Chemical Engineering Technician (Incineration 2)

Persol Kelly Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Singapore is seeking a Chemical Engineering Technician to join a dynamic team focused on maintaining and optimizing plant operations. The ideal candidate will have a NITEC or Diploma in Engineering and 2 to 3 years of experience in the oil and petrochemical sectors. Responsibilities include conducting routine equipment checks, operating forklifts, and ensuring plant performance. This position offers the opportunity to apply engineering knowledge in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification of NITEC or Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical) or an equivalent.
• At least 2 to 3 years of experience in the oil and petrochemical sectors.
• Solid understanding of process plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine checks on plant equipment following the Field Operation Checklist.
• Operate a forklift for the removal of fly ash and scrap drum bins.
• Maintain operational integrity for all pumps and ensure cleanliness in the work area.
• Monitor plant operations and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work well within a team

Proficient in basic computer applications

Education

NITEC or Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical)

Job description

Brief Summary

Join a dynamic team as a Chemical Engineering Technician, where you'll play a vital role in maintaining and optimizing plant operations. This position offers an opportunity to apply your engineering knowledge in a hands‑on environment focused on efficiency and safety.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine checks on plant equipment following the Field Operation Checklist and report any abnormalities.


• Offload Sodium Bicarbonate solution from ISO tankers.


• Operate a forklift for the removal of fly ash and scrap drum bins.


• Inspect main scrubber inlets for salt deposits, scrubber water pH, sump pits, feeding pump areas, tank farms, kiln gaps, and ash conveyor conditions.


• Collaborate with the Boiler Technician on fire tube clearing, turbine start‑up, filter replacement, and cleaning tasks.


• Maintain operational integrity for all pumps and ensure cleanliness in the work area.


• Utilize a crane to feed sludge bags into hoppers.


• Assess and document waste conditions from various containers.


• Perform routine cleaning of the ram feeder and hopper.


• Uphold exemplary housekeeping before each end‑of‑shift handover.


• Collect weekly and ad‑hoc samples for laboratory analysis as required.


• Monitor plant operations, troubleshooting issues related to atomization flow and ensuring functionality of feeding pumps.


• Record operational parameters to evaluate plant performance.


• Ensure incinerator parameters remain optimal.


• Compile and review daily operation reports for efficiency tracking.


• Effectively collaborate with staff to enhance the plant’s safe operating capacity.


• Identify and report any observed safety lapses during routine tasks.

Requirements

• Minimum qualification of NITEC or Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical) or an equivalent.


• At least 2 to 3 years of experience in the oil and petrochemical sectors.


• Solid understanding of process plant operations.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to work well within a team environment.


• Willingness to work on rotating shifts.


• Proficient in basic computer applications.