Senior Prodcution / Process Engineer

GAMALUX GROUP; Lahad Datu; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gamalux Oils in Malaysia seeks a Senior Site Process/Production Engineer to drive process control, productivity and safety across the plant. You will monitor performance data, optimise operations and lead root-cause investigations for measurable gains.

Responsibilities include documenting SOPs, daily production reporting, cost control for utilities and materials, manpower optimisation and cross-department coordination to minimise downtime and boost reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Process/Mechanical Engineering.
• 4–7 years of plant operations experience.
• Certification advantageous.
• Knowledge of safety and process compliance.

Responsibilities

• Document the complete plant process flow, operating parameters and process requirements.
• Establish and maintain SOPs, process records and technical documentation.
• Monitor operating conditions and ensure processes are within approved limits.
• Identify process deviations, investigate root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Establish and maintain daily production reports including output, yield and downtime.
• Monitor production targets and investigate variances; identify bottlenecks.
• Analyse utility consumption per MT and cost per MT; recommend cost-saving measures.
• Assess manpower against workload and conduct audits to optimise deployment.
• Lead process improvements, automation opportunities and project evaluations.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance and Projects to minimise disruptions.

Skills

Process engineering

Manufacturing

Analytics

Education

Bachelors in Chemical Eng

Job description

Senior Site Process / Production Engineer

1. Job objective;

To establish strong technical control over plant operations by monitoring production performance, analysing process and cost data, optimising manufacturing efficiency, and ensuring manpower and resources are effectively utilised. The role is expected to drive measurable improvements in productivity, operating costs, product quality and plant reliability.

2. Key responsibilities;

A. Process control and documentation

Document the complete plant process flow, operating parameters and process requirements.

Establish and maintain SOPs, process records and technical documentation.

Monitor operating conditions and ensure processes are within approved operating limits.

Identify process deviations, investigate root causes and implement corrective actions.

B. Production monitoring and reporting

Establish and maintain daily production reports covering output, yield, downtime, losses and production efficiency.

Monitor production targets against actual performance and investigate variances.

Identify bottlenecks and recommend measures to improve plant capacity and throughput.

Coordinate with Operations to resolve production issues and improve consistency.

C. Utility and manufacturing cost control

Establish reliable calculations for steam, electricity, water and other utility consumption per MT of product.

Determine and monitor manufacturing cost per MT, including utilities, materials and relevant operating costs.

Analyse abnormal consumption, process losses and cost variances.

Recommend practical measures to reduce operating costs without compromising safety or product quality.

D. Manpower utilisation and job audits

Assess manpower requirements against actual production workload and operating needs.

Conduct job and work audits to verify tasks performed, work requirements, productivity and resource utilisation.

Identify manpower shortages, excessive deployment, duplicated duties and inefficient work practices.

Recommend improvements to manpower allocation, work methods and operating arrangements based on verified findings.

E. Process improvement and optimisation

Identify opportunities to improve yield, throughput, energy efficiency and overall plant performance.

Lead process troubleshooting and root-cause investigations.

Develop and implement improvement initiatives based on technical analysis and measurable results.

Evaluate automation opportunities, equipment modifications and process upgrades.

F. Projects and technical evaluation

Provide technical input for plant improvement projects, equipment upgrades and CAPEX proposals.

Prepare technical justifications, cost-benefit analyses and expected ROI.

Review process-related drawings, specifications and proposed modifications.

Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Project teams and external consultants to ensure effective implementation.

G. Safety, quality and compliance

Ensure process improvements comply with applicable safety, environmental and quality requirements.

Identify process hazards and participate in risk assessments and incident investigations.

Maintain accurate technical records and support audits and regulatory inspections.

Ensure process changes are properly evaluated, approved, documented and communicated.

H. Cross-Departmental Communication and Coordination

Coordinate with Production, Maintenance, Projects, Safety, Quality and Management to ensure smooth plant operations.

Facilitate effective communication between departments on production requirements, operational issues and improvement initiatives.

Coordinate maintenance activities, shutdown planning and project execution to minimise production disruptions.

Ensure clear communication of technical requirements, process changes and operational priorities.

Monitor and follow up on cross-departmental action items to ensure timely completion and accountability.

Promote teamwork, information sharing and collaborative problem-solving across departments.

Requirements;

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field.

Relevant technical certifications or professional qualifications will be an added advantage.

Minimum 4–7 years of relevant experience in plant operations, production engineering, process control/manufacturing .

Gamalux Oils was established in Malaysia on October 2009. We have built a reputation as the pioneer in solvent extraction & specialised pre-treatment technologies to cater sustainable renewable energy feedstocks which emphasises on green technology. We stand as one of Malaysia’s leading producers of sustainable renewable energy feedstocks mainly for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), Biodiesel (BD), and Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil industries (HVO).

Join us and be a part of a dynamic team that's powering sustainability through innovation.

Gamalux Oils was established in Malaysia on October 2009. We have built a reputation as the pioneer in solvent extraction & specialised pre-treatment technologies to cater sustainable renewable energy feedstocks which emphasises on green technology. We stand as one of Malaysia’s leading producers of sustainable renewable energy feedstocks mainly for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), Biodiesel (BD), and Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil industries (HVO).

Join us and be a part of a dynamic team that's powering sustainability through innovation.