Creating a Culture of Wellness: Fostering Fullfillment at Work
HEAR IT FROM THE TEAM
“Being an employee of Pertama Ferroalloys, a multicultural company, offers me countless opportunities to observe perspectives and opinions of people from different parts of the world focused on the same goal.
It is important to me to be a positive influence on others for them to achieve their goals, gain knowledge, and control their own destiny.
Pertama’s values of trust and honor allow you to perform your work without being micromanaged. With a sense of accomplishment and success, you are sure to have a good day every day.”
Wynand VlokSOUTH AFRICAN
“So far, I’m having good experience with PERTAMA. I have 0 knowledge to start with in ferroalloys but with the guide from every expert we have here in PERTAMA, I don’t have hard time to learn something new. Everyone around me is willing to share their knowledge.”
Damian Mering KebingMALAYSIAN
“Working in this company has really been demanding. But I’m so glad because it’s bringing out the best in me. I appreciate the great efforts of this company to bring out the best in me! I’m continue to grow each day. I’ve gained more experience, learned new things, and met new people from different backgrounds& culture, while we continue working in harmony to achieve the set goal.”
Vanessa Anak MantyMALAYSIAN
“As we are focusing on environmental concerns like reducing CO2, our company’s importance lies in producing ferroalloys through clean energy sources (Hydroelectric Power Generation). For this reason, we must strive to optimize our facility’s capacity and operate with greater efficiency. I am comitted to this goal.”
Saito KiminobuJAPANESE
"I started working for Pertama in January 2016. Of all the many things that I appreciate about working at PERTAMA, I think that the culture that we’ve built and are continuously building is what separates us from other organizations. It’s a culture that celebrates diversity of thought and approach. With a focus on transparency and a friendly workplace culture, I enjoy coming to work every day at this company. Last but not least, the emphasis on togetherness where ideas are freely exchanged among colleagues, is something I truly appreciate."
Anjaneyulu Chandra SekharuniINDIAN
"I am privileged to be able to join Pertama family. The value and diversity in the company has provided me the opportunity to grow, learn and bring the best out of me. I believe that, for the company and myself, the best is yet to come and we will be going from good to great."
Richmond Chris Ho Chee LeongMALAYSIAN
"I joined Pertama since Oct 2014 when it was still in the construction phase. Now, I’m very grateful to see Pertama continue to grow and succeed in providing job opportunity to community to join this company. The growth opportunities here are in abundance for those who are willing to learn new things and face challenges."
Noor AfizahMALAYSIAN
"Working with PFA for over a year, I can say that PFA have invariably welcomed talented and potential staffs regardless of their age and ethnicity where discussion and exchange of knowledge and skills are always done openly.
PFA really put emphasizes staffs to strive excellence for the good of Company I must say, but PFA continuously recognized staff’s needs and concerns where open interaction between Management and staffs are truly encouraged.
All in all, if you’re looking for a company who will offer you a long-term career, Managements who are hands on that support you both personally and professionally and work life balance, PFA might “tick” all of the checklist."
Bibleyne Icclassica Anak RubiMALAYSIAN
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Department / Section : Project Development
Category : Executive
Position : Senior Sustainability Officer
Reporting to : Assistant, Deputy General Manager
Key Responsibilities:-
Assist in the drafting, measuring and implementing sustainability
efforts and indicators to monitor the company’s ESG rating, benchmark
the company’s performance against its peers
In charge of preparation of communication materials for staff
regarding the company’s sustainability goals
Monitoring the corporation’s sustainability performance and GHG
emission
Responsible for preparation of Monthly GHG Inventory Report
Assist in the preparation of the annual Carbon Footprint Report
Performs ad hoc audit and investigations on the process and areas of
concerns as and when required
Collaborates with other departments to execute and coordinate ESG
programs and project
Conduct research on latest science-based sustainability methodology
including on green technology, climate change issues and
solutions
In-charge of the implementation of carbon emission off-setting
projects;
Requirement:
Bachelor’s Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Studies, Climate
Change or a related field
At least 2 years of experience in sustainability, climate-change or
environment management field
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple
projects
Experience in stakeholder engagement and materiality assessments
Excellent communication skills, possess high English proficiency
Passionate about sustainability, ESG and emerging technologies
Organized, meticulous, good problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently, multi-tasking and excel under tight
deadlines
Oversees cash functions, including cash positioning, cash reporting and forecasting, short-term investments, borrowing, receivables and payments, fraud prevention, FX management and hedging, bank account setup and maintenance;
Timely preparation and submission of annual tax reports to relevant authorities, transfer pricing documentation, withholding taxes etc;
Manage all tax related matters of the company including tax audit by authorities, application of new incentives etc;
