Scientific Technical Recruitment
1 month ago
Senior Operator
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Company information
- Company
- Scientific Technical Recruitment
- Location
- New Zealand, North Island, Auckland New Zealand
- Posted
- 1 month ago
Job description
31st July, 2026
As a Senior Operator, you'll take ownership of plant performance while supporting the safe and efficient operation of the refinery.
Key Responsibilities
You'll enjoy hands-on work, solving problems and taking ownership of plant performance.
You'll bring:
Hours of Work
The plant operates 24/7 on a rotating 2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off roster. Overtime and occasional call-outs may be required, and weekend work forms part of the roster.
If you're a mechanically minded operator who enjoys leading from the front and keeping plant running at its best, we'd love to hear from you.
Sarah Coad – Division Manager
[email protected]
09 200 3125
Join a modern, purpose-built oil recycling facility using cutting-edge technology to convert waste oil into high-value base oils. As a senior operator on shift, you will be combining strong mechanical capability with process knowledge to keep the plant operating safely, efficiently and reliably.
This is a practical role where you'll work alongside the operations team carrying out plant operation, and basic maintenance while supporting the lead operator on shift.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Work in one of New Zealand's newest waste oil processing facilities
- Annual profit share
- Family-owned business where your contribution is valued
- Ongoing training and development
- Modern plant, equipment and PLC control systems
As a Senior Operator, you'll take ownership of plant performance while supporting the safe and efficient operation of the refinery.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate, monitor and optimise PLC-controlled processing equipment
- Identify equipment issues early and minimise downtime
- Carry out routine inspections and basic mechanical maintenance
- Support maintenance teams during breakdowns and planned shutdowns
- Respond to plant incidents breakdowns and support continuous improvement initiatives
You'll enjoy hands-on work, solving problems and taking ownership of plant performance.
You'll bring:
- Previous experience in a similar production facility, refinery, process plant, manufacturing or heavy industry.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with industrial equipment
- Experience operating PLC-controlled processing systems
- Knowledge of pumps, valves, motors and rotating equipment
- Leadership or senior operator experience
- Strong understanding of safe operating procedures and permit-to-work systems
- A practical, calm approach to troubleshooting
Hours of Work
The plant operates 24/7 on a rotating 2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off roster. Overtime and occasional call-outs may be required, and weekend work forms part of the roster.
If you're a mechanically minded operator who enjoys leading from the front and keeping plant running at its best, we'd love to hear from you.
Sarah Coad – Division Manager
[email protected]
09 200 3125
Required skills
- mechanical engineering
- training
- maintenance
- mechanical maintenance
- leadership
- development
- manufacturing
- troubleshooting
- continuous improvement
- inspections
- mechanical aptitude
- motors
- overtime
- pumps
- industrial equipment
- trade qualification
- weekend work
- rotating equipment
- call-outs
- valves
- breakdowns
- production facility
- plant operation
- maintenance teams
- process knowledge
- rotating roster
- refinery
- heavy industry
- downtime
- process plant
- profit share
- safe operating procedures
- process operations
- permit-to-work systems
- plc control systems
- base oils
- oil recycling
- mechanical capability
- lead operator
- waste oil processing
- plc-controlled processing equipment
- planned shutdowns
- plant incidents
- senior operator experience
- 24/7 operation
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