Shift Engineer (Chemical Engineering)

The Polyolefin Company (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Polyolefin Company (Singapore) Pte Ltd is seeking a proactive Production Engineer to lead a team of technicians in safe, efficient plant operation. You will drive shift-based process optimization, troubleshoot equipment and quality issues, and ensure reliable performance, while coaching and developing the team.

The role requires a Chemical Engineering degree with 1–2 years in chemicals or polymers, strong analytical and report-writing skills, and the ability to lead, communicate, and work

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of experience in petroleum, chemical or polymer industries.
• Knowledge of process control and troubleshooting.
• Analytical and technical report writing skills.
• Ability to be a team player with leadership, initiative and communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of Production Technicians in the safe and smooth running of the production.
• Assist to conduct activities and projects to optimize operation during shift to achieve operational and cost efficiency.
• Troubleshoot plant/equipment/quality issues and recommend countermeasures.
• Monitor and ensure plant equipment integrity and reliability.
• Assist to support shift operation by providing suitable operating conditions for stable plant operation and product quality control.
• Train and develop team members.

Skills

Process control

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Analytical reporting

Communication

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Plant instrumentation

Job description

You will join the Manufacturing Section which is equipped with the latest manufacturing technology, advanced engineering control and lead the technicians to achieve smooth and safe plant operation and provides technical support for shift operation, process optimization and quality conformance.

The Daily

• Lead a group of Production Technicians in the safe and smooth running of the production.
• Assist to conduct activities and projects to optimize operation during shift to achieve operational and cost efficiency.
• Troubleshoot plant/equipment/quality issues and recommend countermeasures.
• Monitor and ensure plant equipment integrity and reliability.
• Assist to support shift operation by providing suitable operating conditions for stable plant operation and product quality control.
• Train and develop team members.

The Essentials

• Possess Degree in Chemical Engineering or its equivalent, preferably with 1 to 2 years of experience in petroleum, chemical or polymer industries.
• Have knowledge of process control and troubleshooting, hands on knowledge of plant equipment and instrumentation.
• Essential prerequisites include good analytical and technical report writing skills, ability to be a team player with leadership, initiative, drive & commitment, able to take pressure and able to communicate well with others.
• This is a shift work position (i.e. Rotating AM and PM shifts, including weekends and Public Holiday) and there will be scheduled off days