Day operator

Posted: 12/03/2026
Closing Date: 09/04/2026
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Kemerton WA
Job Category: Chlor Alkali
Why Join Coogee

Founded in 1971, Coogee is more than just a business—we’re a team of passionate professionals delivering high-quality industrial, agricultural, and mineral processing chemicals across Australia and internationally. With expanding operations in WA, Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria, and continued investment in new projects and capabilities, Coogee is experiencing strong growth. We Make, We Store, and We Deliver to a diverse client base. Our strong team culture, long-term employment stability, and commitment to career development make Coogee an ideal place to grow your career and be part of a thriving future.

Job Description
About The Role

We are seeking energetic, team oriented, safety conscious candidates, who are interested in consolidating their experience and potential. This position will be based at our Kemerton Chlor Alkali plant with the Day Operator maintaining an efficient cell room regime with a strong focus on safety.

If you are keen to learn, can demonstrate commitment, possess a strong work ethic and interested in developing your career in a role that offers challenges and innovation, then look no further. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic growing operation.

Key Responsibilities:

The core responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

Lead the replacement and rebuilds of electrolysers
Perform general cell room maintenance and housekeeping
Monitor and maintain groundwater recovery bores
Maintain cell room and recovery bore inventory
Receive and distribute site deliveries
Assisting operations and maintenance teams where required.
The Successful Candidate Will Have

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who has:

Previous experience as an operator within the chemical processing industry would be desirable, but not essential
Self‐motivated with sound written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail and meticulous
Sound computer skills
Ability to work autonomously
Benefits and Perks

Competitive salary and financial incentives, including participation in Coogee bonus scheme,
38-hour, 4.5-day week (early finish on Fridays),
Small, site-based team,
Holiday accommodation in Port Gregory (WA) and Coolangatta (Qld),
Fitness ($299) and phone ($358) reimbursements,
Social events throughout the year (AFL tickets, mid-year function, social gatherings),
Employee and kids’ (Adventure World) Christmas parties.
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Coogee Chemicals is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Please note you must have the right to live and work in Australia. As part of the recruitment process candidates may be required to complete comprehensive compliance checks. Applications are welcome directly from candidates only; recruitment agencies need not

For more about us, visit www.coogee.com.au