Senior Process Technician — Petrochemical Plant Ops

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowances

Comprehensive medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Extensive training programs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Technician to join our Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal operations. The role focuses on monitoring, operating, and optimizing complex chemical processing units, with emphasis on safety, efficiency and product quality.

The successful candidate will work with advanced process technology, maintain logs, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Applicants should have a National Diploma/Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in process technician roles within petrochemical or chemical industries.
• Proficient with DCS and instrumentation systems.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs and technical drawings.
• Willingness to work shifts and comply with safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor process equipment and control systems to ensure safe production.
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance on process equipment.
• Troubleshoot operational problems and implement corrective actions.
• Collect process samples and conduct basic laboratory tests.
• Ensure adherence to safety SOPs and environmental policies.
• Maintain logs and records of process operations, incidents and maintenance activities.
• Assist in process improvements and optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineers and supervisors to resolve technical issues.
• Participate in safety drills and emergency response procedures.
• Operate specialized equipment within the Richards Bay plant.

Skills

DCS control

Instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Safety protocols

Process monitoring

Education

National Diploma / Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

P&IDs interpretation

Technical drawings

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Technician to join our Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal operations. The role focuses on monitoring, operating, and optimizing complex chemical processing units, with emphasis on safety, efficiency and product quality.

The successful candidate will work with advanced process technology, maintain logs, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Applicants should have a National Diploma/Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years in a