Process Operator – Cement Plant

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for a safety‑focused and motivated Process Plant Operator to join Cockburn Cement’s Kwinana operation. You will work in a highly automated manufacturing environment, operating a range of cement processing assets and ensuring production targets, product quality and customer requirements are consistently met.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and monitor automated cement manufacturing and material handling equipment.
• Control production processes through SCADA and other process control systems.
• Conduct product sampling, testing and quality‑assurance activities.
• Troubleshoot operational issues, assist with fault diagnosis and optimise equipment performance.
• Coordinate safe plant isolations and permit‑to‑work activities.
• Operate mobile equipment including forklifts, skid steers and front‑end loaders.
• Monitor inventory levels and support efficient production planning.
• Assist with bulk product dispatch and customer order fulfilment.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards across the site.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, reliability, efficiency and plant performance.

Required profile

• Experience operating fixed plant in heavy industrial, manufacturing, mining, quarrying, cement, lime or processing environments.
• Current Forklift Licence (LF) or ability to obtain one.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting capability.
• Commitment to workplace safety and environmental compliance.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.

Required skills

• SCADA system operation
• Forklift operation
• Skid steer operation
• Front‑end loader operation
• Process control systems
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Quality control and product testing