Company: Bidvest Tank Terminals
Industry: Oil and Gas / Marine
Deadline: Sep 18, 2025
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: Matric
Experience: 2 years
Location: KwaZulu-Natal
City: Durban
Field: Janitorial Services
Job Title: Wash Bay Assistant
Job Advert Summary
- Bidvest Tank Terminals is recruiting for a Wash Bay Assistant to join the Durban Operations team, to ensure safe and efficient bulk storage operations on a shift basis and effective operations. The candidates must meet the following minimum criteria:
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent (Maths and Science preferred)
- Proficient at ABET level 1 (Assessment required)
- Completion of required BTT operator L5 training
- Minimum of 2 years BTT operational experience
Duties and Responsibilities
- Adhere to BTT policies and procedures in all aspects of operations & SHEQ
- Plan and execute the timeous washing of hoses and the pressure testing of hoses
- Prepare all necessary equipment for the hose trailer for use at the berth
- Ensure that the berth lines and shipping equipment (Hoses, Fittings, pig catchers) are in serviceable condition and are clean, report all defects to Wash Bay controller/Team leader/Supervisor
- Assist with tasks as directed by immediate superior
- Ensure that the wash bay/berths/hose storage areas are kept clean and tidy
- Adhere to operational procedures
- Assist with the pressure testing hoses
- Report on all hoses to Wash Bay Controller
- Assist on site if required
- Carry out all laboring activities on site and berth as instructed – carrying hoses, connecting hoses, inserting, and removing pigs as directed
- Assist with the cleaning of separators, bund floors, as directed
- Connecting of shipping hoses for loading and offloading vessels as directed and supervised by Wash Bay controller/Team leader/Supervisor
- Assist with the general housekeeping as necessary
COMPETENCIES: (Knowledge, skills, and abilities)
- Available and willing to work shifts in accordance with the BTT requirements
- Good communication skills – both verbal and written
- Knowledge of pumps, valves, and operating procedures
- Ability to work well within a team
- Physically fit in the accordance with the man job spec
Deadline:16th September,2025
