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PROCESS OPERATOR

€27,447.12 - €27,447.12 year (annually)

  • FULL TIME
  • MARSAXLOKK, MALTA
  • FULL DAY
  • 25 November 2026
  • Ref: 458547

We are looking for a process operator to join our team on full time basis with shift arrangements.

We are going through an exciting period of transformation and expansion, and we are looking for talented people to join us. We are hiring a Process Operator for our project in Delimara. Mission To operate the plant’s equipment under both normal and emergency conditions, following established rules and procedures, ensuring compliance with safety, health and environmental standards, and optimising production. Key responsibilities Carry out and control start-up, shutdown and operation of the plant and its auxiliary systems, safely and to the highest technical and environmental standards, without supervision. Control and carry out loading analysis of ships’ tanks in accordance with instructions and procedures. Monitor plant equipment through control panels and other information systems. Perform inspections, operational tests, repairs and adjustments to keep equipment in proper operating condition. Carry out assigned basic scheduled maintenance. Report equipment and installation anomalies and take corrective action, following the Shift Manager’s instructions. Keep facilities clean and orderly. Detect faults and analyse their root cause. Identify and report potential failures and health and safety risks. Manage waste in accordance with established procedures. Place equipment in fail-safe position according to procedures. Process work permits and carry out predictive maintenance routes. Carry out tasks assigned under the Emergency Plans. Requirements Higher Technical Diploma or Engineering Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Chemical or Industrial disciplines (foreign qualifications must be MQRIC-recognised). Ideally 2–3 years of industrial experience. Professional English (B2/C1). Able to work rotating shifts. Flexible attitude and able to work under pressure. Strong commitment to safe working practices. What we offer Contract: Full-time, indefinite Working hours: 40 hours per week, rotating shifts

  • Profiles

  • Competencies

    • Draw up documents for follow-up/manage of personnel; update (social survey tables, salary tables, holiday planning...)
    • Follow-up administrative personnel/staff management: internal shifts, transfers
    • Follow-up administrative personnel/staff management: sorting of resumes, reply to candidates
    • Follow-up on individual files of workers/employees and do updates. Do statutary declarations/notifications
    • Input salary data (bonuses, benefits, deductions...). Check payslips
    • Adjust machine settings (valves, augers...), automated controls or measuring instruments
    • Adjust machines via a selection of programmes or the application and control of the production parameters
    • Adjust setting of machines and equipment, taking product type into account (weight, humidity, resistance...)
    • Adjust tools, machines and equipment to production type
    • Analyse data for follow-up of production (cost-benefit analysis, energy consumption...). Decide on corrective actions
    • Check and maintain installations (cleaning, lubricating...)
    • Check condition and function of machine, position machines in accordance with processes
    • Check functioning of machines and safety equipment and report malfunctions
    • Check operation of machines and equipment during production
    • Check parameters of machines and equipment (temperature, pressure, capacity...) Identify and adjust deviations
    • Check products (resistance, dimensions, weight...); detect deviations
    • Check safety provisions and start machines
    • Clean and maintain machines, equipment, peripherals
    • Clean and set up material and equipment
    • Define settings of equipment/tools (speed, flow, rhythm...) based on technical plans/specifications/equipment capacity...
    • Detect malfunctions and adjust settings
    • Determine causes of malfunctions of machines/installations; adjust setting parameters and perform interventions
    • Determine required machines and equipment. Check suitability, performance of new equipment (measurements...)
    • Ensure conformity of operation on installations (default settings, safety, environment...)
    • Enter and check the setting parameters or programming of machines and material
    • Enter program data and set temperature, dimensions... manually. Follow-up operation of machines and equipment
    • Enter, reset or change automation program; transfer it to a PLC (programmable logic controller)
    • Execute specific actions on installations: supply machines with materials or raw materials
    • Fine-tune automated production equipment (setting parameters, resetting...)
    • Identify malfunctions on machines and devices. Carry out simple interventions if necessary
    • Input parameters (speed, flowrate, temperature...). Start up machine or line (of machines) and monitor
    • Maintain machines and tools
    • Mount attachments. Adjust machine or select programme
    • Mount metal platelets, cut stones... Mount parts (place, set...)
    • Operate: automatically controlled machine
    • Operate: complex machine
    • Operate: different machines in one shift
    • Operate: simple machine
    • Perform basic maintenance of machines and equipment
    • Perform machine processing: adjust
    • Perform precautionary or corrective basic maintenance of machines or equipment
    • Perform work: operate and maintain machines and installations
    • Prepare samples. Set up tests and trials according to protocol
    • Register data for production follow-up (quantities, incidents..)
    • Select production data and set parameters (quantity, dosage, mixture..)
    • Set and adjust machines according to fabric features (compensators, drying temperature...)
    • Set and adjust pressure parameters on the basis of abnormalities
    • Set installation or select right program
    • Specific domain: engineering (machines)
    • Start up machine or installation and follow-up production process
    • Take samples of materials or products and analyse
    • Test and check safety systems and adjust settings of mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic... Parts
  • Past Experience

    • Occupation
      Experience(months)
    • MACHINE OPERATOR, GENERIC
      24
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