Trainee Process Operator: Chemical Plant Training

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Mentorship

Tech exposure

Trade qualification

Shift allowance

Career growth

Safety focus

Stable industry

Skill development

Production impact

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Trainee Process Operator for a major petrochemical site in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. This apprenticeship offers comprehensive training, mentorship, and a clear path to becoming a qualified operator.

You will monitor and optimize production processes, learn to operate processing equipment, and participate in safety drills within a demanding industrial environment. Relocation to Richards Bay may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical understanding and willingness to learn technical processes.
• Commitment to safety and strict protocol adherence.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding plant environment.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate and monitor complex chemical processing equipment.
• Assist in controlling process variables such as temperature and pressure.
• Perform routine checks and inspections of plant machinery.
• Respond to alarms and deviations from normal conditions.
• Conduct basic laboratory tests for product quality.
• Maintain accurate operation logs and records.
• Follow safety procedures and environmental regulations.
• Participate in emergency drills and procedures.
• Assist in startup, shutdown, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Team player

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Trainee Process Operator for a major petrochemical site in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. This apprenticeship offers comprehensive training, mentorship, and a clear path to becoming a qualified operator.

You will monitor and optimize production processes, learn to operate processing equipment, and participate in safety drills within a demanding industrial environment. Relocation to Richards Bay may be required.