Process Operator

Employment Type

Full Time

Duties/Skills 

Prepare, operate and shut down the pilot plant during scheduled campaigns; monitor conditions, collect samples and record data.

Handle and store process materials, chemicals, products and waste in line with procedures.

Inspect equipment, assist with routine maintenance and troubleshooting, and maintain safe, organised work areas.

Support laboratory trials, basic testing, accurate records and continuous improvement.

At least up to 3 years of hands-on experience in chemical, mineral or metallurgical processing, manufacturing, pilot plants or similar industrial operations.

Strong safety awareness, teamwork, communication, record-keeping and ability to follow operating procedures.

Practical equipment inspection, workshop tool and basic maintenance skills.

Australian citizenship or permanent residency; forklift (LF) licence and First Aid Certificate, or ability to obtain both before operational duties.

Availability for rostered day/night shifts up to 12 hours during campaigns.

High-risk chemical handling; chemical protective PPE; pilot-scale or R&D; facilities; process instrumentation, P&IDs;, HMI/PLC systems, sampling or basic laboratory testing.

This role involves hazardous and corrosive chemicals, including sulfuric acid and hydrogen fluoride. Task-specific protective equipment is required, including supplied-air chemical suits for certain high-risk activities.

Want to know more?

If this position sounds suitable call Clint : 0490 034 964 for a pre-screening face to face interview or email including your resume: clint.sheehan@bbamz.com.au