Process Technician

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.

Working as part of a small 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, 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.

We offer an excellent remuneration and benefits package including a pension scheme, an industry-driven salary, private health care for employees and their families and more. Our workplace is conveniently located just off the M4 and close to Newport city centre. We have an onsite gym which is free to use, a subsidised canteen and free onsite parking. What are you waiting for? Apply today!