Senior Plant Technical Service Engineer

Sherwin-Williams; Selangor; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coatings manufacturer in Malaysia is looking for a Production Engineer to oversee operational tasks and ensure compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in production engineering, preferably in coatings manufacturing. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential. This position offers opportunities for continuous improvement and professional growth.

Benefits

Rewards and benefits for health and well-being

Opportunities for career growth

Inclusive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process or production engineering.
• Experience in paint and coatings manufacturing processes is an added advantage.
• Experience in Process Safety Management (PSM) is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee batch ticket reviews and maintenance of alternate plant formulas.
• Manage routine operational tasks and lead continuous improvements.
• Collaborate to drive continuous improvement efforts in safety and quality.
• Modify and optimize production processes and support capacity planning.
• Ensure compliance with all operational documentation and safety standards.
• Provide process and engineering support for production-related projects.
• Lead plant safety programs and participate in safety initiatives.
• Conduct operator training programs to enhance operational knowledge.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analyses and safety reviews.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Ability to influence teams

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

Responsibilities Include:

• Production Documentation and Issue Resolution (Weight: 25%)
  
  

Oversee batch ticket reviews, system and formula feedback (SFFB), and maintenance of alternate plant formulas. Investigate and resolve daily production issues related to batch performance, yield discrepancies, and defective products.

• Daily Operations Support (Weight: 15%)
  
  

Manage routine operational tasks and serve as the primary point of contact for daily interactions with operators, supervisors, laboratory personnel, and management. Lead continuous improvements in operations, quality, processes, equipment, and related areas.

• Continuous Improvement Initiatives (Weight: 15%)
  
  

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement efforts aimed at enhancing safety, quality, service levels, cost efficiency, and production yields.

• Process Optimization and Efficiency Tracking (Weight: 15%)
  
  

Modify and optimize production processes. Monitor and analyze production efficiency metrics, including cycle times, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), and asset utilization. Support capacity planning efforts.

• New Formula Introduction and Scale-Up (Weight: 10%)
  
  

Manage the introduction of new formulas for general product transfers and similar technologies. Conduct scale-up reviews, trial batch data collection, and drive improvements in process and product quality.

• Operational Compliance and Documentation (Weight: 5%)
  
  

Ensure compliance with documentation standards, Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements, operating procedures, KPIs, process training, safe operating limits, and HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) regulations.

• Project Support (Weight: 5%)
  
  

Provide process and engineering support for production-related projects, including procedure development, training, scheduling, PSSR (Pre-Startup Safety Review), and startup assistance.

• Safety Leadership (Weight: 5%)
  
  

Take a leadership role in plant safety programs, including participation in safety teams, SMART initiatives, and incident investigations.

• Operator Training (Weight: 3%)
  
  

Lead or support operator training programs to enhance production efficiency and operational knowledge.

• Process Safety Reviews (Weight: 2%)
  
  

Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), and Management of Change (MOC) processes.

• Other Duties
  
  

Perform Additional Responsibilities As Assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
  
  

教育背景要求：

• Required/ 必需的： Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related chemical discipline.
  
  

Preferred/ 优先考虑的： Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

• KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
  
  

知识和经验：

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process or production engineering.
• Experience in paint and coatings manufacturing processes is an added advantage.
• Experience in Process Safety Management (PSM) is an added advantage.
• TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
  
  

技术 / 技能要求：

• Required/ 必需的：
• Strong communication and coordination skills with a proactive mindset and the ability to influencing teams effectively.
• Excellent observational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) is required.
• Preferred/ 优先的：
• Proficiency in Mandarin is an added advantage.
  
  

About Us

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being

Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution

Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities

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