Operations Engineer (Jurong Island)

Air Liquide Singapore Private Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Liquide Singapore Private Limited (ALSg) is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer to optimize production and ensure safe operation of ASU assets on Jurong Island. You will lead process improvements, analyze bottlenecks, and drive reliable, cost-effective operations.

The role requires a Chemical Engineering degree and at least 3 years in petrochemical/gas operations with DCS experience. You will collaborate across E2E, Maintenance, Commercial and Supply Chain and may work irregular hours.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience in petrochemical/gas or related industry with chemical process operations and DCS panel operation.
• Strong leadership, analytical, troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
• Willing to commit to irregular working hours.
• Good communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and continuous improvement of production processes to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Apply industrial engineering principles to identify bottlenecks and optimize workflows.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for operational hazards.
• Oversee and troubleshoot technical operations, guiding shift teams to resolve issues.
• Collaborate with E2E, Maintenance, Commercial and Supply Chain to achieve excellence.
• Prepare and present technical reports, analyses, and recommendations.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

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 800 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.

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

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

• 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.

Are you a MATCH?

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 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.

**We thank you for your interest in Air Liquide. Interested applicants are encouraged to send a detailed resume, including reasons for leaving past employment. Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.**

About Air Liquide

A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 employees and serves more than 3.8 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide’s scientific territory and have been at the core of the company’s activities since its creation in 1902.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.