Tank Farm Production Technicians

Manpower Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Singapore is seeking a Tank Cleaning Technician to support chemical handling operations and tank readiness in our Singapore facility. You will perform cleaning, sanitization and preparation of tanks, ensure equipment is ready for production, and support blending and transfer activities with care for safety and quality.

Candidates should have Nitec/Higher Nitec in Chemical/Mechanical/Technical engineering and demonstrated exposure to chemical industry practices.

Qualifications

• Nitec or Higher Nitec in Chemical/Mechanical/Technical engineering.
• Experience in chemical, petrochemical or pharmaceutical environments preferred.
• Knowledge of SOPs and safety procedures for handling hazardous chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain workshop equipment including pipelines, mobile storage tanks, filter presses and filters.
• Tank cleaning and preparation: clean, sanitize tanks and remove residues for various products.
• Support operations: assist in blending, filling and transferring additives between tanks and vessels.
• Maintenance and troubleshooting: perform basic preventive and corrective work on valves, gaskets and gauges.
• Safety and compliance: uphold WSH standards, conduct risk assessments and manage emergencies.
• Quality inspection: inspect tanks for leaks, damage or contamination against standards.
• Documentation: record inventory, update daily checklists and log tank activities.

Skills

5S/6S knowledge

SOP knowledge

Hazardous chemicals handling

Education

Nitec / Higher Nitec in Chemical/Mechanical/Technical Engineering

Job description

• Responsible for cleaning and maintaining workshop equipment including piplines, mobile storage tanks filter presses and filters, performing cleanliness verification, equipment release and issuance to support smooth project production

• Tank Cleaning & Preparation:Cleaning and sanitizing tanks, including internal washing, residues removal, and preparing tanks for different products or for loading/unloading.

• Operations Support:Assisting in blending, filling, and transferring chemical additives between bulk storage tanks, isotainers, and marine vessels.

• Maintenance & Troubleshooting:Conducting basic preventive and corrective maintenance on tank accessories, such as valves, gaskets, steam coils, and pressure gauges.

• Safety & Compliance (HSE/WSH):Ensuring strict compliance with Work Safety and Health (WSH) standards, conducting risk assessments (RA), and managing emergency responses.

• Quality Inspection:Conducting tank inspection to check for leaks, damage, or contamination to meet client and regulatory standards.

• Documentation:Recording inventory data, updating daily checklists, and logging tank activities.

• Nitec/Higher Nitec in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Technical field)

• Experience in the chemical, petrochemical, or pharmaceutical industry

• Knowledge of standard operating procedures (SOP), 5S/6S, and safe handling of hazardous chemicals