Job
Title:
Tank Farm Supervisor

Employment Type:
Fixed Term Contract

Location:
Nairobi

Our client, a leading
company in the Oil and Gas sector is seeking for a
Tank Farm Supervisor
who will be responsible for planning and
executing safe product receipt, storage and loading operations while ensuring
compliance with operational, HSSEQ and quality requirements. The role supports
efficient terminal operations, minimises product losses, protects product
quality and ensures safe handling of petroleum products.

• 
  Plan
  and execute product reception operations by pipeline into terminal storage
  tanks.
• 
  Execute
  vessel receipts, pump-overs and back-loading operations in accordance with
  approved standard operating procedures.
• 
  Receive
  and verify Notices of Intention and match nominated quantities prior to
  receipt.
• 
  Ascertain
  product quality through load port certificates and pre-discharge quality
  certificates.
• 
  Witness
  accurate tank initialisation and finalisation to minimise product losses.
• 
  Investigate
  and provide timely explanations for abnormal pipeline transfer losses and
  gains.
• 
  Ensure
  compliance with the Terminal Operations Manual, HSSEQ policies and
  requirements.
• 
  Monitor
  product arrival rates and ensure nil product spillage.
• 
  Ensure
  proper line-up of reception lines to prevent contamination and spills.
• 
  Ensure
  discharge instructions are approved before vessel discharge operations
  commence.
• 
  Ensure
  vessels are vetted in accordance with HSSEQ requirements.
• 
  Conduct
  pre-discharge risk assessments before product receipt.
• 
  Conduct
  integrity checks on pipelines, interceptors, valves, flange joints, pumps and
  tanks.
• 
  Monitor
  storage tank loss/gain performance and implement improvement measures.
• 
  Investigate
  abnormal tank performance and stock variations.
• 
  Ensure
  metrology equipment is calibrated and records maintained.
• 
  Support
  stock audits and respond to stock variation queries.
• 
  Administer
  quality control activities including product sampling and testing with
  nominated surveyors.
• 
  Maintain
  records of all quality certificates from independent testing companies.
• 
  Ensure
  compliance with product acceptance and rejection criteria.
• 
  Execute
  efficient loading operations to maximise terminal throughput.
• 
  Monitor
  truck cycle times and minimise loading delays.
• 
  Coordinate
  truck sealing activities with security and sealing operators.
• 
  Ensure
  no shortages or excess deliveries to customers.
• 
  Minimise
  operating losses through calibration and close monitoring of product movements.

Requirements

• 
  Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Civil Engineering
• 
  Minimum three years’ experience in petroleum
  products movement operations within a busy marine environment.
• 
  Accurate knowledge of HSE practices in a petroleum
  operations environment.
• 
  Strong operational planning and execution skills.
• 
  Product movement, storage and terminal operations
  knowledge.
• 
  HSSEQ compliance and risk management mindset.
• 
  Quality control and stock management capability.
• 
  Investigation and problem-solving skills.
• 
  Dynamic thinker and team player.
• 
  Stakeholder management and communication skills.
• 
  Attention to
  detail and accountability.