Process Technician

1. Celanese are recruiting Process Technicians to join us at the Advanced Elastomer Systems (AES) plant in Newport, South Wales.
2. 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.  
3. Experience working in an operational role on a chemical process plant, or related engineering or heavy industry field would be preferred.

Celanese Corporation is a global chemical leader in the production of differentiated chemistry solutions and specialty materials used in most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use the full breadth of Celanese's global chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees, shareholders and the corporation. As we partner with our customers to solve their most critical business needs, we strive to make a positive impact on our communities and the world through The Celanese Foundation. Based in Dallas, Celanese employs approximately 13,000 employees worldwide and had 2023 net sales of $10.9 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com.

Responsibilities:

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 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 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:

As a minimum, a good general education: Grades A-C at GCSE level including Maths, English and one other Science/Technical subject

Experience working in an operational role on a chemical process plant, or related engineering or heavy industry field would be preferred.