Process Technician

ARKEMA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials manufacturing company in Singapore is seeking a Process Technician to oversee operations and maintenance tasks. Candidates should have a NITEC in Chemical Process or equivalent, along with at least 2 years of experience in the chemical industry. Responsibilities include DCS monitoring, equipment maintenance, and safety compliance. A good team player with strong communication skills is preferred, and a forklift license is a plus.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience within Chemical and/or Petrochemical industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform start-up and shut-down according to operating procedures.
• Monitor and control process variables via DCS.
• Respond to process alarms and troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Perform first line maintenance on equipment.
• Participate in safety committee and housekeeping activities.

Skills

Knowledge in Distributed Control System (DCS)

Forklift's driving license

Reactive to malfunctions

Reporting skills

Effective team player with good communication skills

High self-motivation

Attentive to details

Education

NITEC in Chemical Process or Diploma in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Join Arkema and...

Arkema is the leading manufacturer of this unique advanced material, which is very durable, fully recyclable, and produced 100% from castor oil, a renewable and sustainable raw material. Its applications are many and varied in automotive, sports, consumer electronics, 3D printing/additive manufacturing, bio-textiles, and medical, all of which are experiencing strong growth, particularly in Asia.

DESIGNER OF INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS
Work for an international leader in its markets. Arkema is one of the top three global leaders in almost all of its product lines, generating an equal volume of sales in Europe, North America and Asia.

Work Location: Jurong Island

Work Schedule: Permanent 12-hour shift work rotating (8am to 8pm/ 8pm to 8am)

We are hiring for Process Technician and the following is the Job Description:

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

DCS Operation

• Perform starts up and shuts down according to Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions or Checklists
• Monitor and control process variables via DCS (towers, reactors, driers, compressors, etc) to maintain quality & plant in steady & efficient condition
• Respond to process alarms, process upsets or abnormal process conditions according to established practices and procedures in order to begin or cease production as advised by Supervisor or Engineers
• Troubleshoots equipment and/or process problems in order to identify needed corrections or improvements
• Initiate and perform Safety bypass with approval from Supervisor

Field Operation

• Performs equipment line-ups and operate towers, reactors, driers, compressors, pumps, etc according to established practices and procedures
• Responds to upsets or abnormal process conditions according to instructions from Supervisor or Panelman
• Troubleshoots equipment and/or process problems in order to identify needed corrections or improvements
• Collect process samples from assigned sampling points in a safe manner
• Equipment Inspection Tours according to checklist

First Line Maintenance

• Perform first line maintenance task for equipment size below 4” e.g. cleaning strainers or filters, opening & closing flanges, connecting hoses, tightening packing or flange leaks

Quality Assurance

• Online (PI system) quality monitoring
• Reporting deviations to supervisor, investigate process conditions and adjust process variables accordingly

HSE

• Report all incidents, near misses, deviation from plan promptly to Supervisor
• Create and issue Safe Work Permits (Part of Work Flow)
• Isolates all equipment (lock out / tag out) as required, in accordance with established procedures
• Performs CAR Seal Checks according to annual program
• Participates as a member of the Initial Response Team during emergencies
• Prepares equipment for maintenance ensuring all required testing (JSO's) has been performed
• Performs site verification before accepting & closing off Safe Work Permits
• Contribute to the improvement of the Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Programs

Daily Management

• Performs Shift Handover
• Attends Daily Tool Box Meeting
• Conduct proper shift relief and documentation in shift report and shift handover

Materials Management

• Cover Material Receiver’s role during his absence

Administrative

• Maintains open and continuous communication and feedback to Supervisor
• Maintains good housekeeping around work place & plant
• Participates in safety committee and housekeeping activities as required
• Accepts on call duty and overtime as required
• Works as a member of the shift team to achieve measurable performance objectives by understanding and accepting roles and responsibilities within the shift team
• Willing to work on special projects as needed

EDUCATION/BACKGROUND

• NITEC in Chemical Process or Diploma in Chemical Engineering
• At least 2 years of experience within Chemical and/or Petrochemical industry

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge in Distributed Control System (DCS) is a plus
• Forklift's driving license
• Reactive to malfunctions
• Reporting skills
• Effective team player with good communication skills
• High self-motivation
• Attentive to details