Chemical Engineering Technician (Solvent Recovery)

ECO SPECIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company transport

Transport allowance

Sign-on bonus

Overtime / Shift allowances

Job summary

ECO SPECIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT PTE LTD is seeking a shift-based operator to run the distillation process, ensure safety, and coordinate with the lab for sampling. The role requires an NITEC or Diploma in chemical-related fields and proficiency in MS Office, English communication, and overtime/shifts.

The successful candidate will maintain safe handling of flammable materials, monitor SOPs, and collaborate with engineering to resolve issues, while ensuring proper storage and efficient operation of

Qualifications

• NITEC/Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related field.
• Proficient in MS Office, email, and internet research.
• Proficient in both written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Operate distillation plant to convert spent waste into product.
• Ensure distillation plant operates within safe parameters.
• Oversee safe handling and transfer of flammable materials.
• Coordinate with Laboratory for waste/product sampling.
• Follow up on SOP adherence and procedures.
• Coordinate with Laboratory & resale team for item re-sales.
• Ensure sufficient storage and safe treatment of products.
• Monitor recovery yield and utilities consumption for efficiency.
• Manage startup and shutdown of distillation plant per SOP.
• Record process data and report deviations.
• Identify and rectify process upsets and equipment malfunctions promptly.
• Collaborate with engineering to resolve equipment issues and implement preventive measures.
• Conduct routine inspections for leaks, spills and safety hazards.

Skills

English proficiency

Computer skills

Education

NITEC/Diploma in Chemical Engineering or related

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities:

• To work at distillation process plant to make sure distil spent waste material intoproduct.
• To ensure distillation process plant operates in safe operation parameters.
• To ensure the safety of the transferring of the flammable material.
• To ensure close co-ordination with the Laboratory for waste/product sampling.
• To ensure the following up of the SOP.
• To co-ordinate closely with the Laboratory & resale team for the re-sellitems.
• To ensure there is sufficient storage capacity, and the product safely stored andtreated.
• To ensure the performance and efficiency of distillation process plant in terms ofthe recovery yield and utilities consumption.
• Startup/shut down operation of distillation process plant according to SOP.
• Record process data and report any deviations.
• Identify and rectify process upset and equipment malfunction timely.
• Work with engineering to resolve equipment issues and implement preventive measures.
• conduct routine inspections for leaks, spills, and safety hazards. Ensure safe handlingof materials that are flammable.
• To participate training program to enhance chemical and safety knowledge.
• To cover the 5S and safety job for the department.

Requirements:

• Minimum NITEC/Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• Proficient in basic computer applications (e.g., MS Office, email, internet research).
• Proficient in both written and spoken English.
• Able to perform overtime/shift work.

Remuneration:

• Basic salary: $1,900 – $2,700
• Entitled Overtime / Shift Allowances
• Working hours: Monday to Friday (8am – 5pm); Saturday (8am – 12pm) / Shift Work (Day:8am – 8pm, Night: 8pm – 8am)
• Company Transport / Transport Allowance ($120) if candidate manages own transport
• Sign-on Bonus (Terms & Conditions apply)