Plant Operator
Phakisa Group · Johannesburg, Gauteng
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- We are looking for a Plant Operator to work in and maintain a solvent distillation plant on behalf of a client in JHB - Eastern Suburbs. The successful candidate will closely collaborate with the technical maintenance and operation team.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee continuous distillation processes
- Monitor critical operating parameters
- Optimize production efficiency
- Hands-on experience with SCADA and PLC systems
- Interpret trends, alarms, and interlocks
- Utilize strong computer literacy (MS Office)
- Demonstrate knowledge of PSM frameworks (e.g. OSHA act)
- Coordinate with maintenance and engineering during planned maintenance turnarounds and unplanned shutdowns
- Apply root cause analysis (RCA) and NCR for continuous improvement
Job Requirements
- Grade 12
- Relevant tertiary education in Engineering, Management, or Automation Process
Experience
- Minimum 2 years in petrochemical/chemical processing
- At least 3 years in a distillation plant environment
- 3-4 years overseeing continuous distillation processes
- 3-4 years hands-on experience with SCADA and PLC systems
- 3-4 years strong computer literacy (MS Office)
- 3-4 years demonstrated knowledge of PSM frameworks
- 0-2 years exposure to shutdown experience
- 0-2 years experience with root cause analysis and NCR