Overview
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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:
1. Operating extrusion equipment via control room and field based control systems
2. 1st response to breakdowns, basic fault finding, and support with maintenance and repairs
3. Monitoring plant performance and diagnosing faults
4. Maximise reliability through executing operator care rounds
5. Work within shift to ensure delivery of individual and team responsibilities and objectives
6. Conduct detailed shift handovers
7. Fork lift truck operation – up to 3.5 tes (training will be provided)
8. Issue work permits for operations and tanker offloading areas
Key attributes of the Mechanical Process Technician:
9. Commitment to high standards in safety and quality of work
10. Driven, motivated & committed to ownership and completing tasks
11. The ability to communicate well verbally and via IT-based systems
12. Able to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment while making decisions focused on safety, quality, reliability & performance of the business
13. A flexible attitude to the job and the ability to demonstrate leadership capabilities
14. Keen to learn
Qualifications:
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience required:
15. Required: Completion of a recognized Mechanical apprenticeship
16. Beneficial but not mandatory:
17. Experience in fault finding using a systematic approach to get to route cause efficiently and effectively.
18. Experience of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
19. Experience of pumps, motors, feeders (. LIW), valves and actuators
20. Ability to interpret engineering drawings & P&IDs
21. Experience of SAP
22. Experienced in Distributed Control Systems (. DeltaV)
23. FLT license
24. Welding proficient
25. Competent with workshop machinery
26. Experience working in an operational role on a chemical process plant, or related engineering or heavy industry field would be preferred.
Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We support sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create and growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese Corporation employs more than 11,000 employees worldwide with 2024 net sales of $10.3 billion.
Celanese ist ein weltweit führendes Chemieunternehmen, das Spezialmaterialien herstellt, die in den meisten wichtigen Industriezweigen und Verbraucheranwendungen eingesetzt werden. In unseren Geschäftsbereichen setzen wir unser chemisches, technologisches und kommerzielles Know-how ein, um Werte für unsere Kunden, Mitarbeitenden und Aktionäre zu schaffen. Wir fördern die Nachhaltigkeit, indem wir verantwortungsvoll mit den von uns hergestellten Materialien umgehen und unser Portfolio an nachhaltigen Produkten erweitern, um den Anforderungen unserer Kunden und der Gesellschaft gerecht zu werden. Wir sind bestrebt, einen positiven Einfluss auf unsere Gemeinden auszuüben und die Integration in unseren Teams zu fördern. Die Celanese Corporation beschäftigt weltweit mehr als 11.000 Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter und erzielte im Jahr 2024 einen Nettoumsatz von 10,3 Milliarden US-Dollar.
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