Shift Supervisor - Biogas Plant

Job Responsibilities

• Reporting : Report to Plant Manager

• Shift Management: Take charge of managing and coordinating all aspects of the biogas plant's operations during your shift, including equipment start-up, shut-down procedures, and process optimization.

• Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, and guide the operational team, ensuring clear communication, task assignments, and effective teamwork to achieve production goals.

• Safety and Compliance: Uphold and enforce strict adherence to safety protocols, environmental regulations, and standard operating procedures to maintain a safe working environment.

• Process Monitoring: Regularly monitor and assess the biogas production process, ensuring operational parameters are within specified ranges for optimal gas yield and efficiency.

• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve any operational issues or abnormalities promptly, coordinating with maintenance and engineering teams as necessary to minimize downtime.

• Emergency Response: Respond decisively to any emergencies or incidents, initiating appropriate actions to safeguard personnel, equipment, and the environment.

• Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality and purity of biogas produced, implementing quality control measures and performing regular checks to meet product specifications.

• Shift Reports: Prepare accurate and comprehensive shift reports, documenting operational activities, key performance indicators, and any incidents encountered.

• Equipment Maintenance: Collaborate with the maintenance team to schedule and oversee routine maintenance of equipment and machinery to ensure smooth operations.

• Training and Development: Facilitate training sessions for new team members, promote skill development, and provide coaching to enhance the capabilities of the operational staff.

• Spare Parts Management: Identify and communicate the need for spare parts to ensure smooth maintenance and repair processes.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict compliance with all relevant environmental and safety regulations, keeping up-to-date records and documentation as required.

• Housekeeping & Landscaping: Supervise housekeeping and landscaping activities within the plant premises to maintain a clean and organized work environment.

• Field Support: Provide field operation and maintenance support to the Plant Manager.

• Maintenance Support: Assist in scheduled and unscheduled maintenance works as directed and needed.

• Reset Alarmed Equipment: Identify and reset alarmed equipment on plant panels, rectifying abnormalities, and ensuring proper equipment protection.

• Operational Efficiency: Identify opportunities for process optimization, energy conservation, and waste reduction to enhance the overall efficiency of the biogas plant.

• Others : Perform any other duties as assigned by Manager/Management as and when is necessary.

Key Requirements

• Diploma/Sijil in Mechanical/Electrical or equivalent, or poses an electrical certificate of competency A0 or A1.

• Required language(s): Bahasa Malaysia and English;

• 1-2 years proven experience in biogas plant operations and maintenance, preferably in a supervisory role.

• Strong technical knowledge of anaerobic digestion, biogas treatment systems, and stationary biogas engines.

• Ability to interpret readings from gauges and meters, and effectively adjust controls for optimal equipment performance.

• Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve operational issues promptly.

• Strong leadership and communication skills to guide and support the operational team.

• Proficiency in maintaining accurate logs and records of plant activities.

• Knowledge of safety protocols and procedures within a biogas plant setting.

• Flexibility to work in rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed.

• Being self-disciplined, a quick learner and motivated to learn;

• Ability to carry out assigned tasks as directed.