Purpose of the Position

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the Process Technician's primary responsiblity is to ensure the smooth operation of his/her assigned Process Unit, be it in either the Field or DCS Panel Operation.

Job Description

DCS Operation

• Perform starts up and shuts down according to Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions or Checklists.
• Monitor and control process variables via DCS (towers, reactors, driers, compressors, etc) to maintain quality & plant in steady & efficient condition.
• Respond to process alarms, process upsets or abnormal process conditions according to established practices and procedures in order to begin or cease production as advised by Supervisor or Engineers.
• Troubleshoots equipment and/or process problems in order to identify needed corrections or improvements.
• Initiate and perform Safety bypass with approval from Supervisor.

Field Operation

• Performs equipment line-ups and operate towers, reactors, driers, compressors, pumps, etc according to established practices and procedures.
• Responds to upsets or abnormal process conditions according to instructions from Supervisor or Panelman.
• Troubleshoots equipment and/or process problems in order to identify needed corrections or improvements.
• Collect process samples from assigned sampling points in a safe manner.
• Equipment Inspection Tours according to checklist.

Requirements

• NITEC in Chemical Process Technology /Diploma in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Min. 1-2 years Operational experience with demonstrable exposure to Process Plant Operations and site-based activity or equivalent.
• Experience in Safety Awareness programs or involvement in Safety Committees will be an added advantage.