-origin driver’s license with at least restriction code 2 and / or 3.
• Must have completed airfield vehicle operators’ instruction course (AVOIC) training and receive a license to operate vehicles on the airfield.

JOB SPECIFICATION: SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TRAINING

• Must have basic knowledge to operate a vacuum suction truck for facility requirements.

EDUCATION:

• Must have at least a High School diploma, vocational or technical course graduate is required.

EXPERIENCE:

• At least two (2) years of experience in the storage and distribution of petroleum products. Including operations of constant pressure-type fuel dispensing and storage systems is desired.

Basic terms of the job offer.

• Assignment Duration: 12 months. Renewal subject to performance.
• Base Monthly Salary: 48 hours per week minimum work requirement: $ 552.00 (based on 48 hr. work week requirement) 
• Working schedule: 48 hours per week (8 hours per day/6 days a week) 
• Payroll period: Monthly. Amount give take home. 
• Overtime: Work more than 8 hours per day or work performed on a rest day and/or holiday,will be paid as overtime at the base salary rate.
• Accommodations: Housing, transportation, meals in-country, and laundry facilities are provided 
• Sick Leave: Employee will accrue 2.67 hours of sick leave for each full month of service, beginning with the completion of the first full month of Foreign Service employment. 
• Annual leave Up to 21 days paid at the end of each 12-month contract. 
• Travel will be provided by the employer to the employee's home country. 
• Project Holidays: 10 paid holidays. New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, President’s Day, Philippine Independence Day, USA Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

Other requirements

• Your Passport must be valid for at least 12 months, with at least 6 total blank visa pages remaining.
• Your driver’s license must be valid for at least 6 months (unless processing for a CDL-required position, which will require 12 months remaining).
• Updated covid vaccination certificate

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.