Plant Operations Technician - Safety & Efficiency Lead

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Plant Operations Technician for a role in Richards Bay, South Africa. You will monitor and operate complex plant equipment, maintain logs, and quickly address alarms to ensure safe, continuous production.

The position emphasizes strict safety standards and reliable operation within a major industrial setting. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with industrial processes, strong teamwork, and a proactive approach to maintenance and process improvements in a

Qualifications

• Experience as a Plant Operations Technician or similar industrial role.
• Strong understanding of industrial processes and control systems.
• Ability to interpret data and respond to alarms and alerts.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to procedures.
• Good problem-solving and teamwork skills.
• Experience with plant control software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor plant machinery to meet production schedules.
• Inspect equipment and report issues promptly to supervisors.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance per established schedules.
• Maintain accurate operation logs and production data.
• Respond to alarms and process upsets to maintain safety.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering to implement improvements.

Skills

Plant operations

SCADA systems

Alarm response

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Data interpretation

Tools

SCADA software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Plant Operations Technician for a role in Richards Bay, South Africa. You will monitor and operate complex plant equipment, maintain logs, and quickly address alarms to ensure safe, continuous production.

The position emphasizes strict safety standards and reliable operation within a major industrial setting. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with industrial processes, strong teamwork, and a proactive approach to maintenance and process improvements in a