Process Engineer

UPC Chemicals (Malaysia); Kuantan; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemicals manufacturer is seeking a dynamic Process Engineer to optimize production processes and ensure high product quality. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, relevant experience, and strong multitasking capabilities. In this role, you will also lead improvement projects, provide technical training, and ensure compliance with industry standards while contributing to the company's growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform process optimization to ensure production cost effectiveness.
• Lead plant improvement projects and provide technical training.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and oversee plant Carbon Footprint Management.

Skills

Self-motivated

Independent

Proactive

Ability to multitask

Good learning attitude

Mandarin (oral and written)

Education

Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

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1. Ensure that potential safety issues related to the technician, the environment, the process, and the product are considered at all stages.

2. Perform process optimization to ensure production cost effectiveness by meeting group standard of unit consumption in both raw material and utilities.

3. Ensure efficiency of the process to meet production targets by minimizing or eliminating process downtime, analyzing processes, and compiling debottlenecking studies. Use troubleshooting tools such as Why-Why Analysis and Fishbone diagrams to identify root causes and implement effective countermeasures.

4. Ensure product quality meets group standards and continuously improve product quality to maintain market competitiveness.

5. Standardize procedures by reviewing Standard Operating Procedures regularly and eliminating operational errors.

6. Utilize EaMIC for plant equipment preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure equipment is in good condition and operating efficiently.

7. Lead plant improvement projects by initiating proposals, managing Change (MOC), updating Project On-Line (POL), and monitoring project progress until completion.

8. Provide technical training to enhance team skills and knowledge.

9. Support stock count activities and propose improvements to enhance accuracy.

10. Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 standards.

11. Oversee plant Carbon Footprint Management by initiating and coordinating CO2 reduction projects and reporting performance to UPC Group.

12. Provide technical support for plant Turn-around (TAR).

13. Perform other duties as assigned by superiors as necessary.

Candidate requirements:

• Possess at least a Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Self-motivated, independent, and proactive.
• Ability to multitask and a good learning attitude.
• Mandarin skills (oral and written) are an advantage.

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Chemicals & Plastics Manufacturing 51-100 employees

UPC Technology Corporation (UPC) was founded in 1976 as a petrochemical products producer. In addition to focusing on core chemicals, UPC supports the development of specialty chemicals and logistics services.

UPC has experienced steady growth with the overall economy and emerging markets, establishing 7 manufacturing and logistics centers in Greater China. To expand in Asia Pacific and enhance competitiveness, UPC is building plasticizer production lines with a total capacity of 180,000 tons/year and a port tank farm at Gebeng, Kuantan, Malaysia.

In line with our expansion, we seek dynamic, high-caliber talents to join our team.