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Complex Planning & Optimisation
Area Head (Complex Planning & Optimisation)
With 20+ years of experience, the Area Head (Complex Planning & Optimisation) role involves steering and driving short and long-term operational plans for refinery, cracker, and petrochemical productions. The key responsibilities include formulating optimized production plans, leading optimization strategies, driving process improvement, representing in the Production Planning Optimisation Committee, and managing production planning tools and performance reporting. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, 20 years of petroleum industry experience, and exposure to production planning and/or related areas. Minimum 10 years of managerial experience, with at least 3 years in a petrochemical plant, is required.
Cracker Technology
Area Head (Cracker Technology)
With 20 years of experience, the Area Head (Cracker Technology) role involves strategizing and driving technology assessment, deployment, enhancement, and innovation for the PRPC Steam Cracker Complex. The responsibilities include leading the charting of technology paths, prioritizing projects, and reviewing plant performance targets. The role requires a distinct sense of the company's bottom line, aligning with industry standards to achieve optimum asset performance, integrity, and maximize integrated plant value creation. Additionally, the position entails leading process safety management, strategizing process improvement and optimization, directing project engineering, and researching new technologies for the Steam Cracker Complex.
Refinery Technology
Area Head (Refinery Technology)
With 20+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry, with a minimum of 10 years in technical services and/or operation in refinery and/or petrochemical settings. The role involves strategizing and driving technology assessment, deployment, enhancement, and innovation for an integrated Refinery Complex, including various processing units. Key responsibilities include leading the development of technology paths and engineering, ensuring process safety management, overseeing process improvement and optimization initiatives, directing project engineering and design activities, researching and implementing new technologies, and leading product improvement and quality assurance efforts. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical knowledge, strategic thinking abilities, excellent collaboration and communication skills, and analytical proficiency.
Polymer Technology
Chief Specialist (Polymer Technology)
With 20+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry. The position involves establishing and leading the development and implementation of medium to long-term performance optimization and improvement strategies for Polymer facilities, including LLDPE, HDPE, SPH, and SPZ units. Key responsibilities include formulating and executing technology and capability development plans, leading process safety management initiatives, overseeing polymer facility improvement and optimization studies, ensuring compliance with technical governance, and providing support for commissioning, start-up, and turnaround activities. Responsible for guiding product improvement and quality assurance efforts, leveraging technological advantages for enhanced product quality and market competitiveness. Additionally, the role involves developing and updating technical training modules to enhance the capabilities of the technical staff. The ideal candidate should have deep technical expertise in oil and gas plants, experience in managing capital projects, and a comprehensive understanding of the petroleum/petrochemical industry.
Technical Discipline Support
General Manager (Technical Discipline Support)
Preferably registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia, and a minimum of 20 years of total working experience in Oil & Gas or Petrochemical complexes. The position involves spearheading the implementation of good governance and industry best practices through technical specialist support to ensure conformance and compliance. The General Manager will provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Technical Authority (TA) for complex troubleshooting and integrated engineering reviews, formulate long-term strategic plans for technical development, and lead the planning, management, execution, and implementation of technical projects. The role also includes overseeing the strategic deployment of departmental resources, ensuring optimal application of engineering resources, and developing a profound understanding of new and relevant technologies. The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of experience in plant maintenance in the oil and gas industry, strong knowledge of industry codes and standards, maintenance practices, safety practices, and familiarity with local statutory regulations.
PC Planning & Scheduling
PD Area Head (PC Planning & Scheduling)
With 20 years of operating experience in the petroleum industry, including a minimum of 10 years at the managerial level and at least 3 years of technical experience at a petrochemical plant. The key focus of the position is to steer and drive effective execution of short-, medium-, and long-term operational plans and strategies for a petrochemical complex, including Polymers (LLDPE, HDPE, PP) and Glycols (MEG, DEG, TEG) plants. Responsibilities include strategizing and providing direction for production planning and scheduling, optimizing feedstock and petrochemical product inventory management, resolving intra-plant conflicts, and acting as a representative and secretariat in the Production Planning Optimisation Committee (PPOC). The role also involves leading negotiations, ensuring compliance with Production Rule Book (PRB) and IORG, and formulating strategies for scheduling model and data management to ensure accuracy and reliability for operational and business performance reporting. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of the petroleum and financial industries, top management orientation, and extensive exposure in production planning, scheduling, marketing, sales, and supply chain areas.
