R&M Operations Technician - Process(GPU)

Shell; Bintulu; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking an Operations Technician Process for their Gas Processing Unit in Sarawak. The role involves managing processes for high H2S acid gas removal and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have at least 4 years of relevant experience and a technical diploma or equivalent qualifications. Strong communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia are essential. This position supports the first Deepwater Sour Gas development in Sarawak.

Qualifications

• 4 years of relevant experience in a Sour Gas Plant or Integrated Refinery/Petrochemical plant.
• Ability to interface well with various stakeholders.
• Knowledge of DCS and PLC ladder logic.

Responsibilities

• Manage processes for high H2S acid gas removal and stabilization.
• Carry out audits of worksites and document findings.
• Monitor and maintain operations within operating envelopes.

Skills

Process technician experience

Sulphur Recovery Unit experience

Good analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia

Education

BTEC Certification or equivalent qualification

Technical/Engineering Diploma/Degree (CGPA > 2.5)

Job description

Purpose

Opportunity to join as an Operations Technician Process – Gas Processing Unit (GPU) for the first Deepwater Sour Gas development in Sarawak, the Rosmari and Marjoram Onshore Gas Plant (OGP) to deliver safe production of hydrocarbon within operating envelope, business targets, and regulatory compliances, including:

• Manage processes for high H2S acid gas removal, stabilization, sulphur recovery/palletization, and MEG system for export of sweet gas and sulphur to customers

Skills And Requirements

Minimum

• 4 years’ relevant Process technician experiences in Sour Gas Plant or Integrated Refinery/Petrochemical plant
• Sulphur Recovery Unit (SRU) or/and Amine Treating Experiences
• Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia communication/writing skills, with ability to interface well with various stakeholders
• Good analytical, planning, and problem‑solving skills

Preferred

• BTEC Certification or equivalent qualification or CRO
• Technical/Engineering Diploma or Degree of CGPA > 2.5
• Sarawakian / Sabahan or PR
• Steam Boiler Engineer/Operator Grade 1/2 or Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Engineers/Drivers

Dimensions

• Reports to R&M Production Delivery Manager PU2.
• The incumbent will work on 12 hour shift cycle typically 4 or 8 consecutive day or night shifts, followed by 4 or 8 consecutive days off rotation cycle, subjected to requirements
• R&M OGP produces 800 MMscf/d of Gas and 17kboe/d of NGL with high Annual Operating Expenditure (OPEX). Gas production is expected to start in 2026 and will be piped to the neighboring Petronas Liquified Natural Gas complex.

Accountabilities

• Relentless pursuit of Goal zero target with no harm to people (Personal Safety) and no Leak (Process Safety)
• Carry out duties as site emergency response team member during drills and emergencies
• Carry out audits of worksites including pro active safe behavior and document findings
• Completes Front-Line Barrier Management competence requirements in time for start-up of the R&M facility.

Technical

• Work and interact with Process Team Leads, OR&A Engineers and Vendors to assist in detailed design, commissioning and operations for the systems including sub systems and interfaces to gain technical and operational knowledge of the plant and equipment
• Monitor, track and maintain the operations of the plant within their operating envelopes
• Identify, troubleshoots and normalise any abnormal operating and equipment conditions effectively and efficiently to minimise safety risks, economic losses including emissions control equipment and adjust it to meet State and Federal allowable limits
• To identify, analyse and recommend changes to improve overall plant reliability, performance and output
• Knowledge of generating unit operation, engineering, or maintenance practices
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematic diagrams, procedures and technical manuals
• Knowledge of DCS and PLC ladder logic
• Running trends to proactively diagnose potential issues
• Knowledge of principles and operations of plant equipments
• Knowledge of P&ID’s, single line diagrams, schematics and logic’s
• Provide support for follow up on audits closure items and deviation control
• Provide input into the weekly scheduling meeting, ensuring Process OT are able to carry out activities
• Control and monitor downtime and turnaround of Critical Process Equipment service/repairs and spares diligently

Key interfaces

• P&E: Project Engineers, ORA & CSU Team, Discipline Engineers, Construction Team, HSSE Team, SMEP Capability Team, Learning Solutions, OGP Technicians/Engineers, Operations Engineers/Technicians
• Other SMEP: Process Engineering, HCA/Metering/PACO Engineering, Production Chemistry