Plant Operator Assistant

About the job Plant Operator Assistant

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carries out safe handling, unloading/loading of cylinders and other materials to from vehicles. Counts the cylinders in stacks and in vehicles.
• Identifies the cylinders and segregates them by the indicators of size, filled, empty, EMGAS, Non-EMGAS, manufactured, retest date, abnormalities.
• Takes care of sealing, stencilling, labelling, leak check and filling of cylinders.
• Handles decanting of cylinders as well as hydro-testing, punching, valve fixing and removal activities.
• Identifies, segregates, and fills cylinders as per procedure. Ensures cylinders are filled within accepted tolerance.
• Carries out all jobs as advised by the Shift Supervisor including general cleaning, housekeeping, and washing of cylinders.
• Assists in equipment maintenance and does painting of cylinders, pipelines, equipment, and vehicles.
• Participate in internal trainings and briefing and gain knowledge about all products and their safe handling practices.
• Observes all safety norms and carries out his duties in accordance with prescribed safety procedures.
• Ensures that workplace hazards are reported to the Shift Supervisor/Plant Manager.
• Participates in fire drills and other emergency procedures.
• Takes appropriate emergency measures when required.
• Knows the Companys and Environment, Health & Safety Policy, Procedures, Regulations and Objectives as they relate to his area of responsibility and ensure that they are effectively implemented in his domain.
• Should be flexible to work in different shifts based on the work requirements and weekly schedule.

• Minimum pass in Senior Secondary level (10 +2). Experience in oil & gas Industry is preferred.
• Good interpersonal skills to maintain cordial working relations with colleagues, superiors, and customers.
• Basic knowledge of Safety and related procedures and experience in an ISO Quality environment will be advantageous.
• Good communication skills are essential combined with the ability to read and understand work instructions in English and prepare documents and maintain records.
• Knowledge of other languages will be advantageous.
• Basic computer knowledge especially MS office is advantageous.
• Must have basic hygiene and keep staff room, pantry, and toilet areas clean.
• Age: 25 to 35 preferred. Should be physically fit and healthy to do manual intensive field jobs, able to endure extreme heat and with no known medical conditions. (Blood pressure, Diabetes, Back ache, Arthritis etc.).