Process Operator - Chlor Alkali Plant

About the role

Coogee, an Australian leader in chlor-alkali chemicals founded in 1971, is looking for a Process Operator to join its Kemerton plant in the Kemerton Industrial Park, 20 km north of Bunbury, WA. The plant produces mainly chlorine gas and caustic soda and has expanded with a modern electrolysis process. The position is permanent and full-time, on an even-time roster split between day and night shifts with two weekends off every four.

Key responsibilities

• Become competent in all aspects of plant operation under the direction of the shift supervisor.
• Respond to process alarms and equipment fault notifications from the plant control room system.
• Carry out routine plant sampling and laboratory analyses as required.
• Analyse process information and interpret complex operational data to make sound judgement decisions.

Required profile

• Ideally operational experience in a continuous processing environment, preferably in chemical manufacturing or a closely related industry (not mandatory).
• Enthusiastic, proactive, with excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Right to live and work in Australia; candidates may be asked to complete compliance checks.

What we offer

• Competitive annual salary and financial incentives.
• Superannuation, holidays and overtime paid on total pay, not base pay.
• Overtime at double time and annual leave accrued at 26 shifts per year.
• Annual fitness scheme and phone reimbursement.
• PPE and laundry service provided.
• Staff access to Port Gregory and Coolangatta holiday accommodation.
• Mid-year events, annual Christmas parties and kids' Christmas parties.
• A clean processing environment and well-paced work.
• Structured operator development pathway and Employee Assistance Program.

To apply, use the Apply button to submit a resume and a cover letter explaining how you fit the role.