Chemical Engineer

Reporting to Assistant Manager, Technical, this position will provide support for the manufacturing process for the chemical plant by ensuring that the production process strictly follows company safety standards and environmental regulations, and the quality of products are within customers’ requirements.

Responsibilities:
Provide technical support in process troubleshooting and recommend appropriate countermeasures for process efficiency improvement

Conduct investigations and analyze plant trouble issues, and identify areas which require improvement or appropriate corrective actions

Facilitate trial production to support product improvement and development

Identify areas of opportunities for process improvement, modification and optimization ideas

Conduct HAZOP studies and ensure safe operation of the manufacturing process

Provide technical support in quality investigations and studies

Perform regular inspection and ensure optimal condition of manufacturing equipment

Participate in sustainability projects to ensure optimal and efficient use of energy and natural resources for production process in accordance with environmental regulations and company’s policy

Conduct technical training to Supervisors and Technicians

Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline with at least 1 to 3 years of relevant experience

Entry level candidates without experience are welcome to apply with us

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Self-driven, independent and resourceful

Effective team player with good communication and presentation skills

Possess good analytical thinking and problem solving skills

Willing to work in Jurong Island

Able to perform overtime work if required

Mitsui Chemicals Inc.

is one of the largest chemical companies in Japan. Our innovative technologies and materials, along with products that offer new functionality, are being used for a wide range of fields such as automotive, electronics and information, life, environment and energy, and packaging in our society.

At Mitsui Chemicals Group in Singapore, we are committed to produce products in a safe and environmentally sound manner, consistent with Responsible Care. Our presence in Singapore includes the following companies.

Mitsui Chemicals Asia Pacific, Ltd

• Established in 1997, it is one of the four regional headquarters of Mitsui Chemicals Inc, managing the company's operations in ASEAN, South Asia, Middle East and Oceania.

Mitsui Elastomers Singapore Pte. Ltd

was incorporated on 26 February 2001 and is the marketing and manufacturing center for TAFMER™ products. Almost 10 years later after its establishment, MELS built its second TAFMER™ Plant (“5TF”) in Singapore in July 2010. The US$200 million plant harnessed MCI technologies in polymer design, metallocene catalysts and production processes to create a world-class production facility with an annual operation capacity of 100,000 tonnes. Today, with an annual capacity of 200,000 tonnes, MELS accounts for 80% of MCI’s global elastomer production capabilities.

SDC Technologies Asia Pacific Pte Ltd

• SDC Technologies Inc., a wholly owned company of Mitsui Chemicals Inc., is a recognized world leader in the development and manufacturing of proprietary, high-performance coating systems. SDC Technologies Asia Pacific, Pte. Ltd. a wholly owned subsidiary under SDC Technologies, Inc. is a newly incorporated company in Singapore.

Prime Evolue Singapore Pte. Ltd.

, a joint venture of Prime Polymer Co., Ltd. and Mitsui & Co. for the manufacture and sale of Evolue™, a high-performance linear-low density polyethylene resin (LLDPE). It aims to achieve its goal of becoming the leading player in Asia's high-performance polyethylene with its Evolue™ product.