Senior Production Engineer

Air Liquide Malaysia

Air Liquide began operations in Malaysia in 1927 and is one of the pioneers of the gas industry in Malaysia. Operating in 11 locations in Malaysia, comprising both sales offices and production facilities, Air Liquide supports our customers through providing innovative solutions at every step of their production, including industrial and specialty gases, energy solutions, application technologies and services. With a strong workforce of 400 employees and business growth through our recent acquisition with nationwide presence, this will provide an exciting experience and journey with the opportunity that is unique yet challenging to gauge the integration and synergy processes that will change the entire competition landscape in Malaysia.

About The Business Line

https://www.airliquide.com/malaysia

Location:

Sama Jaya Free Industrial Zone, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

How Will You Be Contributing to Our Success?

The Senior Production Engineer supports site operations, ensuring compliance with Air Liquide's Industrial and Quality Management Systems, as well as local regulations. You will need to manage carrier gas operations safely and efficiently, aligning with customers’ requirements. The role emphasizes operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement to enhance safety, reliability, and performance.

• Develop and manage maintenance programs in collaboration with maintenance teams to enhance operational reliability.
• Monitor production and maintenance performance metrics, analyze reports, and address operational issues effectively.
• Apply statistical analysis to identify corrective actions and improve processes.
• Implement strategies to boost operational efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness while meeting customer expectations.
• Ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks and closure of work orders.
• Oversee monthly maintenance schedules and provide progress updates to management.
• Coordinate with teams to minimize unplanned downtime and reduce equipment failures.
• Manage predictive maintenance processes, spare parts inventory, and overall inventory control.
• Promote safety practices, near-miss reporting, and compliance with MOC and Safe Work Permits.
• Maintain accurate plant documentation, including operating manuals and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Support HSE compliance, IMS audits, and liaise with regulatory authorities to meet legal requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and align maintenance activities with operational goals to reduce downtime and ensure efficiency.
• Review Group technical documents for operational compliance and implement actions to achieve full compliance for safety and reliability of processes

Are you a MATCH?

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or related Engineering field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience, with maintenance planning experience being an advantage.
• Familiarity with field troubleshooting experiences.
• Knowledge of process equipment and maintenance management practices.
• Proficiency in data analytics and interpretation
• Great interpersonal skills, adept at communication and maintaining relationships at all levels, including customers.
• Willingness to travel quarterly across Sarawak (Bintulu) as required.
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a dynamic, multi-site operational environment.

Why Join Us?

Air Liquide strives to offer its employees a total rewards package that contributes to a positive work environment and supports the well-being of all our employees and team members. We are driven by our Environmental Social Governance objectives and regularly review our benefits to ensure that we’re offering you a competitive package. At Air Liquide, we listen to our employees’ expectations. We create an engaging environment, diverse and inclusive, that allows employees to grow and to thrive.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive remuneration and benefits package including:

• Base salary
• Annual bonus
• Allowances
• Life insurance/Healthcare
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Childcare benefits
• Flexi/Wellness benefits
• Learning opportunities
• Mobility opportunities
• Volunteering opportunities

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.

**We thank you for your interest in Air Liquide. Interested applicants are encouraged to send in a detailed resume, including reasons for leaving for past employment. Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates would be notified.**