DCS Application Engineer

Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd; Port Dickson; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd is looking for a Systems & Application IT Engineer to support IT operations in a refinery setting. The role involves administering and maintaining process control systems, ensuring high availability and performance while collaborating with operations and maintenance teams.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering disciplines, with a minimum of 5 years' experience in refinery information systems. Knowledge of Advanced Process Control (APC) is essential.

Join us in driving a sustainable energy future while ensuring efficient operations in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in refinery information systems and process control environments.
• Hands-on experience with Advanced Process Control (APC) is mandatory.
• Strong Oil & Gas / Refinery background essential.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and maintain refinery IT and Process Control systems.
• Ensure high availability and performance of systems and applications.
• Support and troubleshoot DCS, APC, and plant information systems.

Skills

Refinery information systems

Process control systems

Advanced Process Control (APC)

DCS systems (Honeywell, Yokogawa)

Oil & Gas industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Computer, Control, Electronic, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Bflex/LIMS

PHD

MnR

CPM

Job description

At Petron, we are not just in the business of oil, we are also in the business of fueling lives. Petron Malaysia is an emerging and rapidly evolving Asian oil company. It is part of Petron Corporation, the leading oil company in the Philippines. Our integrated refining, distribution, and retailing of world‑class petroleum products help meet the country’s growing energy needs and contribute to a more progressive nation.

We are dedicated and passionate about our vision. As a progressive oil company in Malaysia, we aspire toward a sustainable energy‑secured nation where everyone's journey is fueled by opportunities for meaningful experiences.

We are seeking dynamic and innovative individuals who have the drive to make a difference and are motivated to succeed.

Role Summary

The Systems & Application IT Engineer supports refinery IT, plant information systems, and process control systems to ensure safe, reliable, and high‑availability operations. This role combines Process Control Systems (core focus) and Plant Information Systems, working end‑to‑end from implementation to daily support. The position collaborates closely with operations, maintenance, Corporate IT, and system vendors in a live refinery environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and maintain refinery IT and Process Control (OT) systems
• Ensure high availability, performance, and cybersecurity of systems and applications
• Support and troubleshoot DCS, APC, and plant information systems
• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, and vendors (e.g., Honeywell) to sustain smooth operations
• Coordinate with Corporate IT on end‑user computing and system integration matters
• Lead and execute system improvement initiatives (e.g., AD migration, DCS upgrades, vendor applications)
• Manage projects safely, on schedule, and within approved budget
• Liaise with vendors for system support, troubleshooting, upgrades, and enhancements
• Monitor software license usage, system costs, and compliance requirements
• Support change management, system upgrades, and continuous improvement activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Computer, Control, Electronic, or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in refinery information systems and process control environments
• Hands‑on experience with Advanced Process Control (APC) is mandatory
• Strong Oil & Gas / Refinery background
• Experience with DCS systems such as Honeywell and/or Yokogawa
• Familiarity with systems such as Bflex/LIMS, PHD, DCS, APC, MnR, CPM, or similar
• Knowledge of IT/OT standards (ITIL, ISO27001, ISA‑99 / IEC62443) is an advantage