Production Shift Engineer
Job Summary
The Production/Shift Engineer is responsible for overseeing daily plant operations and ensuring production activities meet safety and quality standards. This role involves monitoring process performance, troubleshooting technical issues to minimize downtime, and coordinating with cross-functional teams. You will also provide guidance to operational staff and support continuous improvement projects within a chemical or manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily production and plant operations
- Monitor equipment performance and process parameters
- Troubleshoot operational and process issues
- Coordinate with maintenance and quality teams
- Ensure compliance with safety and SOP standards
Required Skills
- Diploma or Degree in Engineering
- Experience in chemical/manufacturing plants
- Knowledge of plant operations and SOPs
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in shift rotations
Job Details
Job Description:
- Oversee daily production, process or plant operation activities.
- Monitor plant performance, production output, process parameters and equipment condition.
- Support troubleshooting of process, production or equipment issues to minimize downtime.
- Coordinate with operations, maintenance, engineering, quality and safety teams.
- Ensure production activities are carried out according to SOP, safety and quality requirements.
- Support plant start-up, shutdown, process improvement and operational efficiency projects.
- Guide operators / technicians during daily operation and troubleshooting activities.
- Assist in reviewing operating procedures, work instructions and production records.
- Support risk assessment, incident reporting and continuous improvement activities.
- Ensure compliance with company safety, environmental and operational standards.
Job Requirement:
- Diploma / Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline.
- Relevant experience in production, process, plant operation, chemical manufacturing or industrial operation.
- Candidates from chemical, petrochemical, polymer, oil & gas, pharmaceutical, manufacturing or process plant background are welcome.
- Knowledge of plant operation, production troubleshooting, SOP, safety procedures or process improvement will be an advantage.
- Able to work in plant / manufacturing environment.
- Able to perform shift duties if required.
- Good communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
- Senior candidates with plant operation / production leadership experience may be considered for engineer-level roles.