RC Scheduling
PD Area Head (RC Scheduling)
With 20 years of experience in the petroleum industry, including a minimum of 10 years at the managerial level and at least 3 years of technical working experience at a refinery and cracker plant. The primary responsibility is to steer and drive the effective execution of short, medium, and long-term operational plans and strategies within the Refinery and Cracker complex to fulfill customers' orders, meet asset utilization targets, and achieve the lowest possible total cost to serve with the aim to maximize profitability and achieve optimum product availability. Key accountabilities include production planning and scheduling, refinery and cracker inventory management, intra-plant integration, acting as a representative and secretariat in the Production Planning Optimisation Committee (PPOC), and ensuring performance reporting through scheduling model and data integrity. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of the petroleum and financial industries, top management orientation, and substantial exposure in production planning, scheduling, marketing, sales, and supply chain areas, including logistics, customer/vendor management, inventory management, and Just-In-Time (JIT) practices.
Corrosion
PD Chief Specialist, Corrosion
With a minimum of 20 years' experience in maintenance, inspection, corrosion, and materials in operating Oil & Gas or Petrochemical facilities. The key purpose of the role is to steer, formulate, and drive strategies and roadmaps to address plant technical requirements, ensuring high plant reliability, integrity, and HSE compliance to support business goals in sustaining company profitability and growth. Key accountabilities include managing the Corrosion Management Program (CMP) encompassing corrosion control and monitoring, providing technical expertise for Risk-Based Inspection (RBI), materials performance, and welding, as well as offering technical consultation and networking. The Chief Specialist is expected to be well-versed in relevant company technical standards and industry standards, participate in internal and external networks, and keep abreast of relevant technological innovations. Leadership and capability development responsibilities involve providing visible leadership in HSSE and technical skills development, devising technical coaching programs, and performing periodic internal assessments of personnel. The ideal candidate should possess extensive process and operations knowledge, project management exposure, and be conversant with relevant standards and statutory requirements.
Sulphur Complex & Acid Gas Treating
PD Head (Sulphur Complex & Acid Gas Treating)
With 15 years' experience in the oil and gas industry, including at least 5 years in a management capacity. The primary role involves strategizing, leading, and managing all technology-related aspects for the Sulphur Complex & Acid Gas Treating Technology units in a Refinery Complex. Key responsibilities include formulating and driving strategic plans based on production capability and economic models, leading process safety management initiatives, managing process improvement and optimization, ensuring adherence to process engineering practices and standards, overseeing plant modification and project engineering, promoting the application of new technologies, and driving product improvement and quality assurance. The candidate should possess strong technical knowledge, project management and contractor management skills, a self-starting and resilient attitude, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and analytical thinking capabilities.
ELMS & Utilities
PD Manager (ELMS & Utilities)
15 years' experience in the oil and gas industry with involvement in plant technology and operations. The key purpose of the position is to govern and drive the ELMS, adopting guidelines from internal standards and best industry practices in a complex environment. Key accountabilities include establishing and driving the implementation of the ELMS program, leading ELMS assurance, improving energy and loss management usage, fostering effective relationships with government authorities and industry players, ensuring good governance through compliance with standards and legislative requirements, and strategizing the implementation of applicable guidelines to safeguard the company's interests and reputation. The candidate should possess strong knowledge in technical, process technology/operation, project management, and contractor management, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills. The major challenges include managing the largest integrated green field development, handling technology complexity with multiple licensors, integrating and synergizing operations within a highly integrated refinery and petrochemical complex, aligning stakeholders, and managing multiple process units and system interfacing within the company and with associated facilities.
Production Accounting & Shipmentg
PD Manager (Production Accounting & Shipment)
With a minimum of 15 years' experience in the petroleum industry, including at least 5 years at a managerial level and 3 years of technical experience at a refinery/petrochemical plant, the incumbent is responsible for optimizing hydrocarbon movements, ensuring accurate tracking, and accounting for all incoming and outgoing activities. The role involves strategic management of contractual obligations, supply chain optimization, and client relationship programs. The Manager will also oversee operational aspects, including reconciling shipping data, managing demurrage, and leveraging an integrated ERP system for effective tracking and reconciliation of hydrocarbon volumes.
Catalytic Cracking - RFCC, PRU, LTU
PD Senior Specialist (Catalytic Cracking - RFCC, PRU, LTU)
With a minimum of 15 years' experience in the oil and gas industry, the incumbent will strategize and lead technical studies for plant modifications, monitor and troubleshoot process issues, and drive process improvement and optimization initiatives. The role involves planning commissioning and start-up activities for improvement projects, ensuring compliance with technical governance, leading plant incident investigations, and providing technical support during turnarounds/start-ups. The Senior Specialist will also focus on developing and updating technical training modules to enhance the capabilities of technical staff. The ideal candidate possesses strong knowledge in technical process technology/operation, project management skills, and excellent interpersonal communication skills. Analytical thinking, resilience, and the ability to cultivate relationships within and outside the organization are key competencies for success in this role.
