About this role
The role is for a Storage Operator at an ammonia storage facility, responsible for the Ammonia Tank Farm, vapor recovery systems, and product loading/unloading racks. It targets candidates with hands-on experience in tank farm operations, custody transfer and environmental compliance within hazardous chemical storage. The employer operates a world-class integrated ammonia/urea production site and seeks someone who can uphold a strict safety culture and manage asset integrity and process safety. The position requires knowledge of pressurized/refrigerated storage, Boil-Off Gas management, and metering for custody transfer, with exposure to digital work management systems. The job emphasises zero unplanned downtime, product integrity and adherence to HSE standards in a hazardous environment.
What you would do
- Operate and monitor ammonia storage tanks, manage temperature, pressure and inventory.
- Control Boil-Off Gas recovery, vapor return lines and refrigeration units to minimise loss.
- Monitor tank farm utilities and perform start-ups, normal operations, rotations and ESDs per SOPs.
- Coordinate loading and unloading of liquid ammonia via truck, rail or marine jetties ensuring safety and zero spills.
- Operate custody transfer metering systems to ensure measurement accuracy.
- Manage vapor balance and pressure during loading/unloading to reduce emissions.
- Utilise Asset Integrity Management System to monitor corrosion, CP systems and leak detection.
- Support tank inspections and coordinate cleaning and maintenance activities.
- Use CMMS to raise/track/close work orders and manage spare parts.
- Participate in root cause analysis and management of change for storage system changes.
What they are asking for
- HND, BEng/BSc in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or Gas Engineering, or equivalent Process Operations certification.
- Minimum 5 years as a Panel/Field Operator in a Tank Farm, Terminal or Storage facility handling hazardous chemicals.
- Proven experience in custody transfer, loading racks and pressurized/refrigerated storage systems.
- Knowledge of thermodynamics of liquefied gases, vapor recovery and custody transfer metering principles.
- Familiarity with DCS/SCADA, automated loading skids and ESD logic.
- Strong knowledge of API standards for storage tanks and environmental regulations on emissions.
- Valid HSE Level 1, 2 & 3 certifications; Process Safety Management awareness.
- Specialised Ammonia Emergency Response or Toxic Gas Awareness training is advantageous.
- CompEx or equivalent hazardous area certification is advantageous.
- BOSIET/HUET and offshore medical may be required for site/terminal rotations.
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