Process Technician - #1118953

POSITION: Process Technician (Chemical)

(Permanent 12-hour shift work rotating required) – 8am to 8pm/ 8pm to 8am

This position is based in Jurong Island.

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” (eg. 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

HEALTH, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT, QUALITY AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

• 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 2-3 relevant years of work experience within Chemical and/or Petrochemical industry

• Training will be provided

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