Plant/Shift Operator

About the Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in the safe and efficient operation of the plant. Working a rotating shift roster, you will monitor processes, support maintenance activities, and help drive a strong safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate and monitor plant equipment and processing systems, including field equipment and DCS (Distributed Control System).
• Monitor plant performance, identify equipment faults and process issues, and take appropriate action.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance and isolations, while supporting maintenance and shutdown activities as required.
• Collect production samples, complete operational checks, and maintain accurate production reports, shift logs, and computer-based records.
• Issue and work under Permit to Work systems and follow all site safety and emergency procedures.
• Conduct effective shift handovers to ensure operational continuity.

Role Requirements

• Previous experience as a Plant Operator, Process Technician, Production Operator, Chemical Process Operator, or similar role.
• Current Forklift Licence (essential).
• Experience in manufacturing, mining, chemical processing, or other heavy industrial environments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting ability, and computer skills for reporting and data entry.
• Experience with DCS or automated process control systems (desirable).
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, teamwork, and the ability to work a rotating shift roster.

Highly Regarded

• Boiler Operator experience or certification, including the operation and monitoring of industrial steam boilers.
• Boilermaker/Welder trade qualification, fabrication experience, or other relevant trade background.
• High Risk Work Licences, Confined Space, and Working at Heights tickets.
• Experience with Permit to Work systems, isolation procedures, fixed plant maintenance, and shutdown activities.

What Programmed can offer you

• Employee Assistance Program
• Weekly Pay
• 24/7 Operations Support
• PPE and Medicals all included

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

So it's over to you. If you would like to join our team, APPLY now.

To learn more about working with Programmed, we encourage you to visit our website.

Consultant

Marama.mahauariki@programmed.com.au

Reference number: 76693

Profession:

Mining and Resources

Mining - Mineral Processing

Company: Programmed / PERSOLKELLY

Date posted: 17th Jul, 2026