Senior Refinery Operator: PLC Control & Profit Share

Scientific & Technical Recruitment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual profit share

Family-owned business culture

Ongoing training and development

Modern plant and PLC control systems

Job summary

Scientific & Technical Recruitment seeks a Senior Operator for a modern waste oil recycling facility in New Zealand. You will own plant performance, operate PLC-controlled systems, and support safe, efficient operation alongside an operations team.

You’ll bring hands-on experience in production environments, strong mechanical aptitude, and knowledge of permit-to-work procedures. The role involves shift work, including nights and weekends, with opportunities for development and a profit‑sharing

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in a production facility, refinery, process plant, manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with industrial equipment.
• Experience operating PLC-controlled processing systems.
• Knowledge of pumps, valves, motors and rotating equipment.
• Strong understanding of safe operating procedures and permit‑to‑work systems.
• Hands-on troubleshooting approach.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and optimize PLC-controlled processing equipment.
• Monitor and control plant output and product quality; sample testing and parameter adjustments.
• Identify equipment issues early and minimise downtime.
• Carry out routine inspections and basic mechanical maintenance.
• Support maintenance teams during breakdowns and planned shutdowns.
• Respond to plant incidents and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

PLC systems

Pumps & rotating equipment

Safe operating procedures

Plant operations experience

Education

Process Operations / Mechanical Engineering qualification

Tools

PLC control systems

Job description

Scientific & Technical Recruitment seeks a Senior Operator for a modern waste oil recycling facility in New Zealand. You will own plant performance, operate PLC-controlled systems, and support safe, efficient operation alongside an operations team.

You’ll bring hands-on experience in production environments, strong mechanical aptitude, and knowledge of permit-to-work procedures. The role involves shift work, including nights and weekends, with opportunities for development and a profit‑sharing