Ilhan Rahmat
Senior Process Technician | Chemical & Petrochemical Operations
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About
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.
Experience
Senior Process Technician - Mitsui Phenol Singapore Pte Ltd / INEOS Phenol Singapore - Singapore
(2013-07 - 2026-03)
- 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
Education
NITEC - Mechatronics - ITE College West (Bukit Batok)