Prepare analyses and reports as requested by management;
To coach and develop all team members in his/her department and to train and develop a successor capable to replace him/her;
Achieves accounting operational objectives by contributing accounting information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change;
Timely submission and execution of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements;
Timely completion of annual audit exercise without any adverse findings;
Maintain and update (if necessary) accounting controls by establishing a chart of accounts; defining accounting policies and procedures;
Guides other departments by researching and interpreting accounting policy; applying observations and recommendations to operational issues;
Maintains financial security by establishing internal controls;
Avoids legal challenges by understanding current and proposed legislation; enforcing accounting regulations; recommending new procedures;
Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential;
Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed;
Responsible for overall occupational safety and health in the organization in compliance with Occupation Safety and Health Act 1994 and Factory and Machinery Act 1967;
Managing the workflow of subordinate employees, create team schedule and delegating tasks in compliance with the legal and Department of Occupational Safety and Health requirements;
Ensuring their employees met the business goals, deadlines and performance standard;
Assessing the work performance of their employees and identifying areas that need improvement;
Training and on boarding new hires to make sure they understand their roles;
Reporting employee’s performance records and evaluations to Manager;
To comply with company safety policy and procedure;
To undertake any other job assigned by your superior or management from time to time;
Requirement:
Education in Bachelor’s Degree in Account & Finance
Minimum five (5) years of working experience in accounting, three (3) years in corporate finance and three (3) years in tax & treasury
Excellent communication and written skills in English
Establish, maintain and improve Engineering Maintenance Planning & Scheduling;
Scope the full extent of Maintenance work needed to conduct the relevant Repair Preventive Maintenance / Predictive Design – out activities on the origination plant & equipment;
Plan daily/weekly/monthly/yearly Plant Maintenance & Service major in Mechanical discipline;
Plan for Schedules Shutdown / Downtime includes of Maintenance tasks, Manpower Planning, Material requires and Manhours booking into Production Plan;
Prepare work packages for every Planned Maintenance activity inclusive of Repetitive Maintenance, Develop Cost & Time Estimation of Planned Maintenance work;
Propose and prepare applicable Maintenance Procedures that promote defect free of maintenance work quality;
Responsible for up-keep & accuracy of Equipment Maintenance History & Work Order records database using On-Key System;
Convert the Organizational Assets Management & Maintenance Strategy into workplace equipment;
Executive Root Cause Analysis with End Users to solve Troubleshooting / Breakdown issues;
Raise Purchase / Material Requisition, liaise with Procurement Department & End Users, Supervise required material to assist with Maintenance activity;
Apply good spares & part management;
Plan & arrange activity related with equipment maintenance to enhance Asset & Plant Accessibility, Plant Availability & Competence supporting site production supplies;
Coordinate & liaise with Procurement & Warehouse Department to rebuild spare for equipment through external suppliers;
Ensure KPI are captures & reported for Equipment Reliability, Maintenance Department performance & Maintenance Planning business flow process;
Keep the Maintenance Software functional & effective;
Collect Engineering Drawings, Manuals & other documentation to assist Managers / Contractors for maintenance repair or modification;
Keep the Change of Management information stored in database;
Provide assistance for at least amount production downtime;
Execute modification in Maintenance Records & Key assets with significant spares during setting apt reorder levels along with quantity;
Support department’s compliance to any lean Manufacturing goals & objectives;
Provide assistance to Engineering for spare parts preparation & PM lists for new equipment;
Provide technical assistance for supporting entire on-site Maintenance activity;
Support and comply proactively with all HSSE, SOP & Organizational goals & objectives;
To comply with company Safety Policy and Procedures, 5S practice and;
To undertake any other job assigned by immediate Superior or Management from time to time;
Requirement:
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Electrical & Mechanical Engineering;
Minimum 5 years working experience in planning;
Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Malay
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;
Can start work immediately with minimum supervision;
Develop and produce high-quality, informative and interesting
translation / communication releases, translation / communication
kits and related materials. Ensure all messaging aligns with key
business strategies;
Technical Support to Production and Maintenance Department :
>> Facilitate daily communication
>> Translate documents and provide interesting explanation to make
everyone understand the business needs
>> Prepare summary / minutes of discussions in both languages
>> Regularly update any issue or progress to the General Manager of
Pertama;
Support Japanese sponsors :
>> Inquiry response regarding ad-hoc inquiry from sponsors
>> Daily operation report to sponsors
>> Ad-hoc incident report
