Operator Heavy Vehicle

Job Purpose

To load the petroleum products in heavy duty road tankers from ADNOC Distribution Terminal and drive to

various customers, filling station/depots locations for the delivery. To ensure that vehicle is in good operating

condition for delivery of products. To comply with all safety precautions and standards. To attend

loading/offloading in the designate facilities.

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 1)

Job Specific Accountabilities

• Receive FAN (Filling Advise Notice) from the Distribution Supervisors, checks and drive the vehicles to
  
  

designated loading bay and loads the product as per the FAN details and according to the laid down

procedures.

• Inspects the vehicle before loading to ensure that routine maintenance checks have been carried out
  
  

by workshop personnel and informs any defects to Distribution Supervisor. Checks availability of hoses

and couplings in the vehicle. Ensures that product compartment of the vehicle is empty before loading

any products. Ensures that fuel tanks are full before proceeding on trips and seal the vehicle properly

in the supervision of Supply Operators before proceeding to deliver product.

• Load the petroleum products in heavy duty road tankers from ADNOC Distribution Terminal and drive
  
  

to various customer or filling station/depot locations for the delivery and back, according to dispatch

schedules and work shifts. Ensures that loading arms are properly handled and parked back after

completion of loading. Ensures Safe Speed Limit is maintained while driving and UAE Traffic Rules &

regulations are followed.

• Inform ADNOC Emergency Response system (800999) in the event of accident or break down. During
  
  

emergency in the Depot follows emergency response procedure.

• Report the Supervisor about the customer site condition, approach road and storage facilities, if
  
  

difficulties are encountered at the customer site, for the re-inspection and necessary action.

• After loading is finished collects Product Delivery Note/Product Transfer Notes from Depot gate.
  
  

Handover Product Delivery Note/Product Transfer Notes to customers/filling stations representative for

their signature and returns them to Dispatch Assistant / Dispatch Supervisors after delivery of products.

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 2)

Connects and disconnects hoses to the Road Tanker at customer/filling station/depot sites. Ensures

that the person in charge for off- loading and receiving the product at customer site or filling station is

present and ready to receive the product.

• Inspects vehicle prior to usage and ensures that vehicle is in suitable working condition and fit for
  
  

delivery of product. Ensures that hoses, couplings, dipsticks and fire extinguisher are on vehicle.

Checks oil, tires, lights, cleanliness (particularly windshields) prior to leaving depot. Reports any

abnormal noises, defects or vibrations to supervisor. Ensures the availability of valid vehicle registration

card, road permits and required security passes before leaving to the assigned destination. Takes

vehicle to out-sourced garages as directed to be cleaned, serviced and repaired. Attends vehicle in the

event of an accident or breakdown, until the arrival of Emergency Response Team, civil Defence and

Workshop crew.

• Engages in the recovery operation of contaminated product at the Service Station / Customer sites
  
  

under the supervision of Distribution Supervisor/ Dispatch Assistant.

• Engages in the delivery of special products such as Jet A1 & Multi products (in drums) to the VIP
  
  

customers and Biodiesel etc.

• Complies with all safety rules and regulations and adheres to (particularly Fasten seat belt, maintain
  
  

speed limits & follow the fatigue & distractions events in line with ADNOC Life Saving rules) including

the use of PPE. Maintain & keep the work environment in a clean and tidy condition including removal

of wastes and spillages.

• Provides outstanding customer service and strives to provide a high level of service to all customers, at
  
  

all times to ensure customer loyalty.

• Performs other similar or related duties when assigned by Distribution Team Leader or direct supervisor.
  
  

HSE

• Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability
  
  

guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.

• Perform the job safely in line with HSE procedures
• Ensure full compliance to PPE and other safety regulations
• Reports all Incidents and Near Misses, immediately to the supervisor
• Follows Company Emergency Procedures and participates in Emergency drills accordingly.
• Participates in safety talks/Meetings.
• Participate in HSE campaigns, training courses, awareness sessions and initiatives deployment to
  
  

ensure meeting the objectives.

HSE - fire-fighting Operations

• Carry out regular and surprise rounds of critical areas of operation as well as facilities to ensure that
  
  

fire equipment are in workable conditions at all times and stop/ report unsafe precedents.

• Inspect, clean and test fire-fighting apparatus, tools and equipment, including hose and hose fittings,
  
  

hydrants, ladders and hand extinguishers to ensure all firefighting equipment are in good condition

and ready to be used when required.

• Respond to fire or accident alarms from the plants control rooms, determine the approach to fire’s
  
  

location, make the necessary hose connections to fixed fire hydrants, and start firefighting using

appropriate fighting tools according to the source of fire.

• Participate in taking emergency actions dictated by the situation to ensure quick and immediate
  
  

response to the emergency.

• Monitor screens & alarm systems in
  
  

Generic Accountabilities (continue)

Internal Communications & Working Relationships

• Have good contact with Dispatch Supervisors / Dispatch Assistant and Supply Operators.
• Have good contact with customers and filling station/depots staff when delivering products
  
  

Minimum Qualification

Primary School Education

Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills
• 3-5 years’ experience in driving H/D vehicles and transporting inflammable petroleum products
• Knowledge of English & Arabic languages (spoken & written).
• UAE Driver’s License
• Familiarity with the basics of customer service.
  
  

Professional Certifications

• UAE Driver’s License - Heavy vehicle
  
  

Work Condition, Physical effort & Work Environment

Physical Effort

Involved physical effort associated with driving road tanker and transporting petroleum products.

Work Environment

Duties are performed entirely outdoors. Exposed to prevailing weather conditions when driving or waiting during loading and off-loading products from the vehicle.

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