Senior Shift Operations Lead — Petrochemical Plant

Petron Corporation; Port Dickson; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Petron Malaysia is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor to oversee shift teams, monitor process parameters, and ensure product quality and safety compliance. You will coordinate with maintenance, support continuous improvement, and maintain detailed records.

The role requires a chemical engineering background, 5+ years in process operations, and 2+ years in supervision, with preference for biodiesel, oleochemical, or refinery exposure. Based in Port Dickson, Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in process operations, preferably in biodiesel, oleochemical, petrochemical, or refinery plants.
• At least 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a shift-based production environment.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) is an advantage.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise shift personnel, including Process Technicians, Boilermen, and Lab Technicians, to ensure smooth plant operations.
• Monitor and optimize process parameters to meet production targets and improve efficiency.
• Ensure product quality compliance by working closely with the Lab team and addressing process deviations.
• Troubleshoot operational issues, respond to process upsets, and make real-time decisions to maintain plant stability.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety, health, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance team for preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Lead shift handovers, report operational issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate shift reports, production records, and compliance documentation.
• Participate in safety briefings, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Support process improvement projects to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize energy consumption.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Process operations

Leadership

DCS experience

Education

Bachelor degree in Chemical/Process/Industrial

Tools

DCS systems

Job description

Petron Malaysia is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor to oversee shift teams, monitor process parameters, and ensure product quality and safety compliance. You will coordinate with maintenance, support continuous improvement, and maintain detailed records.

The role requires a chemical engineering background, 5+ years in process operations, and 2+ years in supervision, with preference for biodiesel, oleochemical, or refinery exposure. Based in Port Dickson, Malaysia.