Process Technician (Chemical Plant)

Roles & Responsibilities

Process Technician (Chemical Plant)

Recruit123 is helping our client to hire a Process Technician to join their chemical plant operations team.

Our client operates a chemical manufacturing/processing facility in Singapore and is looking for a reliable and safety-conscious Process Technician to support day-to-day plant operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and operate process equipment (reactors, distillation columns, pumps, compressors, storage tanks) in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Conduct routine rounds and inspections of process units, identifying and reporting abnormalities or deviations
• Perform sampling and basic quality checks in line with process control requirements
• Respond to process upsets, alarms, and emergencies following established protocols
• Carry out start-up, shutdown, and changeover procedures for process units as required
• Maintain accurate shift logs, operating records, and handover reports
• Support permit-to-work (PTW) processes for maintenance and contractor activities
• Adhere strictly to workplace safety and health (WSH) regulations, PSM (Process Safety Management) requirements, and plant-specific safety protocols
• Participate in plant turnarounds, equipment troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Work closely with shift supervisors, process engineers, and maintenance teams to ensure smooth plant operations

Requirements:

• NITEC/Higher NITEC/Diploma in Chemical Process Technology, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• Prior experience in a chemical plant, petrochemical, or process manufacturing environment preferred; entry-level candidates with relevant training may be considered
• Willing to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays
• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow SOPs and PTW systems strictly
• Physically fit and able to work in an outdoor/plant environment, including at heights or confined spaces as required (with proper training/certification)
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to respond calmly under pressure
• Team player with good communication skills
• Singaporeans/PRs preferred

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary with shift allowances
• On-the-job training and certification opportunities
• Stable employment within an established chemical/process manufacturing facility

Recruit123 Pte Ltd

steffan.lian@recruit-123.com
EA Personnel: Lian Cher Chieh (Steffan)
EA Personnel Registration No.: R1217705
EA License No.: 25C2810EA

Tell employers what skills you have

Standard Operating Procedures
process maintenance
SOP Development
Stay Calm Under Pressure
Chemical Process Engineering
Confined Space Management
Emergency Preparedness
Technical Records
shifts schedules
Quality Checking
Process Plant and Equipment Integrity Management
Workplace Safety and Health Practice
Team Player
Chemical Industry
implement process changes
Chemical Engineering