Vitol is a leader in the energy sector with a presence across the spectrum; from oil through to power, renewables and carbon. It trades over 7 million barrels per day of crude oil and products and, at any time, has 250 ships transporting its cargoes.

Vitol’s clients include national oil companies, multinationals, leading industrial companies and utilities. Founded in Rotterdam in 1966, today Vitol serves clients from some 40 offices worldwide and is invested in energy assets globally including: circa 17m m3 of storage globally, 500k bpd of refining capacity, 7,000+ service stations and a growing portfolio of transitional and renewable energy assets. Revenues in 2022 were $505 billion.

ATB is owned by Vitol and it is the 7th crude refinery plant in Malaysia. Located at Pontian, Johor Darul Ta'zim, the 32kbpd refinery, is well-positioned to supply both the local bunkering and growing energy markets across the region.

The refinery neighbours VTTI-owned ATB terminal which includes over 1m m3 storage as well as 6 onsite jetties and can accommodate any size or type of tanker. This unique positioning enables us to offer our customers a secure and fully integrated supply chain, from production and blending of quality marine fuels, to storage and delivery.

Designed to be highly energy-efficient, the refinery deploys state-of-the-art technology including a distillation unit with a prefractionation column.

As Process Technician, you will be responsible for the operation of the assigned process, utilities  and associated facilities in accordance with the Refinery operating procedures and best practices. Your core duties will include but not limited to starting and stopping of equipment, maintaining and adjusting instrumentation, conducting shift tours for purpose of monitoring equipment operations. You will also operate the local start-stop and controls during start-up, shutdown and emergency operations and report operating conditions to the Refinery and Utilities Panelman, as well as any other duties and tasks as assigned. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Responsible for the local operation of the assigned process or utility units in accordance with the Refinery operating procedures and best practices. 
• Carries out the local Process and Utilities Systems operations including starting and stopping of equipment, maintaining and adjusting instrumentation, conducting shift tours for purpose of monitoring equipment operations. 
• Operates the local start-stop and controls during start-up, shutdown and emergency operations and reports operating conditions to the Refinery and Utilities Panelman. 
• Reports to the Senior Process Technician and Shift Supervisor. 

• Diploma in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Process Technology or Trade Certificate. 
• 3 to 5 years of experience in refinery process and utility operations, or at similar facilities 
• Possesses AESP from DOSH accredited training body – NIOSH 
• Preferably certified as Authorised Gas Tester and registered with DOSH 
• Preferably with Boilerman Grade 1 or 2 or Steam Engineer Grade 2 Steam Boiler competency 
• Good knowledge in PTW and LOTO 
• Knowledge and experience as a member of ERT during emergencies 
• Knowledge in general Process Safety control requirements is highly preferred 
• Fit to work in refinery and confined space environment (pre-employment health screening needs to be completed) 

Personal characteristics 

•  Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously 
• • Able to communicate well (verbally and written) in both Bahasa Malaysia and English. 

Only successful candidates will be notified.

Vitol Asia is committed to providing equal opportunities to all staff. Globally, Vitol seeks to conduct its business in accordance with the UN Global Compact’s ten principles, including those on human rights, one of which is to “Ensure a diverse and inclusive work place, where possible, free from discrimination regardless of age, gender, race, cultural heritage, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or disability.”