Operation Supervisor

Petron Corporation; Port Dickson; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Petron Malaysia is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor to oversee shift teams, monitor process parameters, and ensure product quality and safety compliance. You will coordinate with maintenance, support continuous improvement, and maintain detailed records.

The role requires a chemical engineering background, 5+ years in process operations, and 2+ years in supervision, with preference for biodiesel, oleochemical, or refinery exposure. Based in Port Dickson, Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in process operations, preferably in biodiesel, oleochemical, petrochemical, or refinery plants.
• At least 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a shift-based production environment.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) is an advantage.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise shift personnel, including Process Technicians, Boilermen, and Lab Technicians, to ensure smooth plant operations.
• Monitor and optimize process parameters to meet production targets and improve efficiency.
• Ensure product quality compliance by working closely with the Lab team and addressing process deviations.
• Troubleshoot operational issues, respond to process upsets, and make real-time decisions to maintain plant stability.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety, health, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance team for preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Lead shift handovers, report operational issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate shift reports, production records, and compliance documentation.
• Participate in safety briefings, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Support process improvement projects to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize energy consumption.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Process operations

Leadership

DCS experience

Education

Bachelor degree in Chemical/Process/Industrial

Tools

DCS systems

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 which is 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 contributes to a more progressive nation.

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

We are seeking dynamic & innovative individuals who have the drive to make a difference & are fueled to succeed!

Responsibilities:

• Supervise shift personnel, including Process Technicians, Boilermen, and Lab Technicians, to ensure smooth plant operations.


• Monitor and optimize process parameters to meet production targets and improve efficiency.


• Ensure product quality compliance by working closely with the Lab team and addressing process deviations.


• Troubleshoot operational issues, respond to process upsets, and make real-time decisions to maintain plant stability.


• Ensure strict adherence to safety, health, environmental, and regulatory requirements.


• Coordinate with the Maintenance team for preventive and corrective maintenance activities.


• Lead shift handovers, report operational issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives.


• Maintain accurate shift reports, production records, and compliance documentation.


• Participate in safety briefings, risk assessments, and incident investigations.


• Support process improvement projects to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize energy consumption.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, or a related field.


• Minimum 5 years of experience in process operations, preferably in biodiesel, oleochemical, petrochemical, or refinery plants.


• At least 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a shift-based production environment.


• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.


• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) is an advantage.


• High attention to detail with a commitment to safety and compliance.


• Willing to work on a shift basis and be based in Port Dickson.

Thank you for your application! We’re thrilledthat you’d like to join Petron, and we appreciate your interest in the position.

Please note that due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Petron Malaysia is an emerging and rapidly evolving Asian oil company. It is part of Petron Corporation which is 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 contributes to a more progressive nation.

Our refinery in Port Dickson produces a wide range of petroleum products, which include gasoline, diesel, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and aviation fuel. Petron premium fuels are distributed from strategically-located depots and storage terminals around the country ensuring a continuous and reliable supply of quality fuels to our customers.

As an Asian company with a global mind set, we look forward to becoming an integral part of your lives as we fuel journeys through our network of service stations nationwide. Petron service stations with its distinctive blue and red logo embody what our brand stands for - innovative products, excellent service, successful partnerships built on trust, and caring for our customers.

We also help power the Malaysian economy by supplying fuels to key industries such as power-generation, fisheries, transportation, manufacturing, and agriculture.

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 which is 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 contributes to a more progressive nation.

Our refinery in Port Dickson produces a wide range of petroleum products, which include gasoline, diesel, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and aviation fuel. Petron premium fuels are distributed from strategically-located depots and storage terminals around the country ensuring a continuous and reliable supply of quality fuels to our customers.

As an Asian company with a global mind set, we look forward to becoming an integral part of your lives as we fuel journeys through our network of service stations nationwide. Petron service stations with its distinctive blue and red logo embody what our brand stands for - innovative products, excellent service, successful partnerships built on trust, and caring for our customers.

We also help power the Malaysian economy by supplying fuels to key industries such as power-generation, fisheries, transportation, manufacturing, and agriculture.

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 which is 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 contributes to a more progressive nation.

Our refinery in Port Dickson produces a wide range of petroleum products, which include gasoline, diesel, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and aviation fuel. Petron premium fuels are distributed from strategically-located depots and storage terminals around the country ensuring a continuous and reliable supply of quality fuels to our customers.

As an Asian company with a global mind set, we look forward to becoming an integral part of your lives as we fuel journeys through our network of service stations nationwide. Petron service stations with its distinctive blue and red logo embody what our brand stands for - innovative products, excellent service, successful partnerships built on trust, and caring for our customers.

We also help power the Malaysian economy by supplying fuels to key industries such as power-generation, fisheries, transportation, manufacturing, and agriculture.

At Petron, we are not just in the business of oil, we are also in the business of fueling lives.

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