Performance Analytics Engineer

Balazs; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Liquide is seeking a Performance Analytics Engineer in Malaysia to drive operational excellence across the East Asia Pacific cluster. You will leverage advanced data analytics, MPC/MVS strategies, and diagnostic tools to maximize plant uptime and efficiency, acting as a bridge between the Remote Operations Center and site teams.

The role emphasizes monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement through digital dashboards and standardized SOPs while ensuring business continuity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering with 2+ years of plant operations or process engineering.
• Strong fundamentals in ASU processes, process control/DCS, and data analytics.
• English fluency and cross-functional communication skills; willingness to respond after hours during emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze plant operations, identify bottlenecks, minimize operational waste (flaring/venting/power loss).
• Monitor daily operations, resolve deviations, perform Root Cause Analysis, and lead troubleshooting with site teams.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Process control

Data analytics

DCS

Root Cause Analysis

Cross-functional communication

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

MPC/MVS methods

LMB tools

Job description

## Performance Analytics EngineerApply: Malaysia, Petaling Jaya: Full time: Posted Today: R10100663ALBS is an Air Liquide entity in Kuala Lumpur, regrouping for the APAC scope its Business Service Centers (Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai) as well as the two Global Functions (IT, Digital and Procurement). Designed to derive optimal value by better leveraging technology, people and competencies, the ultimate goal is to boost efficiency and deliver outstanding and sustainable performance while keeping a strong focus on customer centricity. This Organization is striving for excellence, adopting the Best in Class models to deliver value through simplification and standardization of processes, while adhering to Internal controls and compliance requirements.The Performance Analytics Engineer drives operational excellence across the East Asia Pacific cluster by leveraging advanced data analytics, automated operating models, and diagnostic tools to maximize plant uptime and efficiency. Acting as a key bridge between the Remote Operations Control Center and site teams, this role proactively monitors critical equipment, mitigates production deviations, and optimizes plant performance to achieve the Best Economical Point.## How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?* **Plant Performance & Process Optimization:** Analyze airgas plant operations, eliminate bottlenecks, minimize operational waste (flaring/venting/power loss), and execute Model Predictive Control (MPC/MVS) strategies.* **Monitoring & Troubleshooting:** Conduct daily monitoring, resolve operational deviations, perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and lead regular troubleshooting reviews with site teams and SMEs.* **Crisis Management & Continuity:** Support pre-/post-crisis operations during plant upsets or trips, provide operational guidance, and ensure business continuity.* **Operational Excellence & Digitalization:** Deploy Liquid Mass Balance (LMB) tools, drive Continuous Improvement Projects (C-IMP), and standardize digital dashboards and SOPs.## Are you a MATCH?* Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering with 2+ years of relevant experience in plant operations or process engineering.* Strong fundamentals in ASU processes, process control/DCS, and data analytics.* Knowledge of Bulk-On Site or Electronics (TGCM) business models is preferred.* Fluent in English, strong problem-solving and cross-functional communication skills, and willingness to respond beyond standard working hours during plant emergencies.#LI-LH1