On-Site Chemical Plant Operator - Paid Training & Benefits

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage with shift allowances

Medical and retirement benefits

Paid training

Richards Bay employment security

Safety equipment provided

Strong safety culture

Job summary

Placements24 presents a Chemical Plant Operator role in Richards Bay, focusing on safe operation and monitoring of production equipment. The candidate will follow procedures, address deviations, and maintain compliant logs in a fast-paced industrial setting.

The position emphasizes safety culture, teamwork, and reliable performance to ensure continuous production and adherence to environmental standards. Training opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification is an advantage.
• Experience as chemical plant operator or similar industrial role.
• Strong knowledge of chemical processes and safety procedures.
• Able to read P&IDs, operating manuals, and Safety Data Sheets.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor processing equipment following SOPs.
• Perform routine inspections and minor repairs.
• Respond to alarms and deviations with corrective actions.
• Monitor process parameters and adjust controls.
• Maintain health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Keep accurate logs and production records.

Skills

Chemical plant ops

Safety compliance

P&IDs reading

Teamwork

Manual labor

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma

Technical certification advantageous

Tools

P&IDs

SDS manuals

Operating manuals

Job description

Placements24 presents a Chemical Plant Operator role in Richards Bay, focusing on safe operation and monitoring of production equipment. The candidate will follow procedures, address deviations, and maintain compliant logs in a fast-paced industrial setting.

The position emphasizes safety culture, teamwork, and reliable performance to ensure continuous production and adherence to environmental standards. Training opportunities are included.