Depot Technician

Location
- South Africa - Cape Town
- Travel required
- No travel is expected with this role
- Job category
- Operations
- Relocation available
- This role is not eligible for relocation
- Job type
- Professionals
- Job code
- RQ071743
- Experience level
- Entry

Job summary

**Entity**:
Production & Operations
**Job Family Group**:
Operations Group
**Job Summary**:
Reporting to the Facility Engineer, the role is primarily responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of Depot/Installation equipment ranging from pumping equipment, tanks, and gantries and continuously improving standards of operations with a focus on HSSE. This role is also responsible for ensuring operational down-time is rigorously limited.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- To carry out effective and efficient maintenance that is time and cost effective by performing all day-to-day equipment service activities (pumps, meters, pipelines, tanks, generators, loading gantries-rail/road, valves).- Preventative maintenance of the above equipment. Ensure that the equipment is in good condition and fit for service.- Provide first line diagnosis of the equipment, including automated gantry control equipment and electrical/mechanical equipment.- Provide support to the Depot Engineering and Operations personnel in terms of on-site contractor management/supervision. Attend to leaks and general housekeeping of the Depot/Installation.- Where appropriate, logging of maintenance calls for issues that are handled by third party service providers. Assist the Facility Engineer and Maintenance Engineer in the management/supervision of the third-party service providers working at the Depot and report any violations in terms of HSSE and the Integrity Management standard.- Pro-active and timeous reporting of the depot/terminals’ operational status to the Facility Engineer.- Take accountability for the management of the applicable tools and working area, inclusive of basic spares. Assist in providing spares-holding feedback to the Facility Engineer and Maintenance Engineer.- Ensure alignment with depot operations staff in delivery of the Customer Offer.- Other tasks that may be assigned by the Facility Engineer.**Job Holder Requirements**:
**Educational background**
- Matric- Must be a qualified Fitter and Turner - with emphasis on maintenance.**Experience (years and nature)**
- 3-5 years extensive and demonstrable experience as a Fitter/Technician and exposure to HSSE and Quality Control is required.- Previous oil industry experience will be advantageous (experience of working in hazardous areas).- The post requires a self-starter and effective time management.- Basic Electrical and Instrumentation knowledge.**Other**:

- Be prepared to work awkward hours and be on standby.- Must have own transport and drivers' license (code 8 minimum).- No fear of working at heights.**Travel Requirement**

No travel is expected with this role
**Relocation Assistance**:
This role is not eligible for relocation
**Remote Type**:
This position is not available for remote working
**Skills**:
Chemical Tanks, Fuel Storage Tanks, HSSE, Oil Storage Tanks, Operations and maintenance, Pump Systems, Quality Control
**Legal Disclaimer**:
If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.