Manufacturing

Plant Operator

Phakisa Group·Gauteng, south-africa·Full Time·Onsite
ManufacturingFull TimeOnsite
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Job Summary

  • We are looking for a Plant Operator to work in and maintain a solvent distillation plant on behalf of a client in JHB - Eastern Suburbs. The successful candidate will closely collaborate with the technical maintenance and operation team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Oversee continuous distillation processes
  • Monitor critical operating parameters
  • Optimize production efficiency
  • Hands-on experience with SCADA and PLC systems
  • Interpret trends, alarms, and interlocks
  • Utilize strong computer literacy (MS Office)
  • Demonstrate knowledge of PSM frameworks (e.g. OSHA act)
  • Coordinate with maintenance and engineering during planned maintenance turnarounds and unplanned shutdowns
  • Apply root cause analysis (RCA) and NCR for continuous improvement

Job Requirements

  • Grade 12
  • Relevant tertiary education in Engineering, Management, or Automation Process

Experience

  • Minimum 2 years in petrochemical/chemical processing
  • At least 3 years in a distillation plant environment
  • 3-4 years overseeing continuous distillation processes
  • 3-4 years hands-on experience with SCADA and PLC systems
  • 3-4 years strong computer literacy (MS Office)
  • 3-4 years demonstrated knowledge of PSM frameworks
  • 0-2 years exposure to shutdown experience
  • 0-2 years experience with root cause analysis and NCR

Key skills

MatricBachelors
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Company

Phakisa Group

Location

Gauteng, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

October 28, 2026

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