Operation Engineer

Job Description:

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Safety, Quality, Environment, and Health Management:
   • Support the implementation and continuous improvement of Safety, Quality, Environment, and Health Management Systems (e.g., SS506 Part 3, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, IATF 16949).
   • Adhere to legal obligations for safety, ensuring responsibility for oneself and others at work.
   • Assist in reducing Major Accident Hazards to as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP) and escalate issues when necessary.
   • Ensure compliance with Customer Specific Requirements (CSR).
2. General Duties:
   • Be part of the production leadership team to develop goals and strategies for the department.
   • Familiarize with the production plant and support the team to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency.
   • Support research and development for manufacturing technology improvements.
3. Safety and Environment Management:
   • Provide support for plant process operations to achieve safe and stable performance and quality products.
   • Manage safety, health, and environmental issues, solving problems as they arise.
   • Review and address abnormality reports, non-conforming product reports, and incident reports; propose corrective and preventive actions.
   • Plan non-regular work, provide instructions, and train supervisors and technicians.
   • Support regulatory requirements such as water efficiency management, energy conservation, and workplace safety.
4. Operation Support:
   • Maintain operating conditions, guides, check sheets, and logs to meet environmental, health, safety, quality, and productivity standards.
   • Administer and monitor DCS system changes, optimize alarms to prevent nuisance.
   • Troubleshoot production and quality issues.
   • Train shift team members on new/revised procedures and ensure proper operation of processes and machinery.
   • Lead ASDM work and facilitate production committee programs.
   • Support ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 implementation.
   • Provide support related to raw material supply changes.
5. Process Improvement:
   • Lead process optimization and capacity improvement projects.
   • Manage operational MOC and ensure action plans are implemented.
   • Implement cost reduction measures and analyze data to address production bottlenecks.
   • Initiate quality improvements and support new product/process trials.
   • Prepare and analyze monthly production uptime reports.
6. Capital Expense Project (Capex) Management:
   • Follow up on assigned capital expense projects, including documentation and approvals.
   • Conduct preliminary process design, identify hazards/risks, and liaise with vendors for quotes and specifications.
   • Control budget and schedule, coordinate project execution, and ensure completion with updated documentation.
7. Production Spares and Tool Management:
   • Manage production spares and consumables to support daily operations.
   • Coordinate calibration and repair of production tools and equipment.
8. Additional Responsibilities:
   • Develop areas of improvement to maximize production efficiency without compromising EHS and quality.
   • Evaluate and recommend improvements for EHSQ and operational efficiency.
   • Provide engineering support for production, maintenance, and improvement activities.
   • Ensure shift teams adhere to process control parameters and collaborate on adjustments.
   • Diagnose operational breakdowns and implement resolution plans.
   • Stay updated on advancements in engineering and production, sharing knowledge with co-workers.
   • Report unsafe operations and practices.
   • Assist in budget preparation and monitor expenses and profitability.
   • Adhere to EHSQ regulations and collaborate with other departments for safe and efficient operations.
   • Develop new operating procedures, work instructions, and risk assessments.

Requirements:

• Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an operations engineer in a chemical processing plant.
• Good knowledge of chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or polymer science.
• Experience in process safety management and quantitative risk assessment (e.g., LOPA) is advantageous.
• SCEM or Steam Engineer/Boiler Attendant certificate is preferable.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, SS506-Part 3, cost control, and regulations.
• Highly motivated with an inquisitive mindset and readiness for new challenges.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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