Chemical Engineer

MITSUI ELASTOMERS SINGAPORE PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsui Elastomers Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer to support manufacturing on Jurong Island. You will ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and product quality while driving process improvements and troubleshooting.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering with 1–3 years of relevant experience or are entry-level applicants; strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Entry level candidates welcome to apply.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Self-driven, independent and resourceful.
• Effective team player with good communication and presentation skills.
• Willing to work on Jurong Island and perform overtime if required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in process troubleshooting and recommend countermeasures for efficiency.
• Investigate plant troubles and identify areas for improvement or corrective actions.
• Facilitate trial production to support product development.
• Identify opportunities for process modifications and optimization.
• Conduct HAZOP studies and ensure safe operation of the process.
• Support quality investigations and studies.
• Regularly inspect equipment and maintain optimal manufacturing conditions.
• Participate in sustainability projects to optimize energy and resources.
• Conduct technical training to Supervisors and Technicians.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reporting to Assistant Manager, Technical, this position will provide support for the manufacturing process for the chemical plant by ensuring that the production process strictly follows company safety standards and environmental regulations, and the quality of products are within customers’ requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support in process troubleshooting and recommend appropriate countermeasures for process efficiency improvement
• Conduct investigations and analyze plant trouble issues, and identify areas which require improvement or appropriate corrective actions
• Facilitate trial production to support product improvement and development
• Identify areas of opportunities for process improvement, modification and optimization ideas
• Conduct HAZOP studies and ensure safe operation of the manufacturing process
• Provide technical support in quality investigations and studies
• Perform regular inspection and ensure optimal condition of manufacturing equipment
• Participate in sustainability projects to ensure optimal and efficient use of energy and natural resources for production process in accordance with environmental regulations and company’s policy
• Conduct technical training to Supervisors and Technicians

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline with at least 1 to 3 years of relevant experience
• Entry level candidates without experience are welcome to apply with us
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Self-driven, independent and resourceful
• Effective team player with good communication and presentation skills
• Possess good analytical thinking and problem solving skills
• Willing to work in Jurong Island
• Able to perform overtime work if required