>> Monthly safety report
>> Coordinate unplanned matter
>> Ad-hoc production / project status report appropriately;
Japanese guest visit Pertama arrangement including sponsors etc.:
>> Accommodation arrangement, transportation, dining, document
preparation, meeting arrangement;
To comply with company Safety Policy and Procedures, 5S
practice and;
To undertake any other job assigned by immediate Superior or
Management from time to time;
Requirement:
Diploma, Advanced / Higher / Graduate Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree,
Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree in any engineering field;
Minimum 3 years of working experience;
Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and
Malay
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple tasks
and meet deadlines;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;
Can start work immediately with minimum supervision;
To guarantee the maintenance of mechanical process in a manner that
will ensure the highest reliability;
To perform repairs or replace on malfunctioning motors, controls,
pumps and other components as well as installation and commissioning
of new equipment;
To set up and/or operate machine tools, welding equipment, grinder
and other power portable tools safely;
To fit and assemble metal parts, tools or sub-assemblies, including
the welding or brazing of parts;
To work closely in the operating location in which they are
designated to provide intellectual wisdom into the operation of their
unit’s concept;
Take full responsibility for their work and render assistance in any
capacity to ensure safety of contractors and team members;
To carry out necessary troubleshooting of processes and should have
the relevant skills to perform diagnosis of hydraulic, mechanical and
pneumatic problems in relation to process equipment. Repair and
fault-finding hydraulic and pneumatic equipment;
To carry out inspect machinery and plan for preventive maintenance or
forward suggestion for improvement;
To examine detailed drawings or specifications to find out job,
material and equipment requirements;
To comply with company Safety Policy and Procedures, 5S
practice;
To undertake any other job assigned by immediate Superior or
Management from time to time;
Requirement:
Candidate must possess at least a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
with a minimum of 3.0 CGPA or other related discipline;
Minimum of 3 years of working experience in the related fields with
experience and knowledge in chemical/heavy operation and maintenance;
Well verse in M&E installation. (Able to work overtime and under
pressure with minimum supervision);
Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia (speaking and writing);
Able to handle basic welding processes – stick welding / MIG;
To complete welding and / or gas-cutting processes effectively;
To ensure that the materials are used effectively and equipment are
well cared and maintained;
Weld components in flat, vertical, overhead positions and as
required;
Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws;
Detect faulty operations and material and report these and other
problems to immediate supervisor;
Wear necessary PPE’s as required and comply with all company’s safety
rules / policies and regulations during course of duties (follow SOPs
& Work Instructions);
To assess welding surface, structures, components and grinding in a
way that furnace operation shall never be affected;
To perform site inspection and housekeeping to ensure hazard-free
working area;
Coordinate with other department to ensure efficient and smooth
operation;
Always ready to report duty and take overtime for emergency case and
shift substitution;
To comply with company Safety Policy and Procedures, 5S
practice;
To undertake any other job assigned by immediate Superior or
Management from time to time;
Requirement:
Candidate must possess at least a Diploma in Welding or Fabrication
with a minimum of 3.0 CGPA or other related discipline;
Minimum of 3 years of working experience in the related fields with
experience and knowledge in chemical/heavy operation and maintenance;
Able to work overtime and under pressure with minimum supervision;
Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia (speaking and writing);
Responsible for the maintenance of following areas under the
supervision of his superiors and work in round the clocks shifts as
necessary : >> SAS, PLCs and SCADA Systems;
>> Industrial Communications Network;
>> Instrumentation;
>> Paging System;
>> Plant-wide Telephone System;
>> All Weigh Bridges, Hoppers, Platforms and Belt Weigh
Systems;
>> Fire Protection Systems;
>> Instrument Workshop;
To perform wiring changes and laying of cables;
To perform minor fabrication and mechanical works like fixing of JBs,
conduct fixing and cable tray fixing;
To cover all shift jobs and record his activities in the logbook;
To perform general cleaning of the work place (after his work) and
housekeeping jobs as necessary;
Daily checks and give feedback in the form of checklists;
Troubleshoot all instrument related problems and report to the SV for
his guidance;
Repair and refurbish the defective instruments in the Instrument
workshop;
To perform test fiber optic cables whenever necessary;
To carry out planned / predictive maintenance as per ERP / ON KEY
issued job cards and reports back on the status;
To participate in various safety drills and meeting that conducted
time to time;
To comply with company Safety Policy and Procedures, 5S
practice;
To undertake any other job assigned by immediate Superior or
Management from time to time;
Requirement:
Candidate must possess at least a Vocational Diploma in Instrument &
Automation with a minimum of 3.0 CGPA or other related discipline;
Minimum of 3 years of working experience in the related fields with
