Refinery Production Engineer – Growth & Optimization

Premium Vegetable Oils; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Premium Vegetable Oils is seeking a Production Executive/Engineer – Refinery to support safe, efficient and reliable operation of the vegetable oils refinery. The role emphasizes production performance, process efficiency, cost control and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will oversee daily production activities, coordinate with Maintenance and Technical teams, and drive improvements across the plant while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in vegetable oils refining or related process manufacturing.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Knowledge of vegetable oil refinery processes and operations.
• Experience with RBD and/or hydro plant operations is advantageous.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily production activities including planning, targets, manpower, machinery and materials.
• Monitor production performance, utility and chemical consumption.
• Reconcile production and consumption against readings and monitor stock levels.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Technical teams to improve equipment reliability.
• Coordinate production involvement in plant turnaround planning and execution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, efficiency, quality and operational performance.
• Monitor refinery operating parameters and ensure they stay within limits.
• Ensure housekeeping and workplace cleanliness.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and environmental requirements.
• Prepare monthly plant performance reports.
• Support other operational projects as required.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

AutoCAD

Excel

RBD operations

Hydro plant operations

Process optimization

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Premium Vegetable Oils is seeking a Production Executive/Engineer – Refinery to support safe, efficient and reliable operation of the vegetable oils refinery. The role emphasizes production performance, process efficiency, cost control and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will oversee daily production activities, coordinate with Maintenance and Technical teams, and drive improvements across the plant while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.