Entity:

Production & Operations

Job Family Group:

Operations Group

Job Description:

Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner.

Job Summary
As a Gantry Operator at BP Southern Africa, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of gantry equipment to load and unload petroleum products, ensuring adherence to all safety protocols and operational procedures.

Job Responsibilities
* Operate gantry loading/unloading equipment for various petroleum products according to established procedures and safety guidelines.
* Execute **Control of Work** protocols diligently, including permit-to-work systems, to ensure all operations are conducted safely.
* Apply **Cost-conscious decision-making** to minimize waste and optimize operational efficiency during loading and unloading processes.
* Perform basic **Maintenance general** tasks, including routine checks and minor troubleshooting of gantry equipment, and report any significant faults or defects.
* Adhere strictly to all company **Procedures and practices** related to gantry operations, product handling, and safety regulations.
* Contribute to the overall **Reliability general** of terminal operations by ensuring equipment is operated correctly and maintained effectively.
* Identify and assess potential hazards, implementing appropriate mitigation strategies as part of comprehensive **Risk Management**.
* Demonstrate strong **Safety Leadership** by promoting a safety-first culture among colleagues and actively participating in safety initiatives.
* Support **Turnaround general** activities by assisting with preparation, execution, and post-turnaround tasks as required, ensuring smooth and efficient transitions.

Job Qualifications
* Proven experience operating gantry equipment in a petroleum or chemical terminal environment.
* Demonstrated understanding and application of **Control of Work** principles.
* Ability to make **Cost-conscious decisions** in an operational setting.
* Basic knowledge of **Maintenance general** practices for industrial equipment.
* Strong adherence to operational **Procedures and practices**.
* Commitment to ensuring operational **Reliability general**.
* Proficiency in **Risk Management** techniques and hazard identification.
* Exemplary **Safety Leadership** skills and a proactive approach to safety.
* Familiarity with **Turnaround general** processes is desirable.
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Why Join our team?

At bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others.

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are significant, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and others benefits.

Reinvent your career as you help our business meet the challenges of the future.

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

Relocation may be negotiable for this role

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Control of Work, Cost-conscious decision-making, Maintenance general, Procedures and practices, Reliability general, Risk Management, Safety Leadership, Turnaround general

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

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.