Ilhan Rahmat

Senior Process Technician with over 12 years of experience in chemical and petrochemical plant operations, including phenol, cumene, and Bisphenol-A production. Highly experienced in DCS operations, plant start-up/shutdown, preventive maintenance, safety compliance, and emergency response. Strong track record in ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable plant performance in high-risk environments.

Senior Process Technician - Mitsui Phenol Singapore Pte Ltd / INEOS Phenol Singapore - Singapore

(2013-07)

Operate and monitor phenol, cumene, and Bisphenol-A production plants to ensure safe and continuous operations

• Perform routine sampling, data logging, strainer cleaning, and plant inspections
• Operate and monitor high-temperature systems including hot oil furnace, incinerator, and boilers
• Conduct preventive maintenance on compressors, pumps, and safety-critical equipment
• Utilize DCS (Yokogawa Centum VP) to monitor and control plant parameters
• Lead and support plant start-up and shutdown for biennial maintenance turnarounds
• Prepare and execute job safety analyses, LOTO, and risk assessments
• Actively participate in Emergency Response Team (ERT) for fire, chemical spills, and injuries
• Review and approve Permit-to-Work (PTW) for contractors
• Troubleshoot plant upsets to minimize downtime and equipment damage
• Identify equipment wear and implement corrective actions to prevent failures

Operation Technician - Nagase Singapore Pte Ltd (Total Gas & Chemical Management) - Singapore

(2010-10 - 2013-06)

Operated chemical transfer and supply systems for Sumitomo and Kanto Chemical

• Performed maintenance including valve changes, filter replacement, and pump servicing
• Managed drum charging, ISO tanker loading, and waste discharge operations
• Monitored chemical and gas systems using Azbil, Honeywell MIDAS, Gas SCADA, Chemcassette CM4
• Handled specialty gases (Silane, NF3, NH3, N2O) including bulk cylinder change using forklift
• Conducted routine patrol checks and safety inspections
• Participated in ERT and joint emergency exercises with SCDF
• Maintained strict compliance with SOPs and MSDS
• Managed PPE and SCBA inventory

Immigration Officer - Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) - Singapore

(2009-02 - 2010-08)

Maintained border security and conducted document forgery detection

Process / QC Technician - Nozomi Technotron Pte Ltd - Singapore

(2007-09 - 2009-01)

• Operated crystal-growing equipment and pyro machines
• Handled industrial gases and chemicals
• Performed troubleshooting and quality inspections

NITEC - Mechatronics - ITE College West (Bukit Batok)