Tank Farm Operator - London / Gatwick Airport, United Kingdom - Menzies Aviation

Menzies Aviation

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London / Gatwick Airport, United Kingdom

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Overview
People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at 200 locations in over 37 countries, across six continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

If you are seeking a role with opportunities to learn and develop, this could be the beginning of an exciting journey.

The fuel facility at LGW, is managed on behalf of ExxonMobil.

Product receipt is by pipeline ensuring that all deliveries received at LGW meet with the required specification for aviation Jet A-1 Fuel and are transferred to GASHCO as required.

The setting up of pumping routes for the receiving, delivery and intersite movement of product.
Tank dipping.
Fire Marshall.
Dealing with the Competent Authority and the EA.
Product sampling.
LV and HV Awareness.
Supervision and management of import and export operations.
Additive handling and storage.
Approved Inspector of fuel quality.
Undertaking planned maintenance, installation & testing of plant & equipment.
General cleaning of site and facilities.
Responsibilities under Emergency Preparedness.
Provision of assistance / ownership of site projects.
Management of contractors working on site.
To maintain product stocks (stock control) in close coordination with the intoplane operation to ensure that adequate stocks of product are maintained to meet the daily demands, by carrying out daily and monthly reconciliation of product stocks.
Operation of fuel farm through the operation of the SCADA control facilities, to ensure that product is handled and released in accordance with recognised industry operating and quality procedures. The responsibilities include the daily operation and maintenance of fuel storage tanks, product pumps, filtration equipment, valves, loading gantries, vehicle test facilities and emergency systems.
Quality control and quality assurance to comply with the requirements of the Company's and Customers operating and quality guidelines EI 1530 and systems to ensure that aviation Jet A1 is fit for aircraft use in accordance with the designated specification.
To ensure that all operations are maintained to a safe standard and meet with the requirements of the Company's HSSE Management System. This includes the reporting of all incidents, accidents, injuries, spillages, unsafe acts/conditions, potential incidents and near misses. Works to OIMS
Engineering works and maintenance in coordination with ExxonMobil's management, to assist in maintenance projects as directed.
Administration duties to maintain up to date documentation records and reports necessary to support the compliance of all procedures, standards, and audit requirements in coordination with the Fuel Farm Terminal Manager, to maintain an efficient operation and costeffective operation.
In coordination with the Fuel Farm Management Team, to ensure that adequate resources are always in place to meet the needs of the operation.
Maintain the operation of facilities in accordance with CMMS and ensure that aviation fuel meets with the industry specification and is handled and delivered to customers safely.
Meet with the requirements of the Company's QHSSE Management System and to continually improve in the reporting of all incidents and near misses. works to OIMS.
Complete all information for the documentation of the operations including stock records, logs, dispatch and collection records, tank batching records, as required.
Issue permits to work, when trained and authorised to staff, ExxonMobil personnel and contractors carrying out work at the depot and associated facilities.
Attend to callouts in accordance with local arrangements.
Advise senior site staff of any problems with any of the responsibilities as soon as practicable.
It will be necessary to participate in a standby and callout rota for which an allowance will be paid.
Report all HR issues and matters to LGW-JV operations manager (Station Manager).

Qualifications and Experience

Valid driving license with LGV C+E. (ADR + CPC are desirable)
Health and safety awareness and respect is essential.
High standard of numeracy and literacy skills required in addition to problem solving skills.
Good team working skills required with a high degree of flexibility.
Aircraft refuelling experience desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
Must have a checkable fiveyear employment history.
Excellent leadership, personal and communication skills are essential as is the need to be both adaptable and flexible.

Airport Operations