Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer
Objectives of the Position
To assist E&I Manager to provide electrical and instrumentation technical supports & services to ensure high reliability of plants Instrumentation equipment by having proper preventive maintenance on Instrumentation systems to ensure they always function correctly, efficiently and safely.
Main Tasks
- Ensure that all safety, environmental and health rules and guidelines are being adhered to at all times to maintain an accident-free, healthy and clean environment at the workplace.
- Maintain and update the work system (SAP PM) for Instrument Section and monitor the planning, scheduling and implementation of all Instrument maintenance works.
- Ensure appropriate tools & equipment are used by instrumentation team to perform the work and ensure that they are always adequately equipped.
- Communicate effectively with all personnel within the section, the department and other department, especially on day-to-day technical problems.
- Assist in monitoring the availability of essential Instrumentation spare parts and Instrument maintenance materials by ensuring the team is carried out spare part issuing correctly & systematically.
- Ensure & carry out good technical documents filing & utilization.
- Perform training needs for subordinate and recommend for the appropriate training.
Requirements
- Degree in Electronic, Electrical and Instrumentation & Controls System.
- At least 2 years’ experience as engineer in Electrical & Instrumentation & controls works in a manufacturing industry.
- Knowledgeable in maintenance methodologies such as Preventive Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance, Planning and Scheduling.
- Knowledgeable on PLC programing and applications.
- Familiar and experienced in quality systems (such as ISO 9001) & SAP PM is an added advantage
Job Characterization
- Leading and managing a team of Instrumentation personnel consisting of technicians.
- Communicate with all levels of personnel within the Site & also BASF community. Occasionally, required to communicate with external parties (other than BASF staff) such as Local Authority Officials.
- Interact with suppliers, contractors & consultants on Instrumentation matters.
- Exposure to chemical, electrical and mechanical hazards in a chemical plant
About BASF in Malaysia
BASF has been present in Malaysia since 1989, and operates a manufacturing plant in Pasir Gudang, Johor. BASF’s Regional Service Hub in Kuala Lumpur provides functional support services to BASF companies in 20 markets across Asia Pacific. BASF also provides infrastructure and utilities support services to its joint ventures BASF PETRONAS Chemicals and Toray BASF Resins at an integrated Verbund site situated in the Gebeng Industrial Zone, Pahang. BASF posted sales to customers in Malaysia of approximately €340 million in 2024 and had 2,579 employees as of the end of the year. Further information is available on www.basf.com/my
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