Refinery Coordination Engineer

Petron; Port Dickson; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Petron Malaysia is seeking dynamic individuals for roles in Port Dickson Refinery. The position focuses on ensuring steady product supply, coordinating with Supply, Operations and Lab teams, and driving weekly run plans to maximise value from crude and product streams.

Ideal candidates hold a Chemical Engineering degree with CGPA >3.0 and 2–4 years in refinery environments. Willingness to work odd hours and strong cross-functional communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field with CGPA > 3.00.
• Preferably 2–4 years of refinery industry experience.
• Good understanding of work interfaces among Supply, Operations, Process Engineering, Lab and Terminal.
• Ability to work independently and at odd hours/days.
• Good interpersonal and people management skills for cross-functional interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Ensure uninterrupted product supply to support plant and terminal operations while minimizing product quality giveaway and maximizing value realization.
• Coordinate with Supply, Operations, and Laboratory teams on vessel scheduling, product loading, and discharge activities to optimize logistics efficiency.
• Develop and execute weekly run plans to optimize production and maximize higher-value product yields.
• Collaborate with Operations to plan loading and discharge preparations, sequencing, and execution activities.
• Manage Mogas blending activities and monitor, analyze, and report related KPIs.
• Prepare and consolidate weekly DAT reports, weekly operating highlights, monthly performance reviews, and stewardship reports for management decision-making.
• Lead and coordinate revised product specification changes through the e-MOC process, ensuring compliance with requirements.
• Liaise with Maintenance teams to plan and coordinate tank and sphere outage schedules, ensuring minimal disruption.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Petron Malaysia is an emerging and rapidly evolving Asian oil company. It is part of Petron Corporation which is the leading oil company in the Philippines. Our integrated refining, distribution, and retailing of world-class petroleum products help meet the country’s growing energy needs and contributes to a more progressive nation. We are dedicated and passionate about our vision - to be the leading provider of total customer solutions in the oil sector and its allied businesses.

We are seeking dynamic & innovative individuals who have the drive to make a difference & are fueled to succeed!

Responsibilities:

• Ensure uninterrupted product supply to support plant and terminal operations while minimizing product quality giveaway and maximizing value realization.
• Coordinate closely with Supply, Operations, and Laboratory teams on vessel scheduling, product loading, and discharge activities to optimize logistics efficiency and minimize demurrage and dead freight costs.
• Develop and execute weekly run plans to optimize production and maximize higher-value product yields.
• Collaborate with Operations teams to plan and coordinate loading and discharge preparations, sequencing, and execution activities.
• Manage motor gasoline (Mogas) blending activities and monitor, analyze, and report related performance KPIs.
• Prepare and consolidate weekly Daily Activity Tracking (DAT) reports, weekly operating highlights, monthly performance reviews, and stewardship reports for management reporting and decision-making.
• Lead and coordinate revised product specification changes through the electronic Management of Change (e-MOC) process, ensuring compliance with operational and quality requirements.
• Liaise with Maintenance teams to plan and coordinate tank and sphere outage schedules, ensuring minimal operational disruption and effective resource utilization.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelors’ Degree in Chemical Engineering, or other relevant disciplines with CGPA >3.00.
2. Preferably 2to 4years’ experience in refinery industry.
3. Good understanding and knowledge of work interfaces among Supply, Operations, Process Engineering, Lab and Terminal.
4. Ability to work independently and work at odd hours/days.
5. Good interpersonal and people management skills for both lateral and upward interfaces in the company.
6. Must be willing to work in Petron Port Dickson Refinery, Negeri Sembilan.

Thank you for your application! We’re delighted by your interest in joining Petron Malaysia and are truly excited about your enthusiasm for the position!
Please note that due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.