Controls the operation of chemical production plant.

Controls equipment that performs continuous and batch processes to process chemicals; controls the preparation, measuring and feeding of raw material and processing agents such as catalysts and filtering media into plant; patrols and inspects equipment to ensure proper operation and sets operating controls on equipment; analyses samples and readings and records test data; controls records of production, quantities transferred and details of blending and pumping operations; checks equipment for malfunctions and arranges maintenance.

• Works indoors in chemical plants.
• Works in a noisy environment with a range of chemical processing machinery and equipment. Wears appropriate protective clothing and equipment including gloves, ear and eye protection when necessary.

• Medium physical work.
• Stands frequently on concrete floors and walks about work areas to inspect and test equipment, materials and general installation.
• Sits at control room switchboard and uses computerised control systems to monitor and make required adjustments to chemical processing machinery.
• Occasionally stretches up and across when working on equipment, adjusting machines and inspecting them for malfunctions.
• Squatting, crouching or kneeling movements may be necessary but are not a significant feature of the job.
• Bending is required occasionally.
• Twisting of the body or neck is not a significant component of the job.
• There is an occasional requirement for lifting and carrying equipment and tools to complete manual work on-site.
• Repetitive hand and arm movements are likely for the setting of operation machinery and data entry.
• Driving is not required.
• Mental skills necessary include practical, technical and problem-solving skills.

A New Zealand Register Level 4 qualification or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3). In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. For entry-level positions on-the-job training may be sufficient.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.