Steam Engineer (Boiler Operations) - #1162792

Job Title

Steam Engineer

ofi, is a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious, and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

This role will be part of our Cocoa business, and we provide great natural cocoa ingredients to customers all over the world, working with partners across the supply chain to create indulgent treats for consumers and a positive future for cocoa. The portfolio of our cocoa company includes both legacy brands and newer faces; deZaan, Unicao, Joanes, Macao etc. All are market leaders that can meet our clients’ specific regional or global cocoa needs.

Position Responsibilities:

Boiler Operations & Monitoring

• Operate natural gas and biomass boilers within defined safe operating limits

• Ensure stable and continuous steam supply to meet production demands

• Monitor boiler parameters including pressure, temperature, water level, and fuel consumption

• Adjust boiler output in response to production requirements and load fluctuations

• Troubleshoot pressure and steam supply issues promptly

Maintenance & Compliance

• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance of boiler systems

• Support plant shutdown activities and statutory inspections

• Ensure full compliance with WSH, PPE, LOTO, and Permit-to-Work (PTW) requirements

• Maintain safe and orderly boiler house conditions at all times

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of boiler parameters, steam output, and fuel usage

• Ensure all operational data is complete, accurate, and audit-ready

• Participate actively in audits, safety observations (SOR), and incident reporting

Coordination & Supervision

• Work closely with production teams to coordinate steam demand and supply

• Supervise and manage external contractors working in the boiler area

To be successful in the role, the incumbent should have the following qualities:

• Diploma in Engineering or related discipline

• Minimum 5 years of experience in food processing or a related industry

• Mandatory: Valid Steam Engineer Certificate (Grade 1 or Grade 2)

• Proven experience operating Natural Gas Steam Boilers (minimum 5 years)

• Experience handling Biomass Boilers is an added advantage

• Valid forklift driving license is a plus

• Willingness and ability to work 12-hour rotational shifts