Plant Technician - Production-Refinery

PGEO Edible Oils Sdn Bhd - Lumut, Perak; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 3,200 - 5,200; Full time

Job summary

PGEO Edible Oils Sdn Bhd invites applications for a Plant Technician to support daily operations in our production and refinery plant in Malaysia. You will operate and monitor equipment, perform inspections, and help with start-up, shutdown, and changeovers, ensuring safety and efficiency.

Diploma holders in mechanical/electrical/process/chemical/manufacturing engineering are encouraged to apply. Fresh graduates welcome; experience in edible oil or related industries is a plus.

Qualifications

• Diploma holders preferred; fresh graduates encouraged.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities required.
• Willingness to learn and work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production and refinery equipment per SOPs.
• Perform routine plant inspections and report abnormalities.
• Assist in start-up, shutdown and changeover activities.
• Maintain housekeeping and support preventive maintenance with the team.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Process Engineering / Chemical Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

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About the Role | Mengenai Jawatan

We are looking for a motivated and hands-on Plant Technician to support daily operations in our Production and Refinery plant. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining plant equipment to ensure safe and efficient production processes.

• Operate and monitor production and refinery equipment according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Perform routine plant inspections and report any abnormalities.
• Ensure production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are achieved.
• Assist in start-up, shutdown, and changeover activities.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform basic troubleshooting and minor maintenance works.
• Support preventive maintenance activities with the Engineering and Maintenance team.
• Identify equipment issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain plant cleanliness and good housekeeping practices (5S).

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Comply with all Safety, Health, Environment (SHE) and Food Safety requirements.
• Participate in safety inspections and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure proper documentation and recording of operational data.

Requirements

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Diploma Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates with experience in manufacturing, refinery, edible oil, palm oil, food processing, chemical plant, or industrial operations will have an added advantage.
• Able to work on rotating shifts and overtime when required.
• Good technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work in a team environment.