Mechanical Engineer

TPG OIL & GAS SDN BHD; Kampung Tanjung Langsat; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TPG OIL & GAS SDN BHD is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to ensure reliability, efficiency and safety of all mechanical systems at our biodiesel production plant in Tanjung Langsat, Johor. The role involves hands-on work with process equipment, preventative maintenance programs and project management.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemical process industries, rotating equipment and project management, with 5 years of mechanical engineering experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance Engineering or related field.
• 5 years of mechanical engineering experience in chemical processing, refining or related industrial environment.
• Direct experience in biodiesel, biofuels or oleochemical plant is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of process equipment operation and maintenance, including reactors, pumps, heat exchangers and centrifuges.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and optimize preventative and predictive maintenance programs for critical process equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues promptly to minimize production downtime.
• Perform engineering calculations for pump sizing, pipe flow, heat transfer, and pressure vessel integrity.
• Oversee the mechanical integrity of key process units such as reactors, distillation columns, heat exchangers, pumps and compressors.
• Manage plant equipment for annual inspections and involvement in piping systems, materials selection for corrosion resistance and pipe stress.
• Provide daily mechanical engineering support for the continuous production process including transesterification, distillation and purification.
• Develop and review P&IDs, equipment datasheets and mechanical drawings.
• Develop daily inspection plan for plant equipment’s.
• Conduct OEE, RCA and produce equipment data.
• Supervise day-to-day activities of the mechanical, electrical, instrument and chargeman teams.

Skills

Rotating equipment

Process equipment maintenance

Project management

Troubleshooting

Mechanical integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer to ensure the reliability, efficiency and safety of all mechanical systems within our biodiesel production plant in Tanjung Langsat, Johor. This role is critical to our operations, involving hands-on work with process equipment, preventative maintenance programs and projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemical process industries, rotating equipment and project management.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement and optimize preventative and predictive maintenance programs for critical process equipment

Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues promptly to minimize production downtime

Perform engineering calculations for pump sizing, pipe flow, heat transfer, and pressure vessel integrity

Oversee the mechanical integrity of key process units such as reactors, distillation columns, heat exchangers, pumps and compressors

Manage plant equipment eg. rotating & static for annual inspections, involvement in plant piping systems, material selection for corrosion resistance and managing pipe stress

Provide daily mechanical engineering support for the continuous production process, including transesterification, distillation and purification

Develop and review P&IDs, equipment datasheets and mechanical drawings

Develop daily inspection plan for plant equipment’s

Conduct OEE, RCA and produce equipment data

Supervise day-to-day activities of the mechanical, electrical, instrument and chargeman teams

Requirements

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance Engineering or related field

5 years of mechanical engineering experience in a chemical processing, refining or related industrial environment

Direct experience in biodiesel, biofuels or oleochemical plant is highly desirable

Good knowledge of the operation and maintenance of process equipment such as agitated reactors, pumps, heat exchangers and centrifuges

Strong troubleshooting skills with a hands-on approach on rotating equipment, mechanical repairs, electrical troubleshooting, instrumentation calibration and utilities

Experience in supervising electrical team is a strong advantage

* Candidates with 5 years Maintenance Manager in related industry & experience will be considered for managerial / HOD role (to be based at Tg Langsat, Johor)