Project Engineer Smart Operations

Evonik Methionine SEA Pte Ltd; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

SmartWork

Job summary

Evonik Methionine SEA Pte. Ltd. is seeking a seasoned engineer to advance digital Smart Operations on the Methionine site. You will lead the implementation and reliable operation of digital tools to optimize production, sustainability, and efficiency in coordination with AN's global team.

Role requires strong process engineering background, project execution experience, and the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration, training, and ongoing improvement across departments.

Qualifications

• Min 5 years experience in chemical production or chemical project engineering.
• Strong understanding of chemical processes and equipment, methionine preferred.
• Aptitude for computer programs and engineering tools, with familiarity with modern digital tools.
• Ability to manage internal and external project team members.
• Experience in project engineering and execution in related industry.
• Organizational skills to plan and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliable operation of digital technologies to optimize production, in coordination with Global Smart Operations.
• Provide process and application expertise blending process engineering and Smart Operations knowledge.
• Initiate studies and projects, delivering long-term technical solutions in Smart Operations.
• Monitor applications via dashboards; apply corrective actions to maintain performance.
• Train, maintain, and improve existing Smart Operations tools.
• Collaborate with production, R&D, and site management; define scope, timelines and costs.
• Support MOC processes and document basic process docs; ensure FAMI QS compliance when on site.

Skills

Digital tools (ML/APC)

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical or Automation Engineering

Tools

PFDs

PIDs

Job description

What we offer

Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.

Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik

https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/

Supporting the AN vision of transformation to cost leader in the amino acid commodity market using digital tools and technology. Continuous improvement of processes using state of the art digital technologies

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure implementation and reliable operations of digital technologies to optimize and enhance efficiency and sustainability of production processes on site in close coordination with AN's global Smart Operations group.
• Provide process and application expertise, which combines experience in process engineering, technical applications of Smart Operations with knowledge of plant requirements.
• Use sound engineering judgment, creativity and foresight to initiate and to execute studies, projects and new developments, as well as to anticipate and solve problems with a focus on long term technical solutions in the area of Smart Operations.
• Monitor existing Smart Operations applications with the help of dashboards and other visualization tools to ensure good performance and high utilization. In case of deviations ensure that corrective measures are immediately taken
• Ensure training on, maintenance and continuous improvement of existing Smart Operations applications
• Close cooperation with production and other departments like research and development, applied technology and site management, providing initial development work, define scope for projects, as well as prepare time schedules, cost estimates and business cases for realization approval, as well as piloting and evaluating new technologies and tools in the field of Smart Operations.
• Manage projects and technical changes according to the relevant guidelines
• Support for the execution of MOC (Management of Change) and other internal processes related to Smart Operation topics, including preparation and revision of basic process documentation such as PFDs, PIDs, and application documentation, as well as technical changes. If part of the duties requires work in Methionine plant, he/she ensures that all FAMI QS requirement are met at all times in his/her area of responsibility.
• Provide exchange of information and establish relationships with other AN sites and global Smart Operations group

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors / Masters in Chemical or Automation Engineering required
• Min 5 years experience in chemical production or chemical project engineering
• Good understanding of chemical processes and related equipment required, Methionine and Intermediates preferred
• Aptitude towards computer programs and engineering tools, familiarity with advanced digital tools (ML, APC) preferred
• Ability to manage internal and external project team members
• Experience in project engineering and execution in related industry preferred
• Organizational skills to plan and schedule
• Conduct research and analysis of data without supervision while providing technical guidance as needed in order to develop a comprehensive understanding of customer and market conditions that enables maximum return on investments.
• Cost awareness and basic understanding of accounting principles
• Ability to communicate to all levels of the organization
• Ability to apply comprehensive knowledge and skills to independently manage and apply safe systems of work while providing guidance and training to others

Company

Evonik Methionine SEA Pte. Ltd.