Process Technician

ARLANXEO SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical company in Singapore is seeking a Process Technician to ensure smooth operation of the Process Unit. Responsibilities include performing DCS operations, troubleshooting equipment, and conducting inspections. Candidates should hold a NITEC in Chemical Process Technology or Diploma in Chemical Engineering and have 1-2 years of operational experience. This position offers a dynamic work environment in a vital sector.

Qualifications

• Min. 1-2 years Operational experience with demonstrable exposure to Process Plant Operations.
• Experience in Safety Awareness programs is advantageous.
• Experience in safety programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of Process Unit.
• Perform equipment line-ups and operate various machinery.
• Monitor and control process variables via DCS.
• Respond to process alarms and troubleshoot equipment issues.

Skills

Operational experience

Safety awareness

Troubleshooting skills

Education

NITEC in Chemical Process Technology

Diploma in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Purpose of the Position

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the Process Technician's primary responsibility is to ensure the smooth operation of his/her assigned Process Unit, be it in either the Field or DCS Panel Operation.

Job Description

DCS Operation

• Perform starts up and shut 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.
• Troubleshoot 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.
• Troubleshoot 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.

Requirements

• NITEC in Chemical Process Technology / Diploma in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Min. 1-2 years Operational experience with demonstrable exposure to Process Plant Operations and site-based activity or equivalent.
• Experience in Safety Awareness programs or involvement in Safety Committees will be an added advantage.