General Assistant

Description

MAIN OBJECTIVE: The primary function of the General Assistant is to operate the Storage Terminal facilities in accordance with procedures and technical, safety, and environmental standards, as aligned with the Company's business plan. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Execute loading and unloading operations for petroleum products using systems such as product loading/unloading arms and others at the Storage Terminal, including inspection, startup, shutdown, and taking equipment out of service for maintenance during their shift; * Monitor and control operational variables of equipment; open and/or close valves according to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to maintain assigned operations within required performance standards; * Understand and execute activities specific to different operating modes of the terminal facilities; * Perform pressurization, depressurization, pipeline and equipment inventory, and de-inventory activities; * Carry out additive injection processes, oxygenate blending with gasoline, and diesel blending during product loading, maintaining control over petroleum product quality; * Adjust operational variables (temperature, pressure, vacuum, level, flow rate, and/or product transfer) to maintain processes at required levels or correct issues; * Collect samples to verify product quality, perform control tests, record results, and note any problems; * Implement the Car Seal philosophy on manual valves at the terminal in accordance with the established annual plan; * Execute assigned operations and record measurements of operational variables for product loading and unloading equipment. Report equipment and valve malfunctions, as well as unusual trends or conditions, in the operational logbook and to their supervisor; * Use data loggers to collect real-time process information from various terminal equipment and processes, and report such information; * Perform all work in accordance with applicable safety procedures, using appropriate personal protective equipment and safety devices; * Participate in developing operational procedures and work instructions; * Identify potential environmental risk scenarios arising from their activities, assess the probability of occurrence for each scenario, and implement measures to prevent environmental damage; * Operate heavy machinery to perform maneuvers in the railway yard; * Follow requirements of the Integrated Management System (IMS); * Attend scheduled and mandatory training sessions to enhance job performance; * May be required to report to work outside regular hours during emergencies or extraordinary operational conditions at the terminal; * Participate in Emergency Response Brigade activities and support the Emergency Response Brigade Leader. REQUIREMENTS Education: Technical degree and/or completed high school. Experience: Minimum two (2) years of experience in industrial and/or chemical sectors. In operation of rotating, stationary, and utility equipment for petroleum refining, petrochemical, and/or hydrocarbon storage terminal industries; Position Type: Full-time, indefinite-term contract Salary: $15,000.00 - $17,000.00 per month Work Location: On-site employment Expected Start Date: 22/11/2025