Plant Operator 1 NWU -
On-siteCastries, Castries, Saint Lucia
Job Summary
Oversee the terminal's receipt, storage, inventory control, and dispensing of petroleum products via marine vessels, internal transfers, and truck rack operations. Conduct tank gauging, manage line boats and dock cranes, handle vessel mooring, and inspect, operate, and maintain the Oily Water Sewer System. Perform daily terminal inspections, repairs, and maintenance while monitoring product deliveries, quality testing, and shipments. Complete operational paperwork, including transfers and hazardous work permits, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations and safety directives. Respond to emergencies and participate in annual drills as a member of the Fire Brigade and Oil Spill Response Group. Maintain tank inventories and pipeline volumes while adhering to a 20-day rotating shift schedule.
Required Qualifications
- Secondary school Diploma or equivalent
- Valid Driver's license for manual vehicle
- Basic computer skills
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Outlook
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Excellent analytical skills
- Good communication and problem-solving skills
- Strong commitment to safety
- Teamwork
- Ability to work independently
- Tact
- Discretion
- Professionalism
- Demonstrated commitment to environmental responsibility
- Regulatory compliance knowledge
- Excellent written communication
- Excellent verbal communication
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to exercise tact
- Ability to exercise discretion
- Ability to exercise professionalism
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
- Creative and entrepreneurial actions mindset
- Collaboration
- Inclusion
- Empowerment
- Accountability
- Professional development focus
- Ability to reduce costs
- Ability to generate revenues
- Ability to improve productivity
- Ability to improve processes
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to work weekends
- Ability to work holidays
- Ability to work extended shifts
- Ability to climb tanks
- Ability to work long hours in the field
- Ability to wear a respirator
- Meeting medical criteria for emergency response
- Ability to work a 20-day rotating shift schedule
- Ability to work from 23:00 to 07:00 for 5 days
- Ability to work from 15:00 to 23:00 for 5 days
- Ability to work from 07:00 to 15:00 for 5 days
- Ability to take two-day breaks
- Ability to take one-day breaks
- Ability to work 8-hour rotating shifts
- Ability to work on weekends
- Ability to work on holidays
- Ability to work scheduled days off
- Ability to work extended shifts when requested by management
- Exposure to adverse weather conditions
- Exposure to hazardous environments
- Physical stamina
- Emergency response capability
- Annual emergency response training participation
- Fire Brigade membership
- Confined Space Rescue Team membership
- Oil Spill Response Group membership
- Support for neighboring operations
- Assistance in special projects
Desired Qualifications
- 2+ years related experience in terminal, pipeline, or marine operations
- General knowledge or experience in the petroleum industry
- General knowledge of equipment and maintenance of pumps, meters, truck loading rack, and dock facility
- Inventory control and/or accounting background
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