Tank Farm Supervisor

About the role

A leading oil and gas company, recruited through Stratostaff East Africa, is looking for a Tank Farm Supervisor for a fixed-term contract based in Nairobi. The supervisor plans and executes safe product receipt, storage and loading operations while meeting operational, HSSEQ and quality requirements, supporting efficient terminal operations, minimising product losses and protecting product quality.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and execute product reception by pipeline into storage tanks, and vessel receipts, pump-overs and back-loading according to approved procedures
• Verify notices of intention, check quality certificates and witness tank initialisation and finalisation
• Ensure compliance with the Terminal Operations Manual and HSSEQ policies, and conduct pre-discharge risk assessments
• Carry out integrity checks on pipelines, interceptors, valves, flange joints, pumps and tanks, and monitor storage tank loss/gain
• Administer quality control, including sampling and testing with surveyors, and support stock audits
• Run efficient loading operations, coordinate truck sealing with security and sealing operators, and ensure no shortages or excess deliveries

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering
• Minimum three years' experience in petroleum products movement operations in a busy marine environment
• Knowledge of HSE practices in petroleum operations
• HSSEQ compliance and risk management mindset, investigation and problem-solving skills

Required skills

• Operational planning and execution
• Product movement, storage and terminal operations knowledge
• Quality control and stock management
• Stakeholder management and communication, attention to detail