Senior / Field Process Ops Technician

Job Description

• Adherence to the established company core values, operations and safety policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoot and take corrective action to ensure operating parameters are within Standard Operating Condition for the production of quality products.
• Perform routine patrol check, collect data and safety inspections on the Ultem Polymerization Process.
• Actively participate in EHSS activities including concern reporting, Safety Risk Assessment (SRA), EHSS committee meeting
• Assist in maintenance works and perform routine cleaning of process equipment such as heat exchanger and strainers.
• Maintain established 5S standard at workplace.
• Capture all the activities and adjustment made during shift in the logbook, and proper escalation for any unresolved operational variances.
• Follow up and follow through all TOI/TA/Interlock bypass according to plan/instruction.
• Manage and coordinate logistic and downstream production team for raw material handling, finish good management, and packaging.
• Participate drills and emergency response trainings to ensure high degree of readiness in response to any emergency situations.
• Conduct patrol checks in the plant and ensure all the process conditions are within SOC/QSOC. Complete daily functional area field log sheets, and daily reporting (logbook)
• Monitor DCS control consoles for process performance on a continuous basis, including process parameters, alarms, and provides feedback of corrective action and optimization to subject matter engineers.
• Monitor sample results from analytical laboratory and follow instructions to make adjustment from DCS console whenever necessary.
• Lead problem-solving within the team and generate quality/safety non-conformance report whenever necessary.
• Conduct on-the-job training for new hires or newly assigned area technicians and complete all required certification per master training plans.
• Lead & Deploy resources within shift teams during plant upset/emergency situations.
• Develop and update SOP, SRA and other training materials when needed.
• Identify opportunities and work with other teams to drive continuous improvement on EHSS, cost saving, quality and/or yield.
• Assign as change leader and raise MOC for production as required.
• Liaise with shift leaders, maintenance, engineering, and contractors to address the identified EHSS/Quality issue.
• Able to support Process Order Technical Completion.

Requirements

• Min. NITEC or Higher NITEC in Chemical Process / Mechanical Engineering with extensive years of working experience in Polymer and Chemical Plant Operations.
• Diploma or Bachelor degree in Chemical Process Technology / Mechanical Engineering or other equivalent.
• 2-3 years’ relevant work experience in Chemical Process Plant.
• Good knowledge and experience in PTW system and ERT training.
• In-depth knowledge in polymerization processing, fire vessel operation, and solid handling.
• Mechanical related working experience is a plus
• Knowledgeable about chemical process plant operation
• Knowledgeable in mechanical equipment
• Knowledgeable about emergency response practices
• Basic investigation skills to make right judgement in the continuous operational environment
• Basic knowledge in results trend analysis
• Working knowledge of office software.
• Good communication skills (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Capable of calm and clear communication under pressure
• Strong adherence to EHSS requirements
• Able to perform 12hrs rotating shift work.