Process Operator

The Role

This role is responsible Operation of a Fixed Continuous Operation Production plant, ensuring high-quality output while maintaining safety, efficiency, and compliance with operational standards.

If you have, hands on experience in Fixed Production and Batching Plant operations, and an ability to undertake basic mechanical repairs, then this role will be a great fit for you. 

We are seeking people with a clear commitment to workplace safety, strong mechanical aptitude and a sound understanding of fixed and batch plant operations. This is a great opportunity for a local person to join and work with a small dynamic and supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 100% commitment to safety, following Adbri Standards and regulatory requirements.
• Work independently and within a team environment.
• Operate the production plant for the conversion of Quicklime through a hydration process into final product know as Milk of Lime.
• Load bulk tankers with Hydrated and Milk of Lime products.
• Conduct product sampling and complete basic quality testing
• Monitor and troubleshoot equipment failures, assisting in operational diagnostics.
• Ensure compliance with Process Controls.
• Ensure orders are processed on time and within specification.
• Liaise with the customer service team to fulfill customer orders.
• Monitor product stock levels to support uninterrupted production.
• Reduce material waste by monitoring operations and offering improvement suggestions.

What You Need to Succeed

• Valid WA Drivers Licence 
• First Aid Certificate (including LV rescue and CPR).
• Demonstrated Plant Operation experience 
• Quality control experience (product sampling & testing) is desirable.
• Proficiency in MS office Excel, and Email 

Preferred but not mandatory 

• Valid Forklift Licence.
• Forklift and plant operation experience in a heavy industry environment.
• Confined Space Entry certification.
• Working Safely at Heights certification.
• Equipment and Process Isolation training.

Our business

Cockburn Cement is the leading Western Australian manufacturer of cement, lime, packaged cement and drymix products. For over 60 years we have played a key part in the development of Western Australia with our products used in infrastructure, residential projects, mining and agricultural sectors.

Cockburn Cement is a fully owned entity of Adbri; a construction materials and industrial minerals manufacturing company that has been building a better Australia since 1882. Adbri's portfolio of respected brands employs over 1500 people nationally and provides cement, lime, concrete, aggregates, masonry products and industrial minerals.

A safe and supportive environment

Cockburn Cement puts safety first and recognises that diversity in our workforce drives innovation and encourages creativity.