Smart Operations Engineer: Digital Process Optimization

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

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.