Mechanical Process Technician at Celanese

Newport, Wales, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Skills, Fault Finding, Pneumatic Systems, Hydraulic Systems, Pump Operation, Motor Operation, Valve Operation, Actuator Operation, Engineering Drawings, P&IDs, SAP, Distributed Control Systems, Fork Lift Truck Operation, Welding, Workshop Machinery, Operational Role Experience

Industry

Chemical Manufacturing

Description

Overview Mechanical Process Technician: Celanese are recruiting Process Technicians to join us at the Advanced Elastomer Systems (AES) plant in Newport, South Wales. As a Process Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring production lines operate flawlessly to maintain the exceptional quality our customers love. Our Newport Elastomer Plant which specialises in Santoprene is located in Newport, Wales on the River Usk only 12 miles northeast of Cardiff, and is one of the world's leading suppliers of thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs). These products are used on car windscreens, under-bonnet applications and for interior parts. The versatile product is also used by the construction industry, and for consumer goods such as flexible toothbrushes and kitchen utensils. Working as part of a shift team, Process Technicians with varied skills in either process, electrical/instrument or mechanical are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of their work area. Their focus is on safety, health and the environment, ensuring reliability and operational integrity, while always seeking new ways to improve equipment and systems’ performance. Responsibilities Responsibilities will include: Operating extrusion equipment via control room and field based control systems 1st response to breakdowns, basic fault finding, and support with maintenance and repairs Monitoring plant performance and diagnosing faults Maximise reliability through executing operator care rounds Work within shift to ensure delivery of individual and team responsibilities and objectives Conduct detailed shift handovers Fork lift truck operation – up to 3.5 tes (training will be provided) Issue work permits for operations and tanker offloading areas Key attributes of the Mechanical Process Technician: Commitment to high standards in safety and quality of work Driven, motivated & committed to ownership and completing tasks The ability to communicate well verbally and via IT-based systems Able to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment while making decisions focused on safety, quality, reliability & performance of the business A flexible attitude to the job and the ability to demonstrate leadership capabilities Keen to learn Qualifications Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience required: Required: Completion of a recognized Mechanical apprenticeship Beneficial but not mandatory: Experience in fault finding using a systematic approach to get to route cause efficiently and effectively. Experience of pneumatic and hydraulic systems Experience of pumps, motors, feeders (e.g. LIW), valves and actuators Ability to interpret engineering drawings & P&IDs Experience of SAP Experienced in Distributed Control Systems (i.e. DeltaV) FLT license Welding proficient Competent with workshop machinery Experience working in an operational role on a chemical process plant, or related engineering or heavy industry field would be preferred.

Responsibilities

Process Technicians are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of production lines, ensuring high-quality output. They respond to breakdowns, monitor plant performance, and conduct shift handovers.