CO2 Plant Operator - Wellington, Cape Town

Recruiter:

Fempower

Job Ref:

1677589798

Date posted:

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

We are looking for a hands-on, safety-conscious CO? Plant Operator to join our team at the Heineken Wellington facility. You will be responsible for the operation, minor mechanical maintenance, inspection, and reliability of the CO? plant and associated equipment — including compressors, scrubbers, storage balloons, pipelines, and loading systems.

Key Responsibilities

Process control of CO? gas production
Monitor and control plant and CO? related on-site operations
Perform routine and preventative maintenance on all plant equipment
Diagnose and repair mechanical faults to minimise plant downtime
Monitor equipment performance and ensure safe, efficient plant operation
Perform tanker loading
Complete maintenance PMs, job cards, and daily plant performance logs
Adhere to safety standards, procedures, and housekeeping requirements
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Plant Supervisor

Requirements

NQF Level 3 or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Fitting, or Millwright
Proven mechanical maintenance experience in a processing or gas plant environment
Knowledge of rotating equipment (compressors, pumps, motors)
Experience with pressure systems, valves, and piping
Strong fault-finding skills and a practical, hands-on approach
Ability to work independently and under pressure
High attention to detail and a safety-conscious mindset
Good problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
Basic understanding of instrumentation and control systems (advantageous)
Experience in CO? or gas plants (advantageous)

Working Conditions

Full-time shift work, including weekends and overtime as required

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