IT and Process Control Section Head
"At Petron, we are not just in the business of oil, we are also in the business of fueling lives."
Petron Malaysia is an emerging and rapidly evolving Asian oil company. It is part of Petron Corporation which is the leading oil company in the Philippines. Our integrated refining, distribution, and retailing of world-class petroleum products help meet the country’s growing energy needs and contributes to a more progressive nation. We are dedicated and passionate about our vision - to be the leading provider of total customer solutions in the oil sector and its allied businesses.
We are seeking dynamic & innovative individuals who have the drive to make a difference & are fueled to succeed!
Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise a team of IT support staff and engineers to manage Corporate IT, Refinery IT systems, and Process Control systems.
- Plan and implement future refinery information and process control systems.
- Ensure high availability and maintenance of refinery computing infrastructure, applications, and tools.
- Monitor compliance with computing security and control standards.
- Oversee process control system operations, ensuring operational stability, advanced control application functionality, and high availability of incentive programs.
- Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and vendors to resolve system or application issues.
- Monitor and improve plant computing systems such as DCS replacement, Operator Guidance Tools, and Equipment Health Monitoring tools.
- Provide guidance on end-user computing needs, working closely with Corporate IT to address compatibility and technological constraints.
- Mentor, coach, and evaluate team performance, identifying career development opportunities for team members.
- Manage section operating budget and oversee plant system improvement projects within budget and schedule.
Requirements:
- University Degree in Chemical, Computer, Control, or Electrical Engineering (Master's or PhD preferred).
- Minimum 10 years of experience in refinery operations, IT, or process control.
- Strong leadership and project management skills.
- Experience in computing systems administration, process monitoring, and advanced control applications.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
Thank you for your application! We’re thrilled that you’d like to join Petron and we appreciate your interest in the position.
Please note that due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.