Tank Wash Operative

Company overview

OEG is a leading energy solutions business, providing mission-critical infrastructure assets and services to the global offshore energy industry. Through our specialist divisions - topside, marine, subsea, logistics and industrials, we are a pivotal link in the global offshore energy project chain, ensuring our customers’ projects are delivered safely, reliably and efficiently.

Core purpose

This role involves the coordination and control of chemical tank washing operations to maximise efficiency whilst ensuring product and service quality is maintained. Ensuring that the control of work in the Tank Wash facility is maintained and that all safety and maintenance is carried out in accordance with procedures.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

Principal duties shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Prioritise all work activities under the direction of the Tank and Wash Lead to ensure customer requirements are fulfilled. 

• Liaising with the Yard Operatives in relation to clean tank availability. 

• Participating in morning meetings with the Tank and Wash Lead to plan and prioritise workload. 

• Ensure tank washing is performed in accordance with company procedures and client requests. 

• Ensuring Chemical Containers (OST’s) are thoroughly inspected prior to washing. 

• Responsibly manage and control chemical residue waste returns (Heel Management Programme). 

• Ensuring all daily and weekly maintenance checks are carried out and documented. 

• Unload and load the wash rack and third-party transport using a forklift truck. 

• Ensuring all safety, environmental and quality controls are rigorously maintained. 

• Complete all necessary paperwork related to tank washing activities as required. 

• Ensure the Tank Wash Bay is maintained in a safe and tidy condition. 

• Co-ordinate additional ad hoc tasks as designated by the Tank and Wash Lead.

QHSE responsibilities

To have a general understanding of the areas of our QHSE Management System and OEG’s QHSE aims and objectives that are relevant to the role.

Comply with the requirements of OEG Energy Group Policies and the responsibilities within the wider QHSE Management System.

Promoting:

• a proactive health and safety culture focussed on the prevention of work-related injury or ill health and continual improvement in our processes / performance.

• environmental sustainability and energy efficiency whilst minimising our environmental impacts and preventing pollution.

• a quality culture that brings values to our business, our customers and other interested parties ensuring quality issues and opportunities for improvement are identified and implemented.

Skills and experiences

• Tank Wash background/experience preferred but not essential. 

• Previous experience of working in a yard environment. 

• Strong communication skills. 

• Ability to work effectively as a team.

• Ability to prioritise workload efficiently.

Qualifications

• Certification in Working at Height and Confined Space with Rescue preferred but not essential. 

• Forklift certification preferred but not essential.