Senior Process Engineer

Sdguthrie International; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SD Guthrie International is seeking a Chemical Engineer with 3–8 years in hydrogenation plants or edible oil processing to lead production, maintain quality, and drive continuous improvement. You will ensure safety, hygiene, and regulatory compliance while coordinating maintenance, reporting in SAP, and mentoring plant staff.

The role emphasizes teamwork, analytical problem-solving, and strong MS Excel/PowerPoint skills to support daily operations and monthly performance dashboards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field with 3–8 years in hydrogenation/oil processing.
• Proven leadership, teamwork and analytical/problem-solving abilities.
• Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint, with a quality/compliance mindset.

Responsibilities

• Receive work instructions or production scheduling from the Manager.
• Ensure daily plant throughput meets budgeted cost and is optimally utilized.
• Maintain product quality per specifications and monitor process parameters.
• Proactively arrange corrective and preventive maintenance for smooth operation.
• Implement safety measures in all production areas and maintain hygiene standards.
• Manage manpower to operate plants and coach subordinates.
• Ensure HACCP, ISO, OHSAS programs are followed and effective.
• Prepare SAP and conventional reports on daily production quantities.
• Meet monthly material balancing deadlines in SAP; liaise with Finance and Logistics.
• Drive continuous improvement to boost productivity and reduce costs.
• Identify bottlenecks, implement debottlenecking, and monitor OEE.
• Oversee equipment like reactors, heat exchangers, and pumps; participate in shutdowns.
• Develop dashboards for monthly reporting and monitor hydrogenation/IE processes.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Excel

PowerPoint

Quality compliance

Environmental compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Job Description:

• To receive any working instruction or any production scheduling of running products from Manager
• To ensure the plants throughput per day meet the budgeted cost.
• To ensure the plants are optimally utilized at high efficiency.
• To ensure the quality of the products produced comply with the specification given.
• To ensure the plants are running smoothly by proactively arranging corrective and preventive maintenance.
• To implement safety measures in all aspects of engineering at production related work areas.
• To ensure the cleanliness of all plants complies with the hygienic standard.
• To arrange sufficient manpower supply to operate the plants.
• To continuously coach and develop the subordinates.
• To ensure the implementation of the HACCP, ISO, OHSAS programs are being carried out accordingly and effectively.
• To prepare the conventional and SAP reports on daily production quantity of Hydrogenation and IE plants.
• To meet the targeted dateline for accomplishing material balancing in SAP system on monthly basis.
• To act as liaison to Finance Department regarding production issues that have effect on accounting process.
• To facilitate Logistics Department in SAP related issues.
• Lead Continuous improvement to improve productivity and reduce operating cost.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement debottlenecking projects
• Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Monitor reactor, heat exchanger, vacuum system, filters, pumps, and agitator performance.
• Participate in shutdown planning and commissioning activities.
• Develop dashboards for monthly report.
• Monitor and optimise hydrogenation and interesterification (IE) processes to achieve production targets.
• Monitor critical operating parameters such as temperature, pressure, vacuum, agitation, reaction time, and catalyst dosage.

Job Requirement

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or related engineering discipline 3 to 8 years of experience in Hydrogenation plants, Edible oil processing or Oleochemical manufacturing Leadership and teamwork abilities and Analytical and problem-solving skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint. Good understanding of quality, environmental, and statutory compliance requirements.

SD Guthrie International (SDGI) produces edible oils, palm oil-based biodiesel, nutraceuticals and other palm oil derivatives for the global market. Driven by a philosophy of “Realising possibilities, together”, SDGI collaborates closely with customers to develop bespoke solutions, including superior refined oils and fats that are tailor‑made to their needs. SDGI owns and manages 11 refineries with a total capacity of 4 million metric ton (MT) per year and a total bulking installation capacity of 284,900 MT; four kernel crushing plants with a total annual capacity of 465,000 MT; one biodiesel plant with a production capacity of 120,000 MT per annum; one soya crushing plant with a production capacity of 132,000 MT per annum; as well as two copra mills in Papua New Guinea with a combined production capacity of 42,000 MT. At SDGI, we are committed to partnerships focused on your success, exploring every possibility to deliver the right solutions and identify new opportunities. We are dedicated to a future where we achieve the best results together. With a global footprint and extensive network, SDGI offers a rewarding and fulfilling career path for dynamic and vibrant young talents. Join us on an exciting journey to create quality products and ensure sustainable living for consumers.