Data-Driven Plant Performance Engineer

AIR LIQUIDE BUSINESS SERVICES SDN BHD; Selangor; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Liquide Business Services Sdn Bhd (ALBS) in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Performance Analytics Engineer to drive operational excellence by leveraging advanced data analytics, MPC/MVS strategies, and diagnostic tools. The role bridges Remote Operations Control Center and site teams to maximize plant uptime and efficiency.

The candidate will monitor critical equipment, mitigate deviations, and optimize plant performance while supporting continuity during plant upsets and implementing digital

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering with 2+ years of relevant experience in plant operations or process engineering.
• Strong fundamentals in ASU processes, process control/DCS, and data analytics.
• Knowledge of Bulk-On Site or Electronics (TGCM) business models is preferred.
• Fluent in English, strong problem-solving and cross-functional communication skills, and willingness to respond beyond standard working hours during plant emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Plant Performance & Process Optimization: Analyze airgas plant operations, eliminate bottlenecks, minimize operational waste (flaring/venting/power loss), and execute Model Predictive Control (MPC/MVS) strategies.
• Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Conduct daily monitoring, resolve operational deviations, perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and lead regular troubleshooting reviews with site teams and SMEs.
• Crisis Management & Continuity: Support pre-/post-crisis operations during plant upsets or trips, provide operational guidance, and ensure business continuity.
• Operational Excellence & Digitalization: Deploy Liquid Mass Balance (LMB) tools, drive Continuous Improvement Projects (C-IMP), and standardize digital dashboards and SOPs.

Skills

Process control/DCS

Data analytics

ASU processes

Fluent in English

Problem-solving

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Model Predictive Control (MPC/MVS)

Liquid Mass Balance (LMB) tools

DCS systems

Digital dashboards

Job description

Air Liquide Business Services Sdn Bhd (ALBS) in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Performance Analytics Engineer to drive operational excellence by leveraging advanced data analytics, MPC/MVS strategies, and diagnostic tools. The role bridges Remote Operations Control Center and site teams to maximize plant uptime and efficiency.

The candidate will monitor critical equipment, mitigate deviations, and optimize plant performance while supporting continuity during plant upsets and implementing digital