Process Operator - Start-up & Process Control (5-Shift)

Xycle; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 vacation days

Travel allowance

Solid pension scheme

Development opportunities

Job summary

Xycle is building a new plant in the Europoort area of Rotterdam to convert plastic waste into pyrolysis oil, driving sustainability in the chemical industry.

As a Process Operator on a 5-shift rotation, you will contribute from day one to commissioning, process control, and responsible ownership of plant performance.

The role offers development opportunities, training support, and a solid pension scheme, with a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Completed VAPRO A or B qualification.
• Willing to obtain VCA and BHV and forklift certificate.
• Proactive mindset and strong team player.
• Experience in the chemical industry is a plus but motivation matters most.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning: participate from day one, assist testing, start-up and fine-tuning of the installation.
• Process control: operate and monitor the pyrolysis installation from control room and field.
• Quality & safety: take samples, perform analyses, ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Technical ownership: safeguard technical integrity, perform inspections, resolve first-line disturbances and identify improvements.
• Logistics: assist in loading and unloading trucks.

Skills

VAPRO A/B

VCA

BHV

Forklift certificate

Education

VAPRO A/B qualification

Job description

Xycle is building a new plant in the Europoort area of Rotterdam to convert plastic waste into pyrolysis oil, driving sustainability in the chemical industry.

As a Process Operator on a 5-shift rotation, you will contribute from day one to commissioning, process control, and responsible ownership of plant performance.

The role offers development opportunities, training support, and a solid pension scheme, with a competitive salary range.