Senior Process Engineer

Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd; Port Dickson; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil company in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Process Engineering professional to oversee operations at their refinery. You will lead engineering teams, optimize performance, and drive initiatives for safety and efficiency. Candidates should have at least 8–10 years of refinery experience and a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering. Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in refinery operations including key process units.
• Proven leadership in engineering roles.
• Strong initiative and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Process and Process Design Engineers.
• Oversee plant performance monitoring and optimization.
• Drive feasibility studies and process design projects.

Skills

Leadership

Process optimization

Analytical skills

Effective communication in English and Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Overview

"At Petron, we are not just in the business of oil, we are also in the business of fueling lives."

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 - As a progressive oil company in Malaysia, we aspire towards a sustainable energy-secured nation where everyone's journey is fueled by opportunities for meaningful experiences.

Role Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Process Engineering professional to lead and drive operational excellence within our refinery. This leadership role is responsible for supervising engineering teams, optimizing plant performance, and steering strategic initiatives that enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency across refinery operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Process and Process Design Engineers to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations
• Oversee plant performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and process optimization to maximize throughput and energy efficiency
• Drive feasibility studies, process design, and project development focused on hazard elimination and continuous improvement
• Champion refinery performance initiatives including energy efficiency, oil loss reduction, structural upgrades, and technology planning
• Coordinate capital budgeting, project appropriation, and reappraisal activities in alignment with business goals
• Ensure engineering designs are safe, practical, cost-effective, and compliant with safety-critical standards and risk assessments
• Support long-term business planning including 5-Year Plans and strategic refinery initiatives
• Provide technical leadership during major operational events such as turnarounds, startups, shutdowns, and catalyst regeneration
• Conduct performance appraisals, career development planning, and coaching for engineering staff
• Represent the Process Engineering section in technical committees and ensure alignment with refinery safety and management systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in refinery operations or downstream facilities, including exposure to key process units such as distillation, catalytic cracking, hydrocracking, hydrotreating, and coking
• Proven leadership in engineering roles.
• Strong initiative, leadership qualities, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Effective communicator in both English and Bahasa Malaysia (spoken and written)

Thank you for your application! We’re thrilled that you’d like to join Petron and we appreciate your interest in the position.

Please note that due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.