Aviation Operator
Puma Energy
- Upington, Northern Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
- It is the responsibility of the Aviation Operations Department to maintain our license to operate by ensuring that the products sold are handled and stored such that they meet the required mandated standards, and the facilities are designed to conform to all PUMA stringent standards, local legislation and the latest HSSE standards and that the airports are managed efficiently and safely.
- The Airport Refuelling Operator (ARO) is required to carry out all day to day tasks required to safely, effectively and efficiently operate the fuel storage facility and into-plane activity whilst maintaining the PUMA ENERGY Quality Control and Operating Standards. The ARO operates sophisticated, high cost mobile and fixed equipment in carrying out these tasks.
- The ARO is the front-line contact with the customer and Airport authorities. The ARO must promptly respond to the fuelling requirements of PUMA ENERGY’s customers
- In the absence of the Airport Supervisor he/she assumes those responsibilities normally assigned to the Airport Supervisor.
- The AO must be HSSE minded and work safely at all times.
- The AO works within a team and therefore his actions and behaviours will impact on others.
- The AO must be fully conversant and comply with all Company and Legislated HSE requirements which apply to the Airfield Operation.
- The AO must strictly adhere to the PUMA Rules for Operators.
- The AO must report all unsafe acts and conditions and near misses to his / her Supervisor at all times.
- The AO must acknowledge that Working Safely is a condition of Employment.
- Checking the documentation on incoming consignments is correct and that it corresponds to the transport/container concerned.
- Visual inspection and control checks on incoming material, including the checking of seals on vehicles if present.
- Discharge into storage.
- Release of product into Fuellers and Hydrants.
- Sampling of aviation products.
- Maintaining records of stock/quality/equipment checks as appropriate.
- Operational tasks.
- Maintenance tasks.
- Stock control.
- Sales delivery tickets.
- Incident reports.
- Defect reporting.
- Fuel receiving
- Storage and handling
- Preventative Maintenance
- Fueller filling
- Driving
- Product Quality
- Aircraft refuelling
- Equipment maintenance.
- Miscellaneous tasks within the Depot.
- Cleaning of fixed and mobile equipment.
- General housekeeping tasks.
- A senior school leaving certificate demonstrating a recognized pass.
- Heavy Duty Licence applicable to the vehicles that he/she will be required to drive
- Work experience in a technical field including on airport work is an added advantage.
- Aircraft refuelling skills are not freely available in the market therefore the individual will be trained for a minimum period of 6 months before being certified as competent.:
- HSE minded.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, safety standards, operating procedures and regulations would be an advantage.
- Local Language and Good English communication skills,
- Results oriented individual with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities
- Good communication and organizational skills
- Must pay attention to detail and quality