Plant Operator

Supagas; Bomaderry; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Reward & Discount Program

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing Initiatives

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Supagas is seeking an experienced Plant Operator for our Bomaderry Branch to operate CO2 plants, perform QA checks and support maintenance. This hands‑on role requires forklift operation and a strong safety mindset to keep operations safe and efficient.

You will monitor equipment, assist with parts ordering, and participate in Supagas bonus schemes and wellbeing initiatives. Permanent, full-time position with a competitive salary and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Forklift licence is required.
• Experience operating a process plant.
• Theoretical understanding of gas production and gas processes is advantageous.
• Experience in a manufacturing plant and maintenance aptitude.
• Ability to take strong, decisive action prioritising safety.
• Drive to achieve and ability to persuade and influence others.
• Flexibility to work overtime when required.
• Pre-employment medical examination required.

Responsibilities

• Operate CO2 plants and fault finding.
• Carry out daily quality and operational checks of the Bomaderry CO2 Plant.
• Assist with basic maintenance tasks.
• Load CO2 tankers and vessels.
• Assist in ensuring spare parts are stored, catalogued and replenished as needed.
• Assist in ordering and re-ordering parts/spare parts for maintenance, installations or breakdowns.
• Monitor equipment performance and participate in plant efficiency programmes.

Skills

Forklift licence

Process plant operation

Gas production knowledge

Maintenance aptitude

Safety leadership

Decision making

Overtime flexibility

Job description

Supagas is a fast-growing national, leading supplier of cylinder gases such as LPG, Industrial Gases, Hospitality Gases and Helium. We are rapidly building a reputation for growth and success based on an exceptional "YES WE CAN" customer service offering and quality products in the highly competitive market.

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experiencedPlant Operator to join our team at our Bomaderry Branch.

This hands‑on role is responsible for the operation of the CO2 Plants, undertaking QA checks, loading transport containers and assisting with maintenance tasks.

As a plant operator, you will play a key role in ensuring our operations run safely and smoothly, while embodying our‘Yes We Can’ethos and commitment to safety:Think SAFE, Work SAFE, Live SAFE.

Duties

• Operating CO2Plants and fault finding
• Carrying out daily quality and operational checks of the Bomaderry CO2 Plant
• Assisting with basic maintenance tasks when required
• Loading CO2 tankers and vessels
• Assist in ensuring that all spare parts are stored, catalogued and that spare parts are replenished as soon as they are used
• Assist in ordering and re-ordering of parts/spare parts for maintenance, installations or breakdowns
• Monitor equipment performance and be involved in plant efficiency programmes
• Permanent, Full Time
• Competitive Salary Package
• Involved in the Supagas bonus scheme
• Excellent Employee Reward & Discount Program
• Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Initiatives
• Friendly and Supportive Team Environment
• Work for an Essential Service – financial stability and job security

Skills & experience

• Forklift licence is required
• Experience in operating a process plant.
• A technical orientation is advantageous involving a theoretical understanding of gas production and gas processes
• Previous experience in a manufacturing plant and maintenance aptitude
• Have the capacity to take strong, decisive action in response to business performance issues prioritising safety.
• Must have the drive to achieve and the ability to persuade and influence others
• Flexibility to work overtime when required
• The successful candidate will be required to attend a pre-employment medical examination.

Most importantly at Supagas we value attitude above all else. We are looking for the next team player to embody the 'Yes We Can' ethos!