Process Engineer/Senior Process Engineer

PRIDE-CHEM INDUSTRIES PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in chemical production seeks a Production Manager to oversee the manufacturing of inorganic chemicals, ensuring efficiency and safety. This role involves process optimization, R&D for new products, and maintaining compliance with standards. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering and have extensive industry experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in related field.
• Preferably at executive level specializing in Chemical Engineering.
• Proficient in regulatory compliance and safety management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production operations and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Conduct R&D for new products/processes.
• Review and optimize existing processes and workflows.

Skills

Leadership

Chemical Safety

Process Optimization

Inventory Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Chemical)

Job description

• Oversee the smooth and efficient operation of inorganic chemicals' production.
• Evaluate customers' orders with the Team Leader and create production schedules to meet deliverables.
• Oversee the planning and ordering of Anhydrous Ammonia (skid tanks/cylinders).
• Keep track of the NH3 and NH4OH Performance Matrix and account for deviation/breaches captured by the matrix.
• Supervise the manufacturing processes is done in a safe and efficient manner.
• Oversees and assess the existing processes and workflows and optimizes them through designing, implementing and testing new procedures.
• Conduct R&D work for new product/process.
• Ensure all production and testing records are properly verified and documented.
• Compiling status, performance reports and submitting them to management in a timely manner.
• Diagnose problems in the production line and provide recommendations, solutions and the necessary training.
• Formulate a yearly maintenance plan and ensure all maintenance activities in the plant are appropriately carried out.
• Ensure all inspection and certification of all pressure vessels are done and properly recorded.
• Assignment of delivery escorts to the respective clients and qualification of the delivery escorts.
• Review the delivery escorts competency and make appropriate changes.
• Ensure a safe working environment within the production area.
• Perform inventory checks on a monthly basis.
• Administer the ISO 9001:2015 system.
• To lead on sites ammonia project (eg purging/charging) which includes project planning and execution.
• Demonstrate and encourage a disciplined approach to compliance in all elements of the Company policies, processes and procedures.
• Ensure outgoing product meet customers' requirements and specifications.
• Review and generate Risk Assessment for all tasks.
• Review and generate Safe Work Practices (SWP) for all tasks.
• Conduct safety training for the NH3/NH4OH related process to technicians/operators/escorts.
• Respond to customers' queries relating to safety, qualify and deliverables.
• Raise Correction Action Request (CAR) to problematic vendors.
• Foster a respectful and collaborative work environment with all co-workers and vendors.
• Respond to off hours critical calls to resolve facility/equipment issues.
• Sourcing, review and purchase of Ammonia related equipment, accessories and spares.
• Any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the superior or Management.

Job requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Chemical) or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of working experience in the related field.
• Preferably executive level specialized in Engineering - Chemical or equivalent.