Salient Group LLP is seeking a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of Rack/Tank Operator for a premiere company in Belize City.
The Rack/Tank Operator is primarily responsible for implementing truck loading controls at the loading rack and discharging of trucks with product delivery based on a shift system. The incumbemt carries out facility pre-start up and end-of-day facility inspections, including daily product inventory gauging.
Major Duties & Responsibilities:
- Pre-inspects trucks and controls/monitors truck loading activity.
- Performs daily pre-start up and end-of-day facility inspections.
- Maintains a clean rack work area.
- Provides maintenance services to the loading equipment and executes the company’s preventive maintenance program.
- Assists with calibration of flow meters and performs hydrostatic testing of piping.
- Participates in all scheduled training courses as well as in all contingency drills.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Education:
- Minimum of a high school or vocational technical diploma is required. Completion of tertiary level education, or higher, is a plus.
- Experience:
- At least 5 years of industrial facility experience (preferably within the petroleum industry) is required.
- Skills & Abilities:
- Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel, MS Word and MS Outlook, in particular).
- Good working knowledge (reading/writing/speaking) of English is required. A working level of Spanish would be considered an asset.
- Must demonstrate the following:
- ability to work a shift schedule (including early mornings) in 12-hour shifts under adverse weather conditions, at times.
- good working knowledge in arithmetic.
- manual dexterity with the use of hand tools.
- capable of lifting and moving at least 20lbs in weight and be able to climb tanks and vessels without a fear of heights.
- team-player with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, be flexible, willing to go the extra mile, with the ability to work well under pressure.
- committed to establishing a long-term career, be able to work with minimal supervision, be attentive and dedicated.
- cost conscious and demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
Applications must be submitted via Salient’s online job portal at https://salient.bz/vacancies/. Candidates are highly encouraged to address all required skills and abilities on your submitted application. Applications must be submitted along with a clear copy of your valid Belize social security card. Related queries can be sent to vacancies@salient.bz.
Shortlisted candidates will also be required to submit a valid police report along with letters from two (2) of your most recent employers and two (2) personal references as a part of the screening process.
This vacancy is open to anyone ready and eligible to work legally under Belize law. Applications that contain insufficient or inaccurate information will not be accepted.
Deadline for applications is Friday, September 13, 2024.
NOTE: Only shortlisted and/or selected candidates will be contacted. Communication will be made within one week after the closing date of this vacancy.
