Tank Farm Supervisor at Stratostaff

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute product reception operations by pipeline into terminal storage tanks.
• Execute vessel receipts, pump-overs and back-loading operations in accordance with approved standard operating procedures.
• Receive and verify Notices of Intention and match nominated quantities prior to receipt.
• Ascertain product quality through load port certificates and pre-discharge quality certificates.
• Witness accurate tank initialisation and finalisation to minimise product losses.
• Investigate and provide timely explanations for abnormal pipeline transfer losses and gains.
• Ensure compliance with the Terminal Operations Manual, HSSEQ policies and requirements.
• Monitor product arrival rates and ensure nil product spillage.
• Ensure proper line-up of reception lines to prevent contamination and spills.
• Ensure discharge instructions are approved before vessel discharge operations commence.
• Ensure vessels are vetted in accordance with HSSEQ requirements.
• Conduct pre-discharge risk assessments before product receipt.
• Conduct integrity checks on pipelines, interceptors, valves, flange joints, pumps and tanks.
• Monitor storage tank loss/gain performance and implement improvement measures.
• Investigate abnormal tank performance and stock variations.
• Ensure metrology equipment is calibrated and records maintained.
• Support stock audits and respond to stock variation queries.
• Administer quality control activities including product sampling and testing with nominated surveyors.
• Maintain records of all quality certificates from independent testing companies.
• Ensure compliance with product acceptance and rejection criteria.
• Execute efficient loading operations to maximise terminal throughput.
• Monitor truck cycle times and minimise loading delays.
• Coordinate truck sealing activities with security and sealing operators.
• Ensure no shortages or excess deliveries to customers.
• Minimise operating losses through calibration and close monitoring of product movements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Civil Engineering
• Minimum three years’ experience in petroleum products movement operations within a busy marine environment.
• Accurate knowledge of HSE practices in a petroleum operations environment.
• Strong operational planning and execution skills.
• Product movement, storage and terminal operations knowledge.
• HSSEQ compliance and risk management mindset.
• Quality control and stock management capability.
• Investigation and problem-solving skills.
• Dynamic thinker and team player.
• Stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accountability.