experience and knowledge in chemical/heavy operation and maintenance;
Well verse in E&I installation (Able to work overtime and under
pressure with minimum supervision);
Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia (speaking and writing);
Assist Head of Division in implementation, maintenance and
improvement of laboratory management system;
Devoted in laboratory / factory daily operations and maintenance in
accordance to standard operating procedures and safety practices;
Responsible for ensuring proper sample preparation by Laboratory
Technician for subsequent analysis by the analyst;
Responsible for the wet chemical and instrumental analysis of all raw
materials, in process and finished products including by-products and
external samples;
Operation of all laboratory equipment for the above analysis;
Pre-Operation checklist such as XRF status, water in the cooler, oil
and C&S and gas levels in all gas cylinders;
Ensured quality of the final products meet clients’ specifications to
provide Certificate of Analysis (COQ);
Responsible for proper storage of all the samples received for
analysis in the storage room for future reference;
Responsible for proper handling over and taking over of pending
laboratory analytical works during shift change over;
Coordinate Laboratory administration and operations (Procurement,
Logistic and Warehouse) to secure efficiency and compliance to
company policies;
Coordinate with immediate superior / Manager in all aspects;
To ensure housekeeping and lab equipment in good condition at all the
time;
To comply with company Safety Policy and Procedures, 5S practice;
To undertake any other job assigned by immediate Superior or
Management from time to time;
Requirement:
Candidate must possess at least Degree in Chemistry or equivalent;
Knowledge in Ferroalloys is an advantage;
Able to work independently and possess good laboratory practices;
Computer literate, especially in Microsoft Office;
Good communication, coordination and interpersonal skills;
Willing to work in shift / Public Holiday / Over Time;
Department:Human Resource, Admin & IT
Category:Executive
Position:IT System Analyst
Reporting to:HR, Admin & IT Manager
Key Responsibilities:-
Managing current systems CMMS Onkey, Enterprise Resource Planning
(ERP) system, Historian system integration, Network shared drives, Cloud
Services and Microsoft server environment;
Coordinate the entire project lifecycle including management of
scope, business requirements, functional and technical specifications,
testing, implementation and deployment and data backup;
First level support for system support, system modules – Procurement,
Sales, Logistics, Warehouse, Weighbridge, HR, Production and Maintenance;
Second level support for both networking and IT hardware issues;
Execute project management communication plan. Track and report
project status;
Manage overall software quality, system validation and user
acceptance;
Work with department and functional managers to implement process
improvements;
Provide regular, on-going feedback on project performance, status,
issues and risks;
Manage and backup the Applications server setup backup storage and
file server;
To perform Server health check and backup within appointed periodic
timeframe daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly;
Conduct routine preventive maintenance of systems (Users account,
access rights, user locked, system accessibility and etc.);
Setup and roll-out system features and improve functionality as and
when they become available across the organization;
Providing training and technical support in the use of IT systems and
hardware related issues;
Documenting and backup solutions and create trouble-shooting
procedure manuals for common technical issues;
Ensuring the IT policies are implemented and in place to protect and
safeguard all information technology data and IT asset;
Recommends information technology strategies, policies and procedures
by evaluating organization outcomes such as identifying problems,
evaluating trends, anticipating requirements;
Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization
standards;
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending
educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing
personal networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, participating
in professional societies;
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as
needed;
To comply with company Safety Policy and Procedures, 5S practice;
To undertake any other job assigned by immediate Superior or
Management from time to time;
Requirement:
Minimum certification of bachelor’s degree in computer science,
information technology or a related field;
At least 3 to 5 years of experience in system analyst;
Proven experience as a system analyst or business analyst;
Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, understanding Oracle database
architecture;
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to
translate complex business requirements into technical solutions;
Department:Laboratory
Category:Non-Executive
Position:Laboratory Analyst
Reporting to:Laboratory Assistant Manager & Commercial and Central Planning, Laboratory Senior Manager
Key Responsibilities:-
Conduct chemical testing and instrumental analysis of all raw
materials, in process and finished products including by products and
external samples;
Responsible in laboratory daily operations and maintenance in
accordance to standard operating procedures and safety practices;
Pre-Operation checklist such as XRF status, water in the cooler, oil
and C&S and gas levels in all gas cylinders for all laboratory equipment
for the above analysis;
Responsible for proper storage of all the samples received for
analysis in the storage room for future reference;
Responsible for proper handling over and taking over of pending
laboratory analytical works during shift change over;
Coordinate with immediate superior/Manager in all aspects;
Housekeeping before and after shift to maintain the cleanliness in
laboratory and to ensure the working station is neat and tidy after
sample preparation in the sampling room;
To comply with company Safety Policy and Procedures, 5S practice;
To undertake any other job assigned by immediate Superior or
Management from time to time;
Requirement:
Candidate must possess at least Diploma in a related field or
equivalent;
At least 3 years of working experience as a laboratory analyst;
Able to work independently and possess good laboratory practices;
Computer literate, especially in Microsoft Office;
Good communication, coordination and interpersonal skills;
Willing to work in shift/Public Holiday/Over Time;
Prepare and maintain necessary document related to environmental work
and activities (Purchasing documents, Inspection record, report etc.);
Supervise and coordinate site periodic monitoring & inspection with
consultants & contractors whenever necessary (Monthly, Quarterly
monitoring and resampling work). All result to be updated and report to
Senior Environmental Engineer and Manager;
Manage and monitor all SW handling activity including SW receiving
from SW generator and disposal at Pertama SW facilities, also include any
SW sample shipment under Special Management of Scheduled Waste;
Provided an aid and support in any environmental awareness program
organized under the QHSSE department;
Perform any necessary briefings or training to increase awareness
among all staff, especially on environmental-related matters;
Perform site inspection for any non-compliance, environmental
incident (spillage, accidental emission) and report to area Supervisor,
Engineer and Manager;
Propose and coordinate any maintenance activity on environmental
BMP’s including Sediment Pond, silt trap and other environmental
pollution control equipment to improve environmental performance and
quality;
Arrange and report all activities and events related to the CEMS,
Scheduled Waste, Special Management of Scheduled Waste and etc.;
Maintain and improve housekeeping in the working area;
To comply with company Safety Policy and Procedures, 5S practice;
To undertake any other job assigned by immediate Superior or
Management from time to time;
Requirement:
Candidate must possess a Degree in Environmental Engineering/Occupational Safety & Health/Civil Engineering/Chemical Engineering or equivalent;
At least 3 years of working experience in environmental field;
Good supervisory, team player, self-motivated and good teamwork spirit;
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, interpretation and written and oral communication skills;
Department:QHSSE
Category:Executive
Position:Business Development Engineer
Reporting to:Business Development Senior Executive & QHSSE Senior Manager
Key Responsibilities:-
Responsible for overall by-product, industrial waste and recyclable
waste business development from smelting plant operation;
Plan and do R&D for by product either internally or externally by
engaging research institution, university or any other interested party
in order to promote the use of by product and industrial waste for
recycling;
Coordinates recycling contractor collection schedules and prepare
necessary documents;
Analyzing waste volumes and preparing statistics, reports and record
keeping;
To comply with company Safety Policy and Procedures, 5S practice;
To undertake any other job assigned by immediate Superior or
Management from time to time;
Requirement:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Science, Material, Physic,
Mechanical or any equivalent field. (BEM registered);
Minimum of 3 years of working experience in the related fields with
experience and knowledge in chemical/heavy operation;
The ability to work well under pressure with minimum supervision;
Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia (speaking and writing);
Assisting recruiting and selecting staff from both internal and external sources;
Recruits applicants, screens resume and maintains application files or external applicants;
Coordinates internal job postings (Indeed, Jobstreet, Pertama career page,MyFuturejobs) and transfer programs;
Coordinate with hiring managers to determine screening guidelines for resumes and candidates to ensure that potential candidates meet functional needs and requirements of the available positions;
Assist/Lead recruitment programs (e.g. job fairs, open interview);
To be back up interviewer for non-executive position;
Update monthly recruitment report and candidate listing;
To follow up with candidate for interview;
Email out new join staff/candidate coming for interview to security and related department;
Manage Room booking for interview and meetings;
Preparing GL letter for Pre-Employment Medical Check Up and opening Bank Account Letter;
Email to Admin Department for Bus routes and meal card entitlement;
Email out new joined employees PPE sizes to the respective department;
Registration of new/existing employee ID and thumbprint using ACTATEK;
Maintain and update Recruitment section data:
o New Employees On-board Registration
o Bank Account Sequence Number – Opening Bank Account
o Pre-Employment Medical Check up (GL) – Sequence Numbering
o Hiring Tracker-Confirmed Hired/HR Job Tracker-Interview List
o Resume Banks and Resume logbook;
Notify the interview result with candidate for unsuccessful interview.;
To undertake any other job assigned by immediate Superior or Management from time to time;
Requirement:
Minimum Diploma Human Resources or any
equivalent field;
Minimum 3 years of working experience in Human Resource (Recruitment);
The