Process Technician

Process Technician

Perth, Western Australia

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: AUD $75,000 - $90,000 per annum

About Our Client

Alba Edible Oils is an Australian edible oil manufacturer based in Hamilton Hill, Western Australia, specialising in naturally pressed and purified cooking oils, commercial frying oils, and bakery fats and oils. The company sources natural ingredients from Australian farmers and uses a natural crushing and purification process to produce high-quality edible oil products.

About the Role

Alba Edible Oils is seeking a Process Technician to operate, monitor and troubleshoot edible oil refining and purification equipment to maintain safe, efficient and reliable plant operations.

The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring processing parameters, conducting routine sampling and quality checks, identifying process abnormalities, maintaining accurate production records and coordinating with production, quality assurance and maintenance personnel. The role requires a strong focus on product quality, food safety, workplace safety and compliance with established operating procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Start, operate, monitor and shut down edible oil refining and processing equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures and production requirements.

Monitor and record processing parameters, including temperature, pressure and flow rates, and make authorised adjustments to maintain stable operations and product quality.

Identify and troubleshoot process abnormalities and equipment faults using operating readings, inspections and sample results, implement corrective actions within delegated authority and escalate unresolved issues to the supervisor.

Monitor process performance, identify operational inefficiencies and recommend improvements to processing procedures, operating settings and production sequences.

Collect representative oil samples, conduct routine testing and quality checks within the scope of training, record results and report deviations from product specifications to quality assurance personnel.

Maintain product quality and food safety by complying with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), hygiene standards, applicable Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) controls and approved processing procedures.

Conduct routine equipment inspections, cleaning and operator maintenance within the scope of training and authorisation, and report mechanical faults and maintenance requirements.

Assist maintenance personnel with equipment inspections, fault investigations, plant preparation and return-to-service activities, following applicable isolation and permit procedures.

Operate processing equipment in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements, environmental controls and established safe operating procedures.

Maintain accurate production records, shift logbooks, process readings, sampling results, maintenance requests and shift handover documentation.

Report plant performance issues, safety hazards, equipment faults, process deviations and technical concerns to the supervisor, including recommendations to improve operational efficiency and reliability.

Coordinate with refinery, production, technical, quality assurance and maintenance personnel to support processing activities and planned maintenance.

Provide operational support in associated processing areas as required, within the scope of training, competence and authorisation.

Essential Requirements

Practical knowledge of process plant operations, including the effects of temperature, pressure and flow on industrial processing activities.

Ability to monitor process parameters, interpret operating instructions and identify process abnormalities or equipment faults.

Ability to conduct routine sampling and quality checks and maintain accurate production and operational records.

Understanding of standard operating procedures, workplace health and safety requirements, food safety controls and environmental procedures.

Ability to follow technical instructions, report operational issues and work effectively with production and maintenance personnel.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe, reliable and quality-focused plant operations.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

Relevant qualification in process plant operations, chemical processing, industrial processing or a related technical field.

Previous experience operating or monitoring industrial processing equipment, preferably in edible oil refining, food manufacturing, oil processing or a similar production environment.

Experience with process monitoring, troubleshooting, sampling, quality control and routine equipment maintenance.

Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, food safety requirements and industrial plant safety procedures.

Experience maintaining production records, completing shift handovers and coordinating with maintenance and quality assurance teams.