Plant Process Engineer — SEA Operations & Optimization

Air Products; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Products in Malaysia seeks a Chemical Engineer to support SEA plant operations (Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand). You will drive process optimization, perform design calculations, run simulations and troubleshoot plant issues on-site to ensure safety, productivity and cost effectiveness.

The role requires hands-on operation experience and strong English communication. The position involves review of isolation plans, participation in commissioning activities and ongoing process training for

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in cryogenic Air Separation Unit.
• Knowledge in P&ID, plant design software, process design tools.
• Good analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a hands‑on operating plant.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Drive plant process optimization and generate continuous improvement ideas to achieve productivity targets.
• Support plant restart, process troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Review and approve process isolation plans for major work/modifications.
• Review and approve plant operation EMOC from process perspective.
• Support process expertise like P&ID markup, process design calculation, equipment sizing, pipeline pressure drop simulation.
• Support new plant commissioning as needed.
• Provide plant process training to improve operator/engineer skills.
• Participate in and enforce Air Products safety programs, rules and procedures.
• Assist with any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Fluent English

Hands-on engineering

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

P&ID

Plant design software

Process design tools

Equipment sizing

Job description

Air Products in Malaysia seeks a Chemical Engineer to support SEA plant operations (Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand). You will drive process optimization, perform design calculations, run simulations and troubleshoot plant issues on-site to ensure safety, productivity and cost effectiveness.

The role requires hands-on operation experience and strong English communication. The position involves review of isolation plans, participation in commissioning activities and ongoing process training for