About This Role
This is a hands-on operational role at the heart of a manufacturing plant’s raw material supply chain. You’ll be the person ensuring that edible oils and liquid inputs move safely from tanker trucks into storage, and that production never stops due to shortages or equipment issues. The position suits someone who values precision, follows safety protocols strictly, and can work reliably in a physical, process-driven environment. As part of an established Ethiopian FMCG manufacturer, this role offers a solid entry point into industrial operations.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The focus here is less on academic pedigree and more on practical reliability, mechanical awareness, and disciplined record-keeping. The employer is looking for someone who can handle valves, pumps, and transfer systems without supervision, and who understands the consequences of a leak or a miscalculated inventory. Attention to detail in documentation matters as much as the physical work, since accurate logs directly affect procurement and production planning. A candidate with any prior exposure to tank farms, fuel depots, or liquid handling—even in a different industry—will stand out.
How to Approach This Application
When applying, emphasize any direct experience you have with pumps, valves, storage tanks, or safety inspections, even if it was in a different sector like water treatment or fuel distribution. Highlight your ability to work under pressure and your track record of following safety procedures without shortcuts. Mentioning that you can quickly spot equipment anomalies and report them before they escalate will resonate strongly. If you have certifications in HSE or basic mechanical training, place them prominently in your CV.
Who This Role Suits
This role is ideal for a junior professional or a recent graduate with a technical diploma who is comfortable with physical work and shift-based schedules. Competition is likely moderate, but candidates with hands-on industrial experience will have a clear edge over those with purely academic backgrounds.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Tank Farm Operations - Receive and safely offload edible oils and other approved liquid raw materials from tanker trucks. - Verify delivery documents, material identification, and quantities before offloading. - Prepare storage tanks, pipelines, pumps, and valves for unloading operations. - Operate transfer pumps and valve systems to transfer materials to the designated storage tanks. - Monitor storage tank levels, temperatures, and transfer operations. - Maintain sufficient oil inventory to support uninterrupted production. - Conduct routine inspections of storage tanks, pipelines, pumps, valves, and heating systems. - Report leaks, equipment failures, or abnormal operating conditions immediately. - Maintain accurate records of oil receipts, transfers, and tank inventories.
- Field Operations - Carry out routine field inspections of pumps, pipelines, valves, and process equipment. - Support process operators during start-up, shutdown, and changeover activities. - Assist with raw material transfer from storage tanks to production. - Monitor field equipment performance and report abnormalities. - Maintain cleanliness and proper housekeeping in the tank farm and surrounding production areas.
- Production Support During periods when no tanker offloading activities are scheduled: - Support the Plodder Operator with soap feeding and material handling activities. - Assist in transferring soap base or intermediate materials as required. - Support equipment cleaning and production changeovers. - Assist with loading and movement of production materials. - Support production teams to ensure continuous plant operation.
- Equipment Care - Perform daily inspections of pumps, hoses, pipelines, unloading stations, and storage tanks. - Carry out basic autonomous maintenance activities such as cleaning, tightening, lubrication, and visual inspection. - Raise maintenance work requests for equipment abnormalities. - Support maintenance activities during planned shutdowns.
- Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) - Follow all safety procedures and permit-to-work requirements. - Wear mandatory PPE during all operational activities. - Ensure safe handling of edible oils, chemicals, steam, and utilities. - Prevent spills and environmental contamination during offloading and transfer operations. - Report all unsafe conditions, near misses, and incidents immediately. - Maintain excellent housekeeping in accordance with 5S standards.
- Documentation - Complete tanker offloading records and tank inventory logs. - Record material transfers and daily operational activities. - Complete shift handover documentation. - Report operational abnormalities and equipment downtime.
- Continuous Improvement - Participate in TPM and Continuous Improvement initiatives. - Support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for operational issues. - Suggest improvements for safer and more efficient tank farm operations.
Qualifications
- Education: - TVET Level IV/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Chemical Process Operations, or a related technical field.
- Experience: - Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or process plant environment.
- Experience in tank farm operations, oil offloading, or process plant operations is an advantage.
How To Apply
Apply through Ethiojobs: Field Operator Position or Fill out the form: https://forms.gle/n9hE2ybcC34pygbCA
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