Production Technician

NatureWorks Asia Pacific Co., Ltd. (Nakhon Sawan)

Nakhon Sawan, Thailand

NatureWorks is an advanced materials company offering a broad portfolio of renewably sourced polymers and chemicals to the packaging, polymers, fibers, and chemicals markets. With performance and economics that compete with oil-based plastics and fibers, naturally advanced Ingeo™ polymers are valued for their unique functional properties and are used in consumer products from coffee capsules and electronics to diapers and wipes. and in larger applications like 3D printing materials. NatureWorks is jointly owned by Cargill and Thailand’s largest, and ASEAN’s leading, integrated petrochemical and refining company, PTT Global Chemical.

About this position

The Technician is responsible for the safe execution of day-to-day operations, monitoring machines and equipment for smooth operation of the production plant, and supporting the Plant Operations team in achieving the organization's mission, vision, and goals.

Responsibilities

• Operates safely within NatureWorks policies, procedures and governmental regulations and fully participates in and champions NatureWorks Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Programs.
• Ensures the EH&S and Industrial Hygiene Programs are being followed and provides a safe working environment to our employees, contractors, and customers.
• Accountable for building a strong safety culture and actively pursues it daily, identifies unsafe behaviors and conditions and intervenes to mitigate incidents.
• Understands and applies environmental, health and safety regulations and policies.
• Participate in safety programs, training and drills to increase safety self awareness.
• Engages with the operations team to operate plant equipment daily.
• Monitors and operates plant using the computer process control system.
• Makes adjustment and / or changes to the process and utilities both inside and outside of the control room as required.
• Monitors and accurately records system parameters using various computer-based systems.
• Thoroughly documents shift activities in operating log sheet / book and computer-based record (if need).
• Proactively uses knowledge and experience to identify problems, develop relevant facts, formulate alternative solutions, decides on appropriate conclusions, and implement corrective actions, troubleshoots, and corrects process problems.
• Uses ingenuity and applies knowledge to recommend changes which could result in improved productivity, safety, and environmental performance.

Requirements

• Commitment to monitor all machines and equipment for smooth operation of the production plant.
• Responsible for personal and plant safety, environmental compliance, strictly follow the shift schedule and operate follow the company procedures.
• Continuous improvement in the quality of our product.
• Execute all DCS and site activities, complete the log sheet / book, finding the abnormality and carries out other instruction and report to Shift Leader.
• Cost control efforts and efficient operations of the plant.
• This position requires working in 12-hour shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.