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Lead Operator, East London Terminal

Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd.
4 months ago
Full-time
On-site
London

Responsible for execution of day to day Operational activities at the Terminal including Marine Product receipts / Pipeline operations relating to scheduling, Transfers, 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, 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). Professional Qualification and Certifications: · Snr Certificate and Degree in Transport and Operation, Logistics, Supply Chain or similar Work Experience: · 5yrs Logistic/Supply Chain terminal/depot and operations experience · Supervisory/Management Experience · Marine, pipeline operations and bunkering of vessels · Petroleum Experience (Oil and Gas) or FMCG · Stock Counting/Reconciliation · Ability to work shifts Knowledge and skills: · Numeracy skills · Computer Literacy · Terminal Equipment, operational/production/manufacturing knowledge · Analytical thinking/Problem Solving · Supervisory Application deadline: 18 December 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.