Bitumen Terminal Operative(Galway)

Colas

The Role

Overview

Operate and manage bitumen terminal equipment, handling, safety, and logistics.

Key Responsibilities

  • equipment operation
  • bitumen discharge
  • inspections
  • maintenance
  • record keeping
  • load unload

Tasks

-Monitor and operate terminal equipment, including pumps, valves, and heating systems, to ensure the correct handling of bitumen. -Assist with the discharge of bitumen from vessels at the docks, following approved procedures and health and safety regulations. -Work collaboratively with colleagues and other departments to optimise terminal operations. -Carry out routine inspections and basic maintenance of terminal equipment and infrastructure to prevent faults and ensure compliance with environmental and safety standards. -Take part in relevant training sessions and safety drills as required. -Maintain accurate records of stock levels, deliveries, and despatches using terminal management systems. -Assist with general cleaning and housekeeping duties throughout the terminal to maintain a safe and organised workplace. -Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental policies, reporting any incidents or irregularities promptly. -Safely load and unload bitumen deliveries to / from road tankers.

Requirements

  • safe pass
  • forklift
  • it skills
  • english b2
  • health safety
  • attention to detail

What You Bring

-Relevant certificates or licences (such as Safe Pass, Forklift, hazardous goods handling, or dockside safety etc.) would be advantageous. -Basic IT skills for record-keeping and reporting. -Ability to carry out physical tasks, including lifting, climbing, and working outdoors in various weather conditions. -Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills. -Flexibility to work shifts, including occasional early mornings, late evenings / weekends, as required, particularly when vessels are arriving. -Attention to detail -Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. -Good communication and interpersonal skills (written and oral) -Minimum B2 Level in spoken English(Test may be required) -Previous experience working in a bitumen terminal, chemical handling, maritime operations, or a similar industrial environment is desirable, but training will be provided. -Ability to work at heights for tank inspection. -Willingness to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required -Good time management skills -Ability to work with teams across departments and on own initiative -Good understanding of health and safety regulations relating to hazardous materials

The Company

About Colas

-A global leader in the construction and maintenance of transport infrastructure. -Expertise spans across sectors including roads, railways, airports, seaports, and urban development projects. -Significant focus on road construction and maintenance, from local roads to major highways. -Active in railway sector, involving design, construction, and maintenance of rail networks, including high-speed lines, conventional tracks, and urban transport systems. -Specializes in waterproofing solutions to protect buildings and structures from water damage. -Engages in production and recycling of construction materials, contributing to a more circular economy in the construction industry.

Sector Specialisms

Transport

Water

Energy