Instrument and Controls Expert
Air Liquide
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Petaling Jaya
Contract type: Full time

ALBS is an Air Liquide entity in Kuala Lumpur, regrouping for the APAC scope its Business Service Centers (Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai) as well as the two Global Functions (IT, Digital and Procurement). Designed to derive optimal value by better leveraging technology, people and competencies, the ultimate goal is to boost efficiency and deliver outstanding and sustainable performance while keeping a strong focus on customer centricity. This Organization is striving for excellence, adopting the Best in Class models to deliver value through simplification and standardization of processes, while adhering to Internal controls and compliance requirements.
The Instrument & Controls expert will provide support to operations in East Asia Pacific (EAP) Cluster, focusing on maintenance optimization and Root Cause Analysis, while ensuring the effective implementation of IMS and the latest Group Standards at the local level. In this role, they will also lead the Industrial Program within their area of expertise. As an expert, they will share their knowledge with colleagues and ensure that Group standards and requirements are updated accordingly.
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
About Air Liquide
A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 employees and serves more than 3.8 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide’s scientific territory and have been at the core of the company’s activities since its creation in 1902.
Our Differences make our Performance
At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
The Instrument & Controls expert will provide support to operations in East Asia Pacific (EAP) Cluster, focusing on maintenance optimization and Root Cause Analysis, while ensuring the effective implementation of IMS and the latest Group Standards at the local level. In this role, they will also lead the Industrial Program within their area of expertise. As an expert, they will share their knowledge with colleagues and ensure that Group standards and requirements are updated accordingly.
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
- Be a key stakeholder of safety at sites.
- Update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as needed.
- Validate modifications within the area of expertise.
- Ensure that the Integrated Management System (IMS) is effectively implemented.
- Specifically, ensure that the EIS Safety Protection Loops are well-maintained, tested, and readily available.
- Review past incidents to identify trends and opportunities for improving reliability.
- Create Reliability Flash reports for significant reliability events in the domain, circulate them, inform relevant entities, and track the closure of actions.
- Contribute to vulnerability and sustainability studies;
- Ensure thorough Root Cause Analysis and knowledge capitalization.
- Conduct an Annual Review of Expertise at each plant.
- Support the preparation for Turn-Arounds, particularly in Method Statements, spare parts, and supplier selection.
- Act as a Design Authority in the field, playing a key role in the Management of Change process.
- Prioritize, follow up on, and close critical reliability initiatives and programs set by the Group (e.g., L1 CARE, Reliability Flash reports, Reliability Near-Miss actions, Expert review actions).
- Champion the Reliability program for underperforming plants based on SCORE Methodology during Entity Technical Review Meetings.
- Manage local leaders in Instrument & Controls workshops; Enhance the Training & Qualification program for site teams within the area of expertise.
- Perform other activities deemed necessary within the area of expertise as directed by the manager.
- Degree in Instrumentation and Controls Engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum of 5 years of engineering and maintenance experience in Oil and Gas, Chemicals, Power Generation or Petrochemicals Industry is essential.
- The ideal candidate should possess a solid understanding of the tools necessary for conducting Root Cause Analysis and Failure Modes.
- Experience in writing root cause investigation reports that include clear executive summaries, actionable items, and recommendations.
- Familiarity with Asset Management practices is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for effective interaction with all organizational levels and contractors.
About Air Liquide
A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 employees and serves more than 3.8 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide’s scientific territory and have been at the core of the company’s activities since its creation in 1902.
Our Differences make our Performance
At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
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