Process Technician
- Operating process units within the Production Area to achieve Shift Plan in accordance to Daily Operating Instructions, Standing Instructions and Site Health, Safety, Security, Environment procedures.
- Operating the plant optimally within alarm, Design-Operating-Window and the Integrity-Operating-Window.
- Perform structured rounds (DCS Panel/Field) for field data logging and proactive monitoring. Take corrective action to maintain equipment and plant operations within optimal operating windows. Raise GSAP notifications for defects/maintenance issues with preliminary assessment of work order prioritization.
- Managing plant and equipment upsets, abnormal conditions and subsequent troubleshooting including incidents/plant emergencies and subsequent follow-up. Perform initial troubleshooting of more challenging/abnormal issue/high risk task (e.g. valve passing, leak, test point or drain line choked etc.).
- Update operating procedures, prepare job pack documentation and execute them for equipment maintenance.
- Carry out operational activities like sampling, equipment decontamination and isolation for maintenance, equipment commissioning, critical activities go and see etc.
- Participate in shutdown and start-up of units with thoughtful compliance to procedures.
- Perform the role of Authorized Gas Safety Tester (AGST) which includes conduct gas testing, providing oversight of critical activities and incompatible activities, issuance of permits for safe execution of maintenance tasks and turnaround activities.
- Participating in minor maintenance activities and maintain good housekeeping.
- Keeping log records of operational activities for optimal and thorough handover to other shifts.
- Support team shift plan delivery and competency development proactively.
- Share observations of good practices, unsafe acts/conditions, near misses and incidents. Support shift 5 to understand the root cause of PQ/DOW/upset incident occur within the shift to capture and facilitate learning across shift.
- Perform the role of Auxiliary Fire Fighter if assigned in the event of emergency situations
- Apply emerging technologies to perform process operational tasks
- Carry out/Perform other related duties when required
- This role will be based in Pulau Bukom, on a rotating 12-hour shift.
What we need from you?
- Minimum 4 years Ethylene Cracker HoA section (Higher Olefins and Aromatic, C4+) or Utility section (Boiler, Cogen, Wastewater Treatment etc.) experience or minimum 4 years Ethylene Cracker Hot section or Cold section experience. Prior experience on the Bukom Ethylene Cracker Complex would be a plus.
- A strong and felt commitment to HSE and Operational Discipline (Knowledge, Commitment, Attention to Details, Situational Awareness).
- Strong problem-solving skills, good technical and process aptitude to assist troubleshooting and coaching shift personnel, and ability to remain calm and composed during abnormal situations to make informed and risk-balanced decision.
- Demonstrate proactiveness, learner mindset, approachable and inclusive behaviour.
- Demonstrated strong team player behaviour with good communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Digital skills and aptitude are beneficial.
- Flexible to perform both shift work and day-work, and overtime when the need arises.
Company description
Shell is one the largest foreign investors in Singapore and began operations in 1891. Today, we have more than 3,200 employees in Singapore alone. The Pulau Bukom Manufacturing Site today is the largest Shell refinery in the world in terms of crude distillation capacity, which makes Singapore a key regional supply and trading centre for Shell in the East. Singapore is the largest petrochemical production and export centre in the Asia Pacific region. Shell Jurong Island (SJI) manufactures petrochemicals to meet the fast-growing demand for these products in the region. We also have one of the largest single-branded retail networks in Singapore, providing customers with a wide range of quality products and services. When you join Shell in Singapore, you can count on our commitment to help you thrive and propel your career by means of our industry-leading development programme and our available and unrivalled pool of local and global experts. Our numerous global and local skill pools as well as our diversity are key to our success and continuing innovation.
An innovative place to work
There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell.
Join us and you’ll be adding your talent and imagination to a business with the ambition to shape the future – whether by investing in oil, gas and renewable energy to meet demand, exploring new ways to store energy, or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently, everyone at Shell does their part.
An inclusive place to work
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- We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.
- We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.
- We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
- We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.
A rewarding place to work
Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.
We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.
