Mitsui Elastomers is a subsiduary of one of the largest chemical companies in Japan and manufactures and sells a line of high performance elastomers centred around their flagship product TAFMER which is a unique polyolefin providing enhanced impact strength and flexibility.My role involved: * Ensuring the smooth operation of the plant by troubleshooting processes and packaging units* Undertaking daily routine checks of all processes and equipment * Responding quickly to… Show more Mitsui Elastomers is a subsiduary of one of the largest chemical companies in Japan and manufactures and sells a line of high performance elastomers centred around their flagship product TAFMER which is a unique polyolefin providing enhanced impact strength and flexibility.My role involved: * Ensuring the smooth operation of the plant by troubleshooting processes and packaging units* Undertaking daily routine checks of all processes and equipment * Responding quickly to recalibrate or clean mechanisms if any problems arose* Monitoring all operational parameters to ensure optimum efficiency levels were achieved* Commissioning and decommissioning the extruder units whenever necessary* Inspecting and risk-assessing all onsite contractors to ensure a safe working environment* Assisting in the shutdown and start-up of the plant during annual maintenanceIt was during this role that I became increasingly fascinated with design process and decided to work towards a Masters in Chemical Engineering so I would have a more detailed understanding of how to efficiently and profitably optimise processes. Show less

Sime Darby Engineering is a Malaysia-based diversified multinational specialising in the fabrication of all types of offshore and onshore structures and complexes, and provides engineering conceptual and detailed design, procurement, fabrication, testing and pre-commissioning, load-out, transportation and, offshore hook-up and commissioning.My role was to use HYSYS software to run process simulations and assist engineers on the Qatar Petroleum and Puteri Petronas Project by aiding them… Show more Sime Darby Engineering is a Malaysia-based diversified multinational specialising in the fabrication of all types of offshore and onshore structures and complexes, and provides engineering conceptual and detailed design, procurement, fabrication, testing and pre-commissioning, load-out, transportation and, offshore hook-up and commissioning.My role was to use HYSYS software to run process simulations and assist engineers on the Qatar Petroleum and Puteri Petronas Project by aiding them to design vessels, control valves, relief valves and line sizing. Show less