Chemical Plant Operator – Process & Safety Specialist

InterGroup; Waikato; On-site; NZD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking an experienced Chemical Plant Operator to join our team and support the safe and efficient delivery of chemical processing and cleaning activities across industrial projects.

This hands-on role suits someone with experience in chemical processing, chemical cleaning or industrial services who is committed to maintaining high standards of safety, quality and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2.5–5 years’ relevant experience in chemical plant operation, chemical processing, or chemical cleaning.
• Ability to interpret operating procedures, instrument readings, test results and process conditions.
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, teamwork and commitment to safe, quality-focused work.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor chemical processing, dosing, circulation, transfer and cleaning systems.
• Safely prepare, handle, mix and dose chemicals and processing agents.
• Carry out plant start-ups, shutdowns, isolations, changeovers, decontamination and chemical cleaning activities.
• Inspect equipment, identify faults or abnormal conditions, and support troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Work closely with managers, engineers, maintenance teams and customers to ensure safe and efficient project delivery.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company procedures, customer requirements and HSEQ standards.

Skills

Chemical plant operation

Chemical processing

Chemical cleaning

Job description

Jora New Zealand is seeking an experienced Chemical Plant Operator to join our team and support the safe and efficient delivery of chemical processing and cleaning activities across industrial projects.

This hands-on role suits someone with experience in chemical processing, chemical cleaning or industrial services who is committed to maintaining high standards of safety, quality and operational efficiency.