MLA Operator

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Position Description
Purpose
A MLA Operator provides all services in connection with Marine Loading Arm (MLA) operations at the Marine Terminal. A MLA Operator must operate the Marine Loading Arm safely and efficiently during required windows of nominated cargo operations.
Main Duties
·         Adhering to all environment, health, safety and security protocols;

·         Working under Santos permit to work procedure;

·         Confirm correct pipeline lineups;

·         Pre-start inspections (including MLA and hydraulic system);

·         Driving loading arms out to vessel manifold;

·         Connecting to specific flange on manifold on vessel;

·         Undertaking emergency release coupling functionality tests;

·         Achieve leak free connection;

·         Loading arm changes during cargo operations;

·         Disconnecting from flanges on manifold and stowing MLA;

·         Close-out inspection;

·         Reporting of all faults, hazards or incidents.

Other Duties and Requirements
·         Maintain confidentiality, specifically, do not disclose any proprietary information and data in the performance of your work duties for AmSpec.

·         Work within all company policies and procedures and, behaves in accordance with the AmSpec Group Global Code of Conduct.

·         Ensure that required qualifications, inductions and licenses are current at all times.

·         Other tasks as directed.

Health and Safety Requirements
·         Take reasonable care to ensure their own safety and health and that of others, and to abide by their duty of care provided for in the legislation.

·         To report any injury, hazard or illness immediately, where practical to their supervisor.

·         Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace.

·         Comply with instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others, in adhering to safe work procedures.

·         Maintain in a fit state to carry out their duties without risk to themselves or others.

·         Not place others at risk by any act or omission.

·         Wear PPE, as required, and take good care of the equipment.

·         Abide to AmSpec good hygiene practices at the workplace.

 

Qualifications
Education / Qualifications / Licenses
·         A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the ship to shore oil, gas or bulk liquid services

·         A valid Australian Drivers License

·         Current MSIC

·         Evidence of the right to live and work in Australia

Technical Knowledge / Skills / Experience
·         Personnel management

·         A mechanical aptitude

·         Leadership and planning skills

·         Ability to work well under pressure

·         Excellent communication skills – written and verbal

·         Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

·         Understanding of product specifications and testing requirements

·         Experience with pipelines, value exchanges and manifolds

·         Experience with tankage, including venting

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