Chemical Process Technician

About the role

This role covers the chemical manufacturing activities within the Production Department. It involves operating chemical manufacturing steps and forklift and stacker work according to work instructions and safety standards, in a batch-processing and partially manual environment.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and carry out stages of chemical manufacturing, including forklift and stacker work, following work instructions and safety standards.
• Assist the Production Supervisor in troubleshooting quality and process problems.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and show strong ownership of production activities.
• Proactively identify process abnormalities, safety concerns and quality deviations and take timely corrective action.
• Demonstrate good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing setting.
• Be trained to join the Emergency Response Team.

Required profile

• NITEC, Higher NITEC or Diploma in Chemical Process Technology or Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 1 year of experience in DCS or PLC.
• Good teamwork and communication skills, able to support cross-functional work with Production, QC, Engineering and SHE.
• Positive attitude, self-motivated, committed to safety, quality and production targets.
• Forklift licence is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of chemical processes and safe plant operations.
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) or Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).

What we offer

• Leave, insurance, medical, dental and optical benefits.
• Company transport at designated pickup points.