Chemical Technician

Company Description

Edra Power Holdings Sdn Bhd is a leading international independent power producer in South East Asia, with a diverse portfolio of 11 power and desalination plants across five countries. The company, formed in 2014, has a strong focus on Malaysia and emerging markets in South Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. Edra is led by experienced management teams and strategic partnerships with global players, positioning itself for further expansion opportunities.

Role Description

Perform routine daily analysis, monitoring and round checks for all designated areas to ensure all plant equipment/analyzers are in good working order and comply with all statutory legal regulatory and legislation requirements enforced in Malaysia such as Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) 1994, Employment Act and etc.

1. Plant Maintenance/Operations

• Perform assigned routine or non-routine task (analysis, monitoring, troubleshooting and etc.).
• Supports laboratory staff by maintaining lab ware; maintaining logs and record books; troubleshooting and resolving problems.
• Keeps laboratory supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Documents information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
• Resolves problems by examining and evaluating data; selecting corrective steps.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, calling for repairs.
• Comply with all safety, health, environmental, and Quality Management System requirements, policies, and procedures relevant to the position.
• Ensure all safety procedures are followed, proper tools are used, Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) are used and methods of handling of works are adhered.
• Provide technical assistance and technical feedbacks (inclusive of initial troubleshooting within their capability) for effective maintenance and operational planning and plant improvement to immediate superior.
• Assist in preparing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Work Instruction (WI).
• Log all routine works into spreadsheet and prepare simple report to immediate superior.
• Cooperate with other department for troubleshooting purposes

2. Defect management

• Ensure all plant equipment and analyser are in good working order and maintain in efficient manner at all times.
• Assist Supervisor in reporting any defect and abnormality to Unit Engineer/Unit Operator for rectification by relevant Maintenance Section.

3. Other Ad-Hoc Assignments

• Standby and work outside office hour or during emergency cases (on-call basis).
• Perform other additional tasks that are relevant and necessary to accomplish company overall objective, which may be assigned from time to time including activities in absent of Chemical & Environment Services ("CES") engineer or technician.

QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCY

Minimum Education Qualification required:

• Diploma in Chemical Engineering or;
• Diploma in Applied Science or equivalent from recognized universities / higher learning institutes

Minimum Mandatory Competency (License) required:

• 1 to 2 years of working experiences

Optional requirement or added advantage

• Familiarity with coal-fired power plant system and equipment experienced in related fields namely laboratory water analysis and etc
• Familiarity with laboratory environment and water analysis
• Certified Competency in related fields (DOE)-Waste Water Treatment Plant, Schedule Waste Management etc.)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum years of working experience related to the work scope:

• 1 to 2 years working experience in laboratory or any related fields

Work experiences required:

• Experience in laboratory environment, equipment, analysers and plant works.
• Knowledgeable in Chemistry, Science Material and Water Analysis

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS TRAITS

1. Ability and willingness to be available to work "on-call".
2. Hands on with analytical and troubleshooting skills.
3. Understanding of Thermal Power Plant processes and operations.
4. Basic computer literacy.
5. Good communication skills.