Assistant Palm Oil Mill Engineer

Jobstreet Malaysia; Seremban; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A palm oil processing company in Negeri Sembilan is seeking an Operations Engineer to oversee daily activities at the palm oil mill. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and a strong background in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems. Responsibilities include monitoring operational performance, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and managing technical staff. The role requires strong leadership and analytical skills, with communication abilities in both English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of palm oil milling processes, boilers, turbines, and related equipment.
• Hands-on experience in maintenance planning and execution.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Good communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and maintenance of the palm oil mill.
• Monitor and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and process-related issues.
• Coordinate with engineering and production teams for preventive maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and industry regulations.
• Supervise technical staff in maintenance and repair tasks.
• Analyse mill performance data and provide recommendations.
• Assist in procurement and inventory management of spare parts.
• Prepare reports on maintenance activities and engineering improvements.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills in mechanical and electrical systems

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Good communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Assist in overseeing the daily operations and maintenance of the palm oil mill to ensure smooth production.

Monitor and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and process-related issues to minimize downtime.

Coordinate with the engineering and production teams to implement preventive maintenance and process improvements.

Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and industry regulations.

Supervise and guide technical staff in executing maintenance and repair tasks.

Analyse mill performance data and provide recommendations for optimization.

Assist in procurement and inventory management of spare parts and equipment.

Prepare reports on maintenance activities, breakdowns, and engineering improvements.

Requirements

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering (or related field).

Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical and electrical systems.

Knowledge of palm oil milling processes, boilers, turbines, and related equipment.

Hands-on experience in maintenance planning and execution.

Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Strong leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Good communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.