Job Description

, Singapore

Job Family Group: Production and Manufacturing Downstream

Worker Type: Regular

Posting Start Date: January 9, 2023

Business unit: Projects and Technology

Experience Level: Experienced Professionals

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If you are driven by a curious mindset, coupled with a passion for chemical analysis, this could be your opportunity to make your contribution to Shell\xe2\x80\x99s entry into the polycarbonates industry. You will play an important role in improving quality of life of millions and contribute directly to Shell\xe2\x80\x99s technology development an eventually to its bottom-line.

Where you fit in

Shell is one the largest foreign investors in Singapore and began operations in 1891. Today, Shell has more than 3,200 employees in Singapore alone. The Pulau Bukom Manufacturing Site today is the largest Shell refinery in the world in terms of crude distillation capacity, which makes Singapore a key regional supply and trading centre for Shell in the East. We also have one of the largest single-branded retail networks in Singapore, providing customers with a wide range of quality products and services.

Singapore is the largest petrochemical production and export centre in the Asia Pacific region. Shell Jurong Island (SJI) manufactures petrochemicals to meet the fast-growing demand for these products in the region. As part of the growth initiative, a polycarbonate technology development plant is being built in Shell Jurong Island and over the years of its operations a dedicated, modern laboratory would provide analytical support.

When you join Shell in Singapore, you can count on our commitment to help you thrive and propel your career by means of our industry-leading development programme and our available and unrivalled pool of local and global experts. Our numerous global and local skill pools as well as our diversity are key to our success and continuing innovation. Shell Jurong Island offers an innovative, inclusive and rewarding place to work.

What\xe2\x80\x99s the role?

You are expected to perform qualitative and quantitative physico-chemical analysis by following industry standard or internal test methods in a safe and compliant manner. The samples include aqueous and hydrocarbon samples such as petrochemical raw materials, process intermediates and finished products (fine chemicals and polymers). The techniques employed include:

• Chromatography (LC, GPC-TDA, Combustion-IC GC & GC-MS with HS)
• Atomic (AES/OES/MS) and molecular spectroscopy (UV-Vis, FT-IR)
• Thermal (DSC, TGA, MFR) and physical property analysis (color, DSV)
• Titrations (KF-Oven)

The sample preparation involves weighing, dissolving, diluting, ashing, digesting, roto-vap, cryo-grinding, injection moulding, etc., as well as adjunct activities (catalysts and additives preparation). The role involves all aspects of laboratory operations spanning management of:

• Equipment (routine maintenance & occasional minor troubleshooting)
• Quality (calibration & validation)
• Data (excel & LIMS)
• Samples (receipt, sub-sampling, safekeeping/storage)
• Methods (QA/QC and occasional assistance in development)
• Inventory (chemicals and consumable usage tracking & ordering)
• Training (self and others) and
• Vendor (scheduling & coordinating PM/CM visits)

What we need from you

• Diploma or bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry / Technology or equivalent.
• While working experience in a chemical or pharmaceutical research or manufacturing laboratory, preferably in an analytical laboratory of a petrochemical manufacturing facility is preferred. Fresh graduates with no experience are welcome to apply.
• Willingness to learn new techniques, instruments and methods is a must and necessary training would be provided where needed.
• You are expected to perform all activities diligently and safely work as part of a small team.
• You are expected to follow good laboratory practices including cleanliness of work area and instruments.
• Willingness to work on 2 rotating day shift. Though the normal operation is expected to involve only day shift during weekdays, occasionally the role would require extended hours (up to 12 hours) and weekends during plant start-up or upset conditions on overtime basis.

This is a shift role and the successful candidate will start working on day shift initially and gradually move to 2 cycle/8 hours day shift work subsequently (first shift could be from 8AM to 4PM, second shift could be from 12NN to 8PM).

Company Description

An innovative place to work

There\xe2\x80\x99s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell.

Join us and you\xe2\x80\x99ll be adding your talent and imagination to a business with the ambition to shape the future \xe2\x80\x93 whether by investing in oil, gas, and renewable energy to meet demand, exploring new ways to store energy, or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently, everyone at Shell does their part.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we are nurturing an inclusive environment \xe2\x80\x93 one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential.

• We\xe2\x80\x99re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we\xe2\x80\x99ll take it from there.
• We\xe2\x80\x99re closing the gender gap \xe2\x80\x93 whether that\xe2\x80\x99s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.
• We\xe2\x80\x99re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
• We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We\xe2\x80\x99re huge advocates for career development. We\xe2\x80\x99ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

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