Unit Manager, Process (Chemical Engineer)

OVERVIEW:

Responsible for refinery operations during shifts that includes production at required efficiency and standard parameters.This job also performs special tasks assigned by section and/or department manager. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES:

Monitors the refinery operation in his/her shift schedule through conducting hourly inspection at different process stations and in the control room computers to ensure conformance to standard parameters.Enforces and recommends corrective actions with other unit managers for process abnormalities such as non-conforming products and equipment breakdowns in his/her shift schedule through hourly monitoring of records of breakdown and/or process parameters, endorsing status of operation to reliever and coordinating with servicing departments to minimize occurrence of non-conforming products and/or downtime.Assigns substitute personnel/s for absent or on leave workers in his/her shift schedule to ensure smooth refining operation.Regularly coordinates with unit managers of other departments on his/her shift schedule to balance factory operation on matters concerning usage of steam, electrical power consumption and condensate supply most especially during start up, shutdown and/or power interruptions.Reports all major breakdowns that occurred in all refinery stations in his/her shift schedule and corresponding corrective actions immediately to section and/or department manager. Records the said breakdown and corrective action in process logbooks and summarizes all records in Daily Operational Remarks at the end of the day.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Chemical EngineerAt least 3 years of related work experience as supervisor or management trainee in a sugar refinery or with knowledge on sugar processing operations

Since its establishment in 1919, Victorias Milling Company, Inc. (VMC) successfully weathered wars and various crises to become one of the largest sugar companies in the world. VMC has managed to remain the top raw sugar manufacturer and refiner in the country to this day. Less than a decade ago, the company strategized towards diversification -- food, fuel, power. As it continues to ensure that its sugar business remains sustainable, the company simultaneously strives to become a leader in the power and ethanol industries. VMC has indeed found its strength in diversification, building a conglomerate of companies in the areas of food processing, leisure, real estate, and energy generation.