Operations Engineer

MY10226-MALAYSIA AIR LIQUIDE MALAYSIA SDN BHD; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Liquide Malaysia is seeking an Operations Engineer to manage allocated production facilities in Northern Malaysia, based in Juru, Penang with coverage across Kulim sites. You will support the Facility Manager in driving operational strategies while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

The role focuses on daily operations, plant maintenance, HSE, and optimizing processes using data for KPI achievement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical or related).
• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience in plant operations or Total Gas Management.
• Robust knowledge of industrial safety frameworks and requirements.
• Ability to travel regularly to support multiple onsite operations around Kulim.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a collaborative team of technicians.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, plant maintenance, HSE, and security across Kulim sites.
• Monitor production data and apply statistics to optimize processes and KPIs.
• Plan maintenance with teams, track work orders, minimize downtime.
• Enforce Safe Work Permits, MOC protocols, and risk assessments.
• Provide training and qualification evaluations for onsite personnel.
• Lead customer meetings to present performance and project matters.

Skills

Operations management

HSE leadership

Data-driven optimization

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Air Liquide began operations in Malaysia in 1927 and is one of the pioneers of the gas industry in Malaysia. Operating in 11 locations in Malaysia, comprising both sales offices and production facilities, Air Liquide supports our customers through providing innovative solutions at every step of their production, including industrial and specialty gases, energy solutions, application technologies and services. With a strong workforce of 400 employees and business growth through our recent acquisition with nationwide presence, this will provide an exciting experience and journey with the opportunity that is unique yet challenging to gauge the integration and synergy processes that will change the entire competition landscape in Malaysia.

The Operations Engineer manages allocated production facilities (including APSA Onsite and TGM operations) in Northern Malaysia. Based in Juru, Penang, with coverage across multiple sites in Kulim, this role supports the Facility Manager in driving operational strategies while ensuring strict compliance with safety, quality, and local regulations.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Oversee daily operations, plant maintenance, HSE, and security activities across assigned locations in multiple on site plants in Kulim. Monitor production data and apply statistical methods to optimize processes, reduce costs, and meet specific customer KPIs. Partner with maintenance teams to plan and execute schedules, track work order closures, and minimize unplanned downtime. Enforce Safe Work Permits, Management of Change (MOC) protocols, and risk assessments to maintain a safe working environment. Track key performance indicators and review production reports to detect, investigate, and correct operational non-conformities. Liaise with local authorities and align site activities with the Industrial Management System (IMS) and local legal regulations. Manage inventory control of imported materials and track customer consumption to guarantee continuous, reliable product supply. Provide direct training, guidance, and continuous qualification evaluations for onsite personnel in line with division procedures. Serve as an Emergency Response Team member, providing second-level troubleshooting and technical advice during supply interruptions. Maintain and continuously update critical plant documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and technical operating manuals. Front customer meetings to present operational performance, address onsite issues, and align on project-related matters.

Are you a MATCH?

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related discipline).


• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience in plant operations or Total Gas Management (TGM) operations, preferably within the industrial gas or semiconductor utilities sector.


• Robust knowledge of industrial safety frameworks and requirements.


• Ability to travel regularly to support multiple onsite operations around Kulim.


• Demonstrated ability to work closely with, motivate, and effectively lead a collaborative team of technicians.

About Air Liquide

A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 employees and serves more than 3.8 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide’s scientific territory and have been at the core of the company’s activities since its creation in 1902.

Our Differences make our Performance At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

Join us for a stimulating experience: you’ll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment. Discover what your professional journey at Air Liquide could be here!