Facilities/Utilities Project Engineer

Philip Morris International; Selangor; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tobacco company in Malaysia is seeking an experienced engineering professional to oversee project management and enhance operational performance within the manufacturing plant. The role requires a degree in engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety regulations, managing budgets, and improving quality control. Fluency in English and the local language is necessary. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to transformative change in the industry.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in technical/Engineering departments, industrial environment and/or facility management.
• Desired experience in asset management, contractors’ management, electrical systems, utilities equipment.
• Fluent in English and local language (oral & written).

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and improve operational performances.
• Ensure compliance with safety rules and regulations.
• Prepare analysis for utilities operation costs to guide budget preparation.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Quality control

Compliance knowledge

Technical engineering skills

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Computers for system validation

Job description

Be a part of a revolutionary change!

At PMI, we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future.

With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, wherever you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions.

Your ‘day to day’

In this role with Philip Morris Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., you will contribute to the overall development and implementation of engineering initiatives by managing projects, improving operational performances and ensuring continuous improvements across various processes and systems in the manufacturing plant.

Key responsibilities

• Sustainability/Environment, Health and Safety
  • Adheres 100% to all Sustainability policies and procedures. Respect health and safety legislation requirements.
  • Comply with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, PMI QMS, AWS requirements. Coordinate, check and approve project and work requests within defined timelines and resources.
  • Ensure compliance with safety rules and regulations. Perform safety risk assessment and eliminate identified risks accordingly together with contractors.
• Quality
  • Ensure correct operation and maintenance of utilities equipment and systems to have uninterrupted supply of electricity, steam, gas, water and other energy sources for the site.
  • Monitor and optimize operation of engineering systems equipment to ensure rational use of energy sources.
  • Initiate modifications and up‑grades of equipment that improve efficiency and participate in the implementation.
  • Ensure proper reporting according to local legislation and PMI procedures.
  • Proactively interact with all internal and external customers to continuously maintain updated knowledge of customer expectations in terms of quality.
• Equipment/Project Installation
  • Ensure project success by monitoring progress, coordinating tasks, and resolving issues.
  • Review designs and schedules to control the project plan.
  • Oversee material checks and supervise construction or equipment installation to maintain high quality.
  • Integrate new equipment, assess risks, and support documentation to meet legal and internal standards.
  • Lead equipment validation and coordinate computerized system validation.
  • Manage handover, commissioning, and registration of new equipment or facilities in systems like SAP, SAM and SLA to ensure further maintenance.
• Budget Management
  • Prepare proper analysis related to the costs of the utilities operation and maintenance in order to ensure accurate preparation of the annual and LRP budgets.
  • Initiate, plan and ensure development and implementation of productivity initiatives based on efficient utilization of budgetary funds and targeting optimum balance between cost, quality, service, safety and security.
  • Periodically control budget spending, propose actions to allow Facility Management to undertake corrective and improvement measures.
  • Collect, analyze and report total energy, electricity, gas, compressed air, steam and water consumption values as well as maintenance costs monthly.

Who we’re looking fo

• Degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, etc).
• At least 5 years’ experience in technical/Engineering departments, industrial environment and/or facility management / utilities operation.
• Desired experience in asset management, contractors’ management, electrical systems, utilities equipment.
• Strong project management experience. Formal education in PMPM, utilities processes and/or equipment is a plus.
• Fluent English and local language (oral & written).