PROCESS ENGINEER – VERTICAL STERILIZATION

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor vertical sterilizers to ensure effective sterilization of Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB).
• Troubleshoot process issues and recommend corrective measures to reduce downtime and improve throughput.
• Prepare and maintain records of sterilizer performance, efficiency, and process deviations.
• Ensure adherence to internal standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety guidelines, and statutory requirements.
• Work closely with the maintenance team to plan preventive maintenance, identify recurring issues, and ensure sterilizer reliability.
• Collaborate with mill operations, maintenance, and quality teams to ensure consistent product quality.
• Ensure all sterilizer operations follow statutory safety requirements (e.g., pressure vessel regulations, DOSH guidelines).
• Collaborate with other departments (lab, boiler, workshop, maintenance) to ensure smooth mill operations.
• Provide technical guidance and training to operators on vertical sterilizer processes.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Mill Management and Top Management from time to time.

Requirements:

• Candidate must possess Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ hands-on experience operating vertical sterilizers in a palm oil mill.
• Solid understanding of thermodynamics and familiarity with Dalton’s Law or Partial Pressures.
• Good knowledge of deaeration and dehydration concepts and key parameters affecting sterilization efficiency.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting ability and detail-oriented with a proactive approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a mill environment.
• Based in Bintulu, Sarawak.