Full Time ACE Operational Technology Engineer Jobs, Salary up to SGD 6,800 in ASTER CHEMICALS AND ENERGY PTE. LTD. West Region (Singapore) - Maukerja

About Aster

Aster is a leading provider of energy, chemical, and infrastructure solutions in Southeast Asia, supplying products and services to various manufacturing industries in both domestic and international markets. It is a Chandra Asri-led joint venture with Glencore. Since Chandra Asri Group's establishment in 1992, the Group has grown from strength to strength to build its reputation as a reliable growth partner, with strategically well positioned assets in Indonesia and Singapore. The Group's total asset base includes a refinery with a capacity of more than 300,000 barrels per day with ongoing asset rejuvenation, alongside a 1.1 million metric ton naphtha cracker on Bukom Island, 2.5 million metric tons of downstream chemical assets on Jurong Island, and a 0.9 million metric ton naphtha cracker in Cilegon. The company's business is supported by core infrastructure assets, including energy, electricity, water, jetty, and tank farm facilities. For more information, visit *************

About the Role

Join Aster as an OT Engineer, where you will support the reliability, safety, and continuous improvement of the plant's operational technology (OT) and control systems, under Instrumentation Department. In this role, you will be involved in the upgrade and enhancement of critical automation systems, including DCS, SIS, FGS, and other OT assets, while supporting their lifecycle management (OT infrastructure operations and renewal). You will also contribute to the execution of system improvement projects (MOCs) and provide ongoing technical support to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations in compliance with industry standards and best practices.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the design, implementation, and enhancement of OT infrastructure, networks, and control system architectures in accordance with project and operational requirements.
• Administer and manage OT system access, user profiles, and cybersecurity controls, including Active Directory, endpoint security, patch management, antivirus, and application whitelisting.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot OT network and communication devices, including firewalls, switches, routers, OPC UA, Matrikon, and Kepware systems.
• Implement, maintain, and validate backup and recovery solutions for OT environments, including physical and virtual platforms.
• Participate in cybersecurity risk assessments and ensure security controls, countermeasures, and monitoring solutions are effectively implemented and operating as intended.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for OT, instrumentation, and control systems to ensure system reliability, performance, and stable plant operations.
• Collaborate closely with OT Security, maintenance teams, vendors, and cross-functional engineering stakeholders to support projects and resolve OT-related issues.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, records, and management of change (MOC) requirements while driving continuous improvement and optimization initiatives.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT/OT, industrial control systems, automation, or related engineering fields.
• Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience with network infrastructure, including switches, firewalls, and network configuration.
• Proven experience in implementing cybersecurity solutions for process automation systems, industrial control systems, and OT networks.
• Hands-on experience in automation system engineering, project execution, and system implementation.
• Knowledge of OT cybersecurity standards, engineering practices, and industry best practices; IEC 62443 certification is an advantage.
• Experience in the oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, or other manufacturing industries is preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to manage priorities independently, perform under tight timelines, and adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.

Aster is committed to fair and merit-based employment practices. All applications will be considered based on the requirements of the role, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Work Location

Aster Chemicals and Energy Pte. Ltd.

Jurong Island
61 Seraya Avenue
Singapore 627879