Senior Palm Oil Refinery Process Engineer

KLK INDONESIA; Manggar; On-site; IDR 180,000,000 - 320,000,000; Full time

Job summary

KLK INDONESIA is seeking an experienced refinery operations professional to monitor and optimize degumming, bleaching, and deodorization processes at Belitung Timur. You will lead shift teams, coordinate training, and ensure adherence to ISO, GMP, HACCP, and RSPO standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering or related field and at least 5 years in refinery/palm oil or similar industries, with a strong emphasis on safety, energy, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in refinery/palm oil or related industries.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and refine operations such as degumming, bleaching, and deodorization to maximize throughput, minimize oil loss, and optimize energy/chemical consumption.
• Troubleshoot process anomalies, collaborate with QA teams, and ensure end products meet exact customer and industry specifications.
• Manage shift rosters, direct plant operators/technicians, and evaluate workforce skills gaps to coordinate training and build a culture of operational excellence.
• Work with the maintenance team to execute preventive/corrective maintenance and safely manage equipment like compressors, boilers, and vacuum systems.
• Enforce safety and health regulations, maintain environmental standards, and ensure the facility adheres to strict certifications like ISO, GMP, HACCP, and RSPO.

Education

Bachelor Degree or in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Compressors

Boilers

Vacuum systems

Job description

KLK INDONESIA is seeking an experienced refinery operations professional to monitor and optimize degumming, bleaching, and deodorization processes at Belitung Timur. You will lead shift teams, coordinate training, and ensure adherence to ISO, GMP, HACCP, and RSPO standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering or related field and at least 5 years in refinery/palm oil or similar industries, with a strong emphasis on safety, energy, and efficiency.