The CREST

4.
HISTORY IN
THE MAKING!
The Xin Si Lu- the ship which transported our four LPG tanks safely across the
ocean from China, berthed in Richards Bay on Friday, 12 September 2019.
Numerous challenges were encountered with regard to getting the tanks from the
ship into their cradles at BTT, however once the first tank was transported to site,
the remaining three were moved across relatively quickly.
OUR JOURNEY
WITH BTT
Life is a journey, and everyone has their own story to tell about how they got
to where they are today.
In August, we celebrated some Long Service milestones, and among them,
was one 35 year and two 30-year achievements.
Here are their stories:
Dominic Mjwara Isaiah Ndlovu Amos Sithole
“I joined BTT in 1988 and I have been based
at Bay 1 for the past 30 years as a Level 4
Operator. I grew up on a farm as an only
child after my sibling passed away and I
used to watch my dad getting ready for work;
he worked at Island View Storage and I
wanted to follow in his footsteps. I knew
back then that IVS (now BTT) was a good
company to work for.
Over the years, I have seen big improvements
with regard to safety in particular and
I enjoy coming to work.
My advice to anyone who would like to join
BTT is that you must be a team player!”
ASK US
BTT is launching a new platform whereby you can send through any questions that you
would like answered to ASK@bidtanks.com.
Every quarter, we will feature six people with their questions, along with the answer,
on this page of THE CREST.
Published by
Lwazi Corporate Engagements (Pty) Ltd
hayley@lwazi.net / ntando@lwazi.net
“I started working at BTT Richards Bay on
18 May 1989 when it was still called RBBS.
I started out as an Ammonia Operator and
BD Operator, then I became a Shunter and
Driver. In 2002 I was promoted to Loco
Driver and Shunter and in 2008 I was
promoted to permanent Loco Driver,
where I am today.
The biggest change over the years has been
all the tanks that have been built. Lots of
people were employed for Liquid Plant
(Alpha Olefine’s plant). My advice to new
employees is to be patient, be loyal and
always put safety first.”
“I matriculated at Amangwe High School in
Empangeni, and then I started working at
BTT Richards Bay in 1983 as an Operator
Shunter when I was 24 years old.
Back then there were only three BD
Spheres, two ammonia tanks, and one
shunting tractor. After a few years, they built
a Propylene tank and all the old Operators
were trained in Propylene. I was later
promoted to Senior Operator. After 10 years,
Alpha Olefines built liquid and solvent
tanks- the plant grew very quickly. They then
created more departments which meant that
you were no longer required to do shunting
as an Operator, your focus was on operating
the plant. I was elected as a Loco Driver in
the Shunting department and I am still in this
position.
I would like to encourage everyone to be
loyal to BTT- I’ve been able to put my
children through school and college, get
married and buy a house in the township
and rural area. Be obedient, have good
attendance and you will be successful like
me.”