The Role
An exciting opportunity exists for a safety-focused and motivated Process Plant Operator to join the team at Cockburn Cement's Kwinana operation.
This hands-on role is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a range of automated processing assets including raw material drying systems, cement mills, hydration plants, blending facilities and bulk dispatch operations. Working within a highly automated manufacturing environment, you will play a key role in ensuring production targets, product quality and customer requirements are consistently achieved.
This position offers the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art processing equipment, automated control systems and advanced laboratory technologies while contributing to the production of materials essential to Australia's construction and infrastructure sectors.
Key Responsibilities
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Operate and monitor automated cement manufacturing and material handling equipment.
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Control production processes through SCADA and process control systems.
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Conduct product sampling, testing and quality assurance activities.
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Troubleshoot operational issues and assist with fault diagnosis and equipment optimisation.
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Coordinate safe plant isolations and permit-to-work activities.
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Operate mobile equipment including forklifts, skid steers and front-end loaders.
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Monitor inventory levels and support efficient production planning.
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Assist with bulk product dispatch and customer order fulfilment.
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Maintain high housekeeping standards across the site.
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Identify opportunities to improve safety, reliability, efficiency and plant performance.
About You
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Experience operating fixed plant within a heavy industrial, manufacturing, mining, quarrying, cement, lime or processing environment.
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Current Forklift Licence (LF) or the ability to obtain one.
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Experience operating automated production equipment and process control systems.
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Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting capability.
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Commitment to workplace safety and environmental compliance.
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Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
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Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
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Experience with quality control, product testing or laboratory processes will be highly regarded.
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Comfortable using technology including SCADA systems, tablets and computer-based reporting tools.
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.
