Process Technician

Roles & Responsibilities

Arkema is the leading manufacturer of this unique advanced material', which is very durable, fully recyclable, and is 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.

Join Arkema and...

Design the materials of tomorrow

We work towards sustainability every day, using our technological breakthroughs to boost our customers' performance.

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 our product lines, generating an equal volume of sales in Europe, North America and Asia.

This position is based in Jurong Island.

We are hiring for Process Technician and 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" 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.

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

Tell employers what skills you have

Designer
DCS
Sampling
Housekeeping
3D
Attentive
Good Communication Skills
Driving License
Team Player
Pumps
Petrochemical
Materials Management
Manufacturing
Chemical Engineering
Electronics

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