SCC Extraction - PGH, BZU
PD Senior Specialist (SCC Extraction - PGH, BZU)
With a minimum of 15 years' experience in the oil and gas industry, the incumbent will spearhead technical studies for plant modifications, monitor and troubleshoot process issues, and drive improvement and optimization initiatives. The role involves planning commissioning and start-up activities for improvement projects, ensuring compliance with technical governance, leading plant incident investigations, and providing technical support during turnarounds/start-ups. Additionally, the Senior Specialist will focus on developing and updating technical training modules to enhance the capabilities of technical staff. The ideal candidate possesses strong knowledge in technical process technology/operation, project management skills, and excellent interpersonal communication skills. Analytical thinking, resilience, and the ability to cultivate relationships within and outside the organization are key competencies for success in this role.
PE Polymer
PD Specialist (PE Polymer)
With a minimum of 10 years' experience in the oil and gas industry, the incumbent will take charge of technical studies for plant modifications, monitor and troubleshoot process issues, and lead improvement and optimization initiatives. The role includes planning commissioning and start-up activities for improvement projects, ensuring compliance with technical governance, leading plant incident investigations, and providing technical support during turnarounds/start-ups. Additionally, the Specialist will focus on developing and updating technical training modules to enhance the capabilities of technical staff. The ideal candidate possesses strong knowledge in technical process technology/operation, project management skills, and excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Production Planning Tools & System
PD Specialist (Production Planning Tools & System)
With 7 - 10 years’ experience in Production Planning function, playing a pivotal role in leading the hydrocarbon optimization exercise for the integrated Pengerang Refining Complex (PRC). With several refinery experience, the incumbent oversees short and long-term planning using Linear Programming (LP) models, specifically AspenTech’s Process Industry Modeling System (PIMS) application. The role involves continuous engagement with stakeholders, fostering effective relationships with Business & Services, Technologists, and Operations. The Specialist must enhance technical capabilities through training, keep abreast of industry developments, and contribute to refining/petrochemical troubleshooting. Challenges include optimizing a complex integrated plant, ensuring compliance with various shareholder agreements, and troubleshooting from feedstock to final product specifications. The Specialist is also tasked with advising and leading the implementation of key technologies, anticipating and solving operational-level problems, and contributing to knowledge transfer through internal training with Specialists/Senior Specialists.
Production Planning
PD Specialist (Production Planning)
With 7-10 years of experience in Production Planning, including a minimum of 2 years in Plant Operations within the refinery, steam cracker, or petrochemical industry. The candidate should demonstrate expertise in simulation or optimization tools, knowledge of refining/petrochemical processes, and familiarity with shareholder agreements related to feedstock and product supply. With a focus on short and long-term business planning, the role involves supervising and reviewing LP runs for both single and multi-plant environments using AspenTech's Process Industry Modeling System (PIMS) application. Other responsibilities include feedstock ranking value assessments, fostering relationships with stakeholders, continuous development of technical capabilities, and contributing to a high-performance work culture.
Sulphur Complex & Acid Gas Treating
PD Specialist (Sulphur Complex & Acid Gas Treating)
With a minimum of 8 years' experience in the oil and gas industry, demonstrating strong technical knowledge, project management skills, and the ability to build effective relationships and networks. Responsible for leading and managing the performance, optimization, and improvement of the Sulphur Complex & Acid Gas Treating, encompassing Sulphur Recovery Units (SRU), Amine Regeneration Units (ARU), Sour Water Stripping Units (SWSU), Liquid Sulphur Storage Unit (LSSU), Sulphur Solidification Unit (SSU), and Refinery Flares facilities at the PRefChem Refinery complex. With a focus on ensuring safe, reliable, and optimum operations throughout the facility's lifecycle, the role involves leading technical studies for plant modifications, monitoring processes, troubleshooting anomalies, and conducting process improvement and optimization studies using simulation tools. The Specialist also leads commissioning, start-up activities, and compliance to technical governance, ensuring adherence to HSE standards, engineering practices, and statutory requirements. Additionally, responsibilities include leading plant/process incident investigations, providing technical support during turnarounds/start-ups, and developing/updating technical training modules.
Feedstock & Prod. Quality
PD Sr. Specialist (Feedstock & Prod. Quality)
With several years of refinery experience and 10 to 12 years of experience in Production Planning. This experience should include skills in simulation tools, crude assay management, and knowledge of refining/petrochemical processes and operations. The candidate should also possess the ability to develop training programs and materials, delivering training on crude/products quality, refinery processes, and understanding process unit calibration activities. Key accountabilities include leading improvements and technical studies for Production Planning simulation tools, conducting process monitoring and troubleshooting through analysis of key operating parameters, and planning and executing refinery improvement and simulation studies.
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