Senior Process Engineer

SD Guthrie International; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Benefits Coverage

Learning on Demand

Employee Wellness Programme

Education Assistance

Job summary

SD Guthrie International invites an experienced chemical/process engineer to lead hydrogenation and IE plant operations in Pasir Gudang, Malaysia. You will monitor reactor performance, optimize processes, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring safety and compliance.

Join a team focused on delivering high-quality edible oil products, with opportunities to develop dashboards and reports in SAP and other systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 3–8 years of experience in Hydrogenation plants, edible oil processing or oleochemical manufacturing.
• Strong leadership, teamwork and analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Receive work instructions or production scheduling from Manager.
• Ensure plant throughput meets budgeted cost and operates at high efficiency.
• Maintain product quality to specifications and ensure safety compliance.
• Arrange preventive/corrective maintenance to keep plants running smoothly.
• Lead continuous improvement to boost productivity and reduce costs.
• Develop dashboards for monthly production reports and SAP data."],
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Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

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.

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 today, as we continue to Unlock Nature's Superpowers!

• Receive any working instruction or any production scheduling of running products from Manager.
• Ensure the plants throughput per day meet the budgeted cost.
• Ensure the plants are optimally utilized at high efficiency.
• Ensure the quality of the products produced comply with the specification given.
• Ensure the plants are running smoothly by proactively arranging corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Implement safety measures in all aspects of engineering at production related work areas.
• Ensure the cleanliness of all plants by compling with hygienic standards.
• Arrange sufficient manpower supply to operate the plants.
• Continuously coach and develop subordinates.
• Ensure the implementation of the HACCP, ISO, OHSAS programs and that they are being carried out accordingly and effectively.
• Prepare conventional and SAP reports on daily production quantity of hydrogenation and interesterification (IE) plants.
• Meet the targeted dateline for accomplishing material balancing in SAP system on a monthly basis.
• Act as liaison to Finance Department regarding production issues that have an effect on accounting processes.
• Facilitate Logistics Department in SAP related issues.
• Lead Continuous Improvement to improve productivity and reduce operating costs.
• 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 reports.
• Monitor and optimize hydrogenation and interesterification (IE) processes to achieve production targets.
• Monitor critical operating parameters such as temperature, pressure, vacuum, agitation, reaction time, and catalyst dosage.

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, Process Engineering or a 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.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Benefits Coverage
• Learning on Demand
• Employee Wellness ProgrammeEmployee Engagement Activities
• Education Assistance (terms & conditions apply)
• and many more...