Process Operator

• Grow your career in Process Operations with a company that prioritises safety and innovation
• Enjoy long-term career development, including competitive remuneration & share allocations
• Full time, permanent role based in Kwinana

Kleenheat has been providing energy solutions to homes and businesses across Western Australia for more than 65 years.

We’re committed to delivering energy for today’s customers and tomorrow’s opportunities, with a focus on safe and reliable products and helpful customer service.

This is a truly unique opportunity to work with an established and trusted brand in the Perth market.

We pride ourselves on our values of One Team, Accountable, Customer Focused and Forward Thinking, with the understanding that our success is underpinned by our people.

About the role 

We’re seeking a motivated and experienced Process Operator to join our team at our Kwinana based Kleenheat Production Facility. Our Kleenheat Production Facility operates and produces liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG), and associated products for both domestic and export markets.

As the newest member of the Kleenheat team, you will work towards holding responsibility for field and control room operations for both LPG and LNG plants in a safe and effective manner.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Working autonomously to ensure safe and reliable plant operation
• Prioritising your safety, and the safety of others in all practices
• Carrying out all work according to environmental policies and procedures
• Plant start-ups & shutdowns, and achieving plant utilisation and production targets
• Problem solving of plant issues and contributing to process improvements
• Ensure accurate record keeping of shift reports, equipment isolations and work orders

About You 

• Experience in oil & gas operations is preferred
• Strong demonstrated focus on safety
• Sound communication skills with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships
• Excellent analytical skills and the capability to work autonomously without supervision
• Ability to carry out duties in accordance with documented procedures
• Experience in permit to work and other relevant safe work systems
• DCS/control room exposure (highly regarded but not essential)
• Certificate III/IV in Process Plant Operations or working towards (highly regarded but not essential)
• Supervisory experience (highly regarded but not essential)

What we offer

At Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF), we value our people and offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and career growth, including:

• Competitive remuneration, including access to the Wesfarmers employee share plan and participation in our annual incentive plan
• Salary sacrifice opportunities, including novated leasing
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits across the Wesfarmers Group, including staff discounts at Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Kleenheat, as well as access to Wesfarmers-sponsored arts and cultural events
• Paid parental leave of up to 18 weeks
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across WesCEF and the broader Wesfarmers Group

Why WesCEF

At WesCEF, we are committed to building an engaged, high-performing and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We value diversity of thinking, skills and experience, knowing this drives innovation and better business outcomes.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to support flexible working arrangements and understand that flexibility looks different for everyone. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to discuss your needs as part of the application process.

WesCEF operates across multiple locations, with our two major hubs based in Kwinana and the Perth CBD.

Applications close: 5:00pm AWST Sunday 31st May 2026

Our recruitment process considers your alignment to our company values and the requirements of the role. We also have several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your suitability for the role including but not limited to psychometric assessment, police checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work check, qualifications, due diligence and/or reference checks.      

We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process prior to the closing date. Therefore, it is recommended to apply as soon as possible.      

Agency applications will not be accepted.