Monroe Consulting Group, an Executive Recruitment firm, is partnering with an organisation in the Industrial sector to hire a Senior Process Engineer - Oleochemical. This opportunity is based in Malaysia.
Position Overview
This role supports project execution by developing core process engineering deliverable for oleo chemical projects.
It contributes to safe, efficient, and operationally sound process design across project, commissioning, and continuous improvement activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Be involved in the execution of projects on the engineering side where you will assist producing engineering documents, such as but not limited to, basic process flow diagrams (PFDs), sizing and specifications of equipment, heat and mass balances, utilities and consumption, P&IDs, operating manuals, description of automation, and HAZOP studies.
- Be part of a team responsible for all technical and process-related matters in the Oleo chemical department.
- Develop chemical process simulations with the company's available software.
- Participate in site surveys, pre-commissioning, and start-up of plants, and carry out troubleshooting on site, producing relevant detailed reports.
- Maintain site presence for start-up or troubleshooting at customer installations, allowing the gathering of valuable feedback from industrial practice and supporting continuous improvement of product lines.
- Be available to support the company on process design for company technologies, R&D, standardisation processes, and sales activities.
Key Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- More than 6 years of experience working in an engineering field, ideally within oleochemical processes.
- Proven site experience during plant mechanical checks, pre-commissioning, start-up, and fine-tuning.
- Availability to travel within Malaysia and abroad.
Technical / Functional Expertise
- Knowledge of chemical simulation software such as Chemcad, EDR, and HTRI.
- Good knowledge of basic engineering calculations, including but not limited to line sizing, safety valve sizing, heat exchanger sizing, and pump sizing.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Hands-on experience preparing core process engineering documents including PFDs, P&IDs, heat and mass balances, equipment specifications, automation descriptions, and HAZOP documentation.
Soft Skills & Leadership Competencies
- Strong teamwork values with a positive and collaborative attitude.
- Continuous learning mindset with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and site personnel.
