Operations Engineer

Air Liquide Singapore Private Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Liquide Singapore Private Limited is seeking an engineer to optimize production processes for its Air Separation Unit on Jurong Island. The role emphasizes safe, reliable operation and continuous improvement of the assets, with leadership across shift teams.

The candidate should have a chemical engineering background, 2+ years in petrochemical/gas operations, and experience with DCS and data analysis to support performance enhancements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong leadership and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Experience with petrochemical/gas operations and DCS panel operation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and improvement of production processes to boost efficiency, cut costs, and enhance reliability.
• Apply industrial engineering principles to identify bottlenecks and optimize workflows.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure safety and environmental compliance.
• Oversee and support shift operations, guiding technical staff to resolve issues.
• Collaborate with E2E, Maintenance, Commercial, and Supply Chain to achieve excellence.
• Prepare technical reports, analyses, and recommendations for stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Communication

DCS programming

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

DCS programming

Data analysis

Job description

Air Liquide Singapore Private Limited (ALSg), the largest and leading industrial gas company in South-east Asia, employs 700 people recognized for their high level of expertise to provide gases, equipment, services and packaged solutions to support the requirements of the Singapore manufacturing industry.

Summary:

This role is responsible for optimizing production processes and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of Air Liquide's Air Separation Unit (ASU) assets in Jurong Island.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of production processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve reliability.
• Apply advanced industrial engineering principles to identify bottlenecks, optimize workflows, and design innovative solutions for complex operational challenges.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for operational hazards, ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental regulations.
• Oversee and troubleshoot technical operations, providing expert guidance and support to shift teams to resolve complex technical issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including E2E, Maintenance, Commercial and Supply Chain, to achieve operational excellence.
• Prepare and present technical reports, analysis, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff.

Requirements:

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience in petrochemical/gas or related industry with chemical process related operations/process and DCS panel operation experience.
• Strong leadership, analytical, troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
• Able to commit to irregular working hours.
• Good Communication and Presentation skills.
• Experience in DCS Programming and Data analysis Skill will be advantageous.