Tank Farm operator

Job Title: Operator Tank Farm Department

Location: VSEZ, Duvvada, Visakhapatnam Department: Tank Farm Shift: Shift basis

Reports To: Tank Farm In-charge

Job Purpose:

To operate, monitor, and maintain the tank farm systems ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant storage and transfer of raw materials, intermediate, and finished biodiesel products.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Tank Farm Operations:

o Operate pumps, valves, and pipelines for loading, unloading, and transferring liquids in compliance with SOPs.

o Monitor storage tanks for levels, temperature, pressure, and quality parameters.

o Maintain accurate logs of tank movements, inventories, and operational activities.

2. Safety & Compliance:

o Follow all safety protocols, including handling hazardous chemicals safely.

o Perform regular safety inspections and report deviations immediately.

o Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards.

3. Equipment Handling & Maintenance:

o Carry out routine preventive maintenance of tank farm equipment.

o Assist in troubleshooting operational issues with pumps, valves, and instruments.

o Coordinate with the maintenance team for repairs and calibration of instruments.

4. Documentation & Reporting:

o Maintain accurate records of daily operations, including shift reports.

o Document any incidents, spills, or deviations and report to the shift supervisor.

5. Coordination:

o Coordinate with production, quality, and logistics departments for timely supply of feedstock and dispatch of finished products.

o Communicate effectively with team members and superiors to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education: Diploma / ITI / Equivalent in Mechanical, Chemical, or related field.

Experience: 13 years in tank farm operations, preferably in biodiesel, edible oil, or chemical industries.

Skills:

o Knowledge of pumps, valves, and tank instrumentation.

o Basic understanding of process operations and safety standards.

o Ability to work in shifts and handle emergency situations.

Work Environment & Conditions:

Shift-based work including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Exposure to chemicals, high tanks, and heavy equipment.

Strict adherence to PPE and safety protocols is mandatory.