Snr / Process Engineer (Operations) | Jurong Island

Randstad Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Singapore seeks a Senior Process Engineer to act as a technical anchor within the Production Team. You will partner with shift operations and facility owners to uphold safety and reliability while driving continuous improvements across the plant.

The role requires 8+ years in process engineering, strong PSM knowledge, and experience with large-scale facilities. Cross-disciplinary understanding and a CEM are advantageous for this leadership position.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years hands-on process engineering in heavy processing, petrochemical, or large-scale gas facilities.
• Strong knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) and Process Hazard Analysis.
• Proven track record in commissioning, operating, and troubleshooting large-scale plant systems.
• Cross-disciplinary understanding (electrical, instrumentation, or mechanical) and a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Troubleshooting: act as SME for routine and non-routine operations, troubleshooting complex equipment and process anomalies to maximize plant uptime.
• Optimization & Continuous Improvement: analyze plant KPIs to identify and lead process, energy, and equipment reliability improvements.
• Engineering & Project Management: conduct detailed process engineering analyses and own selected MOC projects for facility modifications.
• Process Safety & Compliance: champion process safety through reviews (HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, FMEA, RAM) and validate operation/start-up manuals against design specs.
• Incident Investigation: lead RCA for operational abnormalities and safety incidents and ensure robust corrective actions.
• Emergency Response: participate in site emergency response framework during drills and events.

Skills

Process Safety Management

Troubleshooting

Process Engineering

Cross-disciplinary knowledge

Emergency Response

Education

Bachelors in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Company Overview

Our client is a premier energy infrastructure organization that operates critical, large-scale processing facilities.

Role Overview

Acting as a core technical anchor within the Production Team, you will partner closely with shift operations and facility owners. Your primary objective is to maintain the highest standards of safety and reliability while driving continuous process improvements across the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Troubleshooting: Act as the subject matter expert for routine and non-routine operations, actively troubleshooting complex equipment and process anomalies to maximize plant uptime.
• Optimization & Continuous Improvement: Analyze plant KPIs (such as power consumption and overall efficiency) to identify and lead process, energy, and equipment reliability improvements.
• Engineering & Project Management: Conduct detailed process engineering analyses (e.g., heat and mass balances) and take full ownership of selected Management of Change (MOC) projects for facility modifications.
• Process Safety & Compliance: Champion process safety by participating in rigorous technical reviews (HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, FMEA, RAM) and validating operational/start‑up manuals against design specifications.
• Incident Investigation: Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for operational abnormalities and safety incidents, ensuring robust corrective actions are implemented.
• Emergency Response: Serve as an active participant in the site's emergency response framework, undertaking designated roles during drills and critical events.

Requirements

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline.
• At least 8 years of hands‑on process engineering experience, ideally within continuous heavy processing, petrochemical, or large‑scale specialized gas facilities.
• Strong working knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM), Process Hazard Analysis, and relevant international engineering codes.
• Proven track record in commissioning, operating, and troubleshooting complex, large‑scale plant systems.
• Cross‑disciplinary understanding (electrical, instrumentation, or mechanical) and a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification are highly advantageous.