Process Technician

Aster Chemicals and Energy is a leading provider of chemical and energy solutions in Singapore and in the Asia region. Building on the foundations of Singapore’s first oil refinery, Aster has a fully integrated refinery and petrochemical manufacturing operation on Pulau Bukom, and downstream chemical assets on Jurong Island.

What’s the role?

The Process Technician will be performing the following:

· Operating process units within the Production Area in accordance to Standard Operating Plan, Daily Operating

Instructions and Standing Instructions and Site Health, Safety, Security, Environment procedures;

· Operating the plant within the Design-Operating-Window and the Integrity-Operating-Window;

· Perform structured rounds (DCS Panel/Field) and take corrective action to maintain equipment and plant

operations within safe operating windows.

· Managing plant and equipment upsets, abnormal conditions and subsequent trouble-shooting including

incidents/plant emergencies and subsequent follow-up;

· Assisting in coordination of daily maintenance planning and participating in shutdown and start-up of units;

· Update operational procedures and prepare job pack documentation for equipment repair

· Perform the role of Authorized Gas Tester (AGT) which includes conduct gas testing, zero energy check, issuance

of permits for safe execution of maintenance tasks and turnaround activities

· Perform sampling and basic laboratory tests

· Contributing in keeping process materials records and to maintain good housekeeping practices;

· Keeping log records of operational activities for optimal and thorough handover to other shifts;

· Participating in minor maintenance activities;

· Perform the role of Auxiliary Fire Fighter if assigned in the event of emergency situations as per company policy.

· Apply emerging technologies to perform process operational tasks

· Operate robotic and automation technologies to perform plant surveillances and inspections

· Perform routine field data logging and reporting

· Use new data technologies to monitor plant and equipment performance

· Carry out/Perform other related duties when required

What we need from you

To be a successful candidate, you will have:

· Nitec/Higher Nitec in Chemical Process Technology or Diploma in Chemical Engineering / Chemical & Green Technology / Clean Energy;

· Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in chemical processing or oil refining / utilities e.g. steam boilers and Cogeneration for Process Units;

· Able to operate DCS independently;

· WSQ Qualifications in workplace safety and health for process plants/manufacturing sites will be desirable;

· HSSE competency requirement specifically on ACSSEW (confined space safety assessor) is a plus;

· Qualified as a gas tester and/or confined space assessor will come in handy;

· Ability to perform both shift work and day-work, as well as overtime, when the need arises;

· Fresh Graduates are welcome to apply as we have a structured In-house training programme.

Aster Chemicals and Energy is a leading provider of chemical and energy solutions in Singapore and in the Asia region. Building on the foundations of Singapore’s first oil refinery, Aster has a fully integrated refinery and petrochemical manufacturing operation on Pulau Bukom, and downstream chemical assets on Jurong Island.

What’s the role?

The Process Technician will be performing the following:

· Operating process units within the Production Area in accordance to Standard Operating Plan, Daily Operating

Instructions and Standing Instructions and Site Health, Safety, Security, Environment procedures;

· Operating the plant within the Design-Operating-Window and the Integrity-Operating-Window;

· Perform structured rounds (DCS Panel/Field) and take corrective action to maintain equipment and plant

operations within safe operating windows.

· Managing plant and equipment upsets, abnormal conditions and subsequent trouble-shooting including

incidents/plant emergencies and subsequent follow-up;

· Assisting in coordination of daily maintenance planning and participating in shutdown and start-up of units;

· Update operational procedures and prepare job pack documentation for equipment repair

· Perform the role of Authorized Gas Tester (AGT) which includes conduct gas testing, zero energy check, issuance

of permits for safe execution of maintenance tasks and turnaround activities

· Perform sampling and basic laboratory tests

· Contributing in keeping process materials records and to maintain good housekeeping practices;

· Keeping log records of operational activities for optimal and thorough handover to other shifts;

· Participating in minor maintenance activities;

· Perform the role of Auxiliary Fire Fighter if assigned in the event of emergency situations as per company policy.

· Apply emerging technologies to perform process operational tasks

· Operate robotic and automation technologies to perform plant surveillances and inspections

· Perform routine field data logging and reporting

· Use new data technologies to monitor plant and equipment performance

· Carry out/Perform other related duties when required

What we need from you

To be a successful candidate, you will have:

· Nitec/Higher Nitec in Chemical Process Technology or Diploma in Chemical Engineering / Chemical & Green Technology / Clean Energy;

· Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in chemical processing or oil refining / utilities e.g. steam boilers and Cogeneration for Process Units;

· Able to operate DCS independently;

· WSQ Qualifications in workplace safety and health for process plants/manufacturing sites will be desirable;

· HSSE competency requirement specifically on ACSSEW (confined space safety assessor) is a plus;

· Qualified as a gas tester and/or confined space assessor will come in handy;

· Ability to perform both shift work and day-work, as well as overtime, when the need arises;

· Fresh Graduates are welcome to apply as we have a structured In-house training programme.