Chemical Process Technician — Startup & Operations

KURARAY ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuraray Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. is establishing a new EVAL plant in Singapore and seeks a Chemical Technician to monitor production processes, collect samples, test in-process quality, and support commissioning and startup activities.

The role reports to the Shift Supervisor and includes hands-on learning from senior Kuraray members until full production begins in H2 2026. Responsibilities include equipment checks, safety compliance, minor maintenance, and participation in emergency response

Qualifications

• NITEC or Diploma in Chemical Process Technology.
• At least 3 years’ working experience as Process Technician in a chemical industry.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain production process operations to ensure safe, efficient performance.
• Perform start-up/shutdown checks on pumps and compressors per SOPs.
• Isolate piping for startup, shutdowns and troubleshooting operations.
• Adjust process parameters under supervision to optimize operations.
• Collect samples and perform in-process testing to assure product quality.
• Commission and decommission process equipment and respond to emergencies.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance and ensure lockout/tagout procedures.

Skills

Process monitoring

Equipment startup/shutdown

Laboratory testing

Safety compliance

Education

NITEC or Diploma in Chemical Process Technology

Job description

Kuraray Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. is establishing a new EVAL plant in Singapore and seeks a Chemical Technician to monitor production processes, collect samples, test in-process quality, and support commissioning and startup activities.

The role reports to the Shift Supervisor and includes hands-on learning from senior Kuraray members until full production begins in H2 2026. Responsibilities include equipment checks, safety compliance, minor maintenance, and participation in emergency response