Total 2 job vacancies by Basf South East Asia Pte. Ltd.

About The Role

We are looking for a passionate Production Technician to join our team in Jurong Island, Singapore. This role will focus on supporting the day team operations of the antioxidants manufacturing plant and ensure compliance to all production, EHS and quality standards in accordance with local and company’s regulations and SOPs. You will be responsible to support Day Shift Leader/Production Manager on special tasks and improvement projects.

How You Will Do It

Good knowledge of Blending, Compacting, tank farm, packaging, and utility section to fulfill the responsibilities as follows:

• Operate Tank Farm, Compactor/ Blending and Packing Lines in accordance with the laid down procedures and as instructed by Day Shift Production Manager or his assigned Deputy
• Supervise other leasing staff in ensuring packaging and tank farm operations are executed in a safe and correct manner and in line with quality expectations
• Ensure correct day shift hand over of ongoing activities, liaise and communicate with the rotating shift teams and logistics team as needed to facilitate smooth execution of tank farm operations and packaging operations
• Maintain high level housekeeping of the units and surrounding areas, keeping tank farm and the packaging line areas safe and clean as well as assisting with site waste management concept for disposal
• Ensure temporary equipment charges, process documentation and software changes etc. are properly recorded.
• In case of emergency, to perform the activities of a firefighting brigade member after shutting down the plant safely as per the emergency shutdown procedure.
• Troubleshoot where required, initiates corrective measures in concurrence with day supervisor and maintain proper documentation trail with temporary equipment change
• Report all accident, injury, near miss, unsafe conditions and behaviour promptly to immediate supervisor so that remedial action can be taken to eliminate risks.
• Ensure to adhere to safety protocols. This includes keeping up to date with EHS risk assessments and using PPE as stipulated for the job.

What We Look For

• O-levels/A-levels, NITEC or Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Chemical Process Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an automated chemical process plant or packaging line in a similar role.
• Familiarity with both Panel (DCS) and field operations for blending, tank farm and packaging
• Well-versed in Microsoft Office programs and use of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and SAP PM module for creating documents such as delivery notes, scanning of raw material and finished products.
• Able to work in Jurong Island.
• Able to work on shift if required.

Objectives of the Position

• Maintain production facilities and utilities, reducing Unplanned Loss (UL), and Scheduled Loss (SL) as per Site targets for plant availability at optimized maintenance cost.
• Manage Planning & scheduling and Maintenance programs for rotating and static equipment.
• Lead Small CAPEX, Management of Change (MOC) & improvement projects.
• Lead Bad Actor Management Program & perform Reliability Analysis and Root Cause Analysis.
• Technical Expert for Mechanical Discipline

Responsibilities

• Maintain production plant and utilities equipment to satisfactory levels, meeting the desired plant performance and availability targets.
• Responsible to lead Preventive Maintenance (PM), Corrective Repairs and Condition Monitoring programs for rotating and static equipment, with a Reliability-centered Maintenance mindset.
• Lead planning, scheduling and execution activities of routine maintenance, annual turnarounds, and statutory inspections
• Review bad actor management program through Reliability Analysis and Root Cause Failure Analysis
• Review periodically the RBM (Risk Based Maintenance) system for the plant.
• Manage spare part availability, optimizing Inventory levels and monitoring to ensuring the team replenishes spare parts for mechanical equipment and piping.
• Administer training & development for in-house contractors and mechanical maintenance team.
• Co-ordinate with vendors & contractors for maintenance, shutdown and small CAPEX projects.
• Execute annual contractor performance review/ management system and review of maintenance contracts for parts/ service for renewal exercises.
• Initiate, collaborate, support or execution of minor plant modification, de-bottlenecking and improvement works.
• Site Technical Expert for Mechanical Discipline providing inputs to process, projects and supporting any commissioning, start-up activities.
• Align work processes to BASF Corporate Guidelines and functionally responsibility to upkeep discipline related documentation for ISO or Responsible Care Audits.
• Fulfil the following EHS responsibilities:

1. Manage work instructions and maintenance planning to the interests of occupational safety, health and environmental protection.
2. Provide clarity regarding hazards and control measures in Permit-to-Work (PTW), Risk Assessment (RA) & Work Instructions to contractors and the team.
3. Conduct & maintain routine safety walks, safety engagement briefing, appropriate safety induction training, risk assessment reviews and statutory requirements.
4. Ensure that any Plant changes/ modifications are carried out in accordance with the Management of Change procedures.
   

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• At least 5 years’ experience in Chemical or related industries i.e., Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical
• Adept at Maintenance, Utilities & Turnaround Management, working with SAP R3 system on Preventive, Corrective Maintenance
• Sound knowledge and experience in maintenance, repair & troubleshooting of various types of rotating equipment, static equipment, and packaged equipment.
• Good knowledge on maintenance of pumps, agitator seals, heat exchangers, air compressors, cooling towers, and process chillers.
• Knowledge on specialized equipment would be given preference such as Centrifuge, Vacuum Drier, Compactors, Steam Jets, Liquid ring Vacuum pumps, Dry Vacuum pumps, Belt Filters, Non-steel vessels & equipment.
• Familiar with inspection activities such as Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), Visual Inspection, Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) and American Petroleum Institute (API) inspection programs.
• Some experience in startup/commissioning of downstream process plants.
• Familiar with purchasing processes, bid specifications, technical bid evaluation.
• Keen interest in digitalization of work processes.
• Knowledge in mechanical integrity aspect of process safety management.
• Well-versed in Microsoft Office programs, MS Project, SAP R3
• Excellent communication skills with a focus on team building, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
• Able to work at Jurong Island