Job Description
Industry/ Organization Type: Waste Management Position Title: Chemical Engineer (Material Planning) Working Location: Tuas (Company transport provided) Working Hours: 5 days (Mon - Fri, 8.00am - 5.00pm) Salary Package: Basic salary up to $3,800 + AWS + Variable Bonus Duration: Permanent Role
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and manage repacking, containment, ICW operations, and maintenance activities
- Monitor the safe process flow and backlog levels of TIW waste
- Ensure staff are trained according to the On-the-Job Training program and follow safe work procedures and SOPs
- Coordinate with operations, sales, and customer service teams to maintain high service quality
- Track containment purchase budgets and promote recycling of used containment to reduce costs
- Perform daily inspections of operations, check plant 5S and TPM activities, and monitor safety, equipment, and machinery
- Lead daily safety toolbox meetings and ensure personal protective equipment (PPE) is adequate for all staff
- Review existing procedures and workflows to improve efficiency and throughput
- Implement continuous improvement and modification plans for optimal operations
- Collaborate with lab chemists to evaluate and develop new treatment methods and procedures for new or unknown wastes, and report on operation costs
- Ensure compliance with EHS standards and support continual improvement of ISO 45001
- Prepare and analyze daily and monthly operational records and reports, address any issues, and follow up with relevant departments
- Compile annual operation and maintenance budgets for approval and monitor expenditures
- Work with operations and engineering teams to develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules
- Conduct regular training for staff on safe waste handling, MSDS, PPE, and risk assessment
- Activate the emergency response team and respond to spills or fire incidents as needed; work with the EHS department to ensure proper emergency preparedness and conduct regular drills
Qualifications
- Degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline
- 2 years of relevant experience