Plant Attendant

About the role

The Plant Attendant ensures safe and efficient handling, storage, transfer, and loading of petroleum products at the depot. The role includes tank gauging, road tank wagon loading, valve and pipeline operation, and accurate documentation to support depot operations.

Key responsibilities

• Load road tank wagons (RTWs) following approved procedures and record all metered volumes.
• Gauge storage tanks, record product levels, and verify quantities against delivery documents.
• Open and close valves and pipelines to facilitate product transfers while preventing contamination.
• Maintain accurate loading logs, truck and driver details, and shift reports.
• Operate meters, pumps, valves, loading arms, and other terminal equipment safely.
• Inspect equipment before use, report defects, and assist with routine operational checks.
• Follow HSEQ guidelines, report spills, leaks, or safety incidents immediately.
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping standards in the filling shed, loading areas, and tank farm.

Required profile

• Secondary education with a technical college qualification.
• 3–5 years experience in an industrial facility handling petroleum products.
• Computer literate with mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Ability to plan work independently and deliver results on time.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with adherence to HSEQ and emergency codes.

Required skills

• Meter operation and reading.
• Pump and valve operation.
• Loading arm handling.
• Equipment inspection and reporting.
• Accurate record‑keeping and inventory reconciliation.