DCS Technician

Kerry; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in taste and nutrition is seeking a Distribution Control System (DCS) Technician to join their team in Shah Alam. The role involves operating the DCS, ensuring compliance with various standards, and recording plant activities. Candidates should have relevant experience and education in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience as a DCS Technician.
• Experience in oleo-chemical and/or food industry.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with common software applications.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and control the Distribution Control System (DCS) according to SOPs.
• Ensure compliance with management systems like HACCP, ISO standards.
• Record process conditions and assist in daily reports.

Skills

DCS systems

SAP

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Education

Diploma/Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Job description

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Every day, we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier, and more sustainable products consumed by billions worldwide. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers opportunities to shape the future of food and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

As a Distribution Control System (DCS) Technician, you will be responsible for understanding and fulfilling all job scopes assigned by the company. You will ensure the effectiveness and compliance of all management systems practiced in the company. The role requires good technical knowledge, a positive attitude, and initiative to support the company's goals and development towards becoming a world-class manufacturer.

• Work Location: Shah Alam
• Reporting To: Assistant Production Manager
• Working Hours: Shift hours (7am – 3pm / 3pm – 11pm / 11pm – 7am)

Key responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Report to the Production Executive in charge during shifts, or to the Production Supervisor in the absence of the Production Executive.
• Operate, monitor, and control the Distribution Control System (DCS) according to SOPs, work instructions, and directives from the Production Executive.
• Ensure the efficient operation of all plant sections, including raw material unloading, processing, and finishing, maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Record process conditions periodically in checklists.
• Assist in compiling and recording plant activities in logbooks and daily reports.
• Report any system or machinery deviations, failures, or malfunctions promptly to supervisors.
• Coordinate with other technicians for site preparations, adjustments, or sampling.
• Work with QC Technicians regarding in-process testing and verification against specifications.
• Record and coordinate receipt of raw materials, production outputs, waste, and utilities consumption.
• Handle SAP system processes for initiating and completing process orders.
• Prepare product labels as required.
• Practice GMP, HSE, and 5S standards in the workplace.
• Ensure compliance with management systems such as HACCP, ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and Halal standards.
• Maintain workplace cleanliness and support value-added tasks as assigned.
• Perform ad-hoc tasks as required.

Qualifications and skills

• 2-3 years of experience as a DCS Technician.
• Diploma/Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with DCS systems, preferably Yokogawa.
• Experience in the oleo-chemical and/or food industry.
• Proficiency in SAP.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with common software applications.