Process Technician

Company Overview

Arkema is a global leader in Specialty Materials, with operations in more than 50 countries and approximately 21,000 employees worldwide.

Our Singapore manufacturing facility, part of the High Performance Polymers business, integrates both monomer and polymer production to support growing customer demand across Asia. As a key manufacturing site within Arkema's global network, the plant offers a dynamic, multicultural working environment that emphasises operational excellence, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

1. Distributed Control System (DCS) Operations

• Perform plant start-up and shutdown activities in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions and established checklists.

• Monitor and control process parameters through DCS to ensure stable, safe and efficient plant operations.

• Respond promptly to process alarms, operational upsets and abnormal process conditions in accordance with established procedures.

• Troubleshoot process and equipment abnormalities to identify necessary corrective actions.

• Perform approved safety bypass activities in accordance with established procedures and supervisory authorisation.

2. Field Operations

• Operate and monitor plant equipment, including reactors, towers, dryers, compressors and pumps.

• Conduct equipment line-ups and routine field inspections to ensure operational readiness.

• Respond to abnormal operating conditions and carry out corrective actions as instructed by supervisors or panel operators.

• Collect process samples safely from designated sampling points.

• Perform routine equipment inspection rounds and report any abnormalities.

3. First-Line Maintenance

• Perform basic first-line maintenance activities on designated equipment, including cleaning strainers and filters, connecting hoses and tightening flange connections.

• Assist in identifying equipment defects and preparing equipment for maintenance activities.

• Coordinate with maintenance personnel to support safe and efficient equipment servicing.

4. Quality Assurance

• Monitor process quality parameters through online monitoring systems, including PI.

• Identify and report quality deviations to supervisors.

• Support investigations into process deviations and implement operational adjustments as instructed.

• Ensure production activities comply with established quality standards and specifications.

5. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Comply with all applicable safety, health and environmental procedures and requirements.

• Promptly report incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions and operational deviations.

• Prepare and issue Safe Work Permits in accordance with established procedures.

• Perform equipment isolation and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) activities as required.

• Conduct CAR Seal Checks according to the established inspection programme.

• Participate in emergency response activities as a member of the Initial Response Team.

• Prepare equipment for maintenance and ensure necessary safety checks and testing are completed.

• Conduct site verification before accepting and closing Safe Work Permits.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives relating to safety, health, environment and quality.

6. Shift Operations & Daily Management

• Conduct proper shift handovers to ensure continuity of plant operations.

• Attend daily toolbox meetings and operational briefings.

• Maintain accurate shift reports, operational records and handover documentation.

• Communicate operational issues, equipment abnormalities and process updates to supervisors and incoming shift teams.

• Support material receiving activities when required.

7. General Responsibilities

• Maintain good housekeeping standards within the plant and assigned work areas.

• Work collaboratively with shift team members to achieve operational and performance objectives.

• Participate in safety committees, housekeeping initiatives and continuous improvement activities.

• Support special projects and other operational assignments as required.

• Perform overtime and on-call duties when operationally necessary.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience

• NITEC in Chemical Process Technology or Diploma in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in the chemical and/or petrochemical industry.

• Prior experience in a manufacturing or continuous process plant environment will be advantageous.

Technical Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of Distributed Control Systems (DCS) will be an added advantage.

• Familiarity with plant equipment operations, process monitoring and basic troubleshooting.

• Understanding of workplace safety practices and operational procedures.

• Possession of a valid forklift driving licence will be advantageous.

• Able to identify and respond promptly to operational abnormalities.

• Good communication, reporting and documentation skills.

• Detail-oriented, proactive and able to work effectively in a team environment.

• Self-motivated, adaptable and committed to maintaining high safety and operational standards.

• Willing and able to work permanent 12-hour rotating shifts, including night shifts, weekends and public holidays according to the assigned roster.