Process Technician

About Us

Southern Cross Fertilisers runs Phosphate Hill and the Mount Isa Acid Plant. We are two operations in North West Queensland that depend on each other, and that our neighbours and the region depend on too. The fertiliser we make supports Australian farmers and helps put food on tables here and overseas.

We are Australian. We are resilient, diverse, invested and proud.

How we work matters to us. Safety is not a slogan here. It's how we run every shift, and production never comes ahead of it. Our plants run on standards, not heroics: planned work, predictable tonnes, doing what we say we'll do and when something goes wrong, we look at the system before the person. People here report openly because the focus is on improvement, not blame.

We're an operation with a great reputation, and we back our people with meaningful work and high levels of ownership.

About The Role

Reporting to the Granulation Process Team Leader, you'll operate the Granulation Plant at Phosphate Hill Operations, working to safety, environmental, cost and production objectives on a day to day basis. You'll monitor plant conditions and process stability, troubleshoot issues as they arise, and work closely with the Rail Road Out, Phosphoric Acid, Ammonia, Lab and Solar teams to keep production running. You'll work towards your Certificate III in Process Operations and progress your plant competencies with a view to advancing to Senior Process Technician. The role is based at Phosphate Hill Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete sampling and plant inspections on a daily basis or as required
• Attend all handover and pre-start meetings
• Maintain and review plant procedures in line with IPL standards
• Monitor plant conditions and process stability, troubleshooting issues and reporting faults to your Team Leader
• Maintain outstanding housekeeping standards, audits and checks
• Complete your plant competencies and Certificate III in Process Operations within the prescribed time
• Comply with Company HSE Performance Standards and Rules to Live By
• Participate in performance review and continuous improvement processes

About You

• Minimum of 1 year operating experience, preferably in chemical manufacturing
• An understanding of chemical processing plants
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work well both individually and in a team environment
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in adverse environments
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Willingness to obtain QMS 1, 2 and 3

Highly desirable:

• Site Induction and Senior First Aid
• Basic computer literacy in Word and Excel
• Proficiency in basic SAP functions, such as raising notifications, reservations and requisitions
• Skid steer, forklift, EWP or gantry crane tickets

Benefits To You

• A team that shows up for each other
• Salary packaging options
• Confidential employee assistance program
• Mental health and wellbeing program
• 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer, 3 weeks for secondary carer
• Superannuation paid on unpaid parental leave, up to 12 months
• Real opportunities for career progression through succession planning and development

Everyone Gets a Fair Go

We want people from different backgrounds, experiences and walks of life. It makes us a better operation and a better place to work. We're building a workplace that is safe and fair for everyone, with flexible work options that let our people do good work and have a life outside it. If that sounds like you, we'd like to hear from you.

About Our Process

Our recruitment process usually involves an interview (Teams or face to face), reference checks and a medical. Depending on the role, it may also include a site visit and psychometric testing.