Control Room Operator - Blending & SCADA

FUCHS PETROLUB SE; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 230,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse tasks

Career development

Market benefits

Job summary

FUCHS PETROLUB SE in Isando (Johannesburg) invites applications for a Control Room Operator. You will monitor blending processes from the control room, execute the production plan, and ensure daily targets are met.

The role requires an N6 or National Diploma in Chemical/Operations/Mechanical, 2+ years in manufacturing, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and SAP. Shift work and good English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Two years or more in blending, processing, chemical, lubricant, or similar manufacturing environment.
• Good written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor blending equipment and processes from the control room.
• Execute the production plan and achieve daily and shift targets.
• Monitor all stages of blending: dosing, heating, cooling, mixing, transferring.
• Verify job cards match product formulations on SCADA.
• Track system messages, stoppages, oil levels, pressures, and processing conditions.
• Coordinate raw material orders and request base oils; arrange lab samples.
• Ensure vessels and tanks are ready before starts or transfers.
• Capture production data, complete work orders, reconcile downtime, and prepare shift reports.
• Investigate deviations, incidents, accidents, breakdowns, and processing challenges.
• Work with Maintenance to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Implement preventative measures to minimise loss and contamination.
• Operate weighbridge and log vehicle, customer, supplier, material, and tonnage data.

Skills

Blending operations

SCADA familiarity

Shift work

English comms

Education

N6/National Diploma (Chemical/Operations/Mechanical)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

FUCHS PETROLUB SE in Isando (Johannesburg) invites applications for a Control Room Operator. You will monitor blending processes from the control room, execute the production plan, and ensure daily targets are met.

The role requires an N6 or National Diploma in Chemical/Operations/Mechanical, 2+ years in manufacturing, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and SAP. Shift work and good English communication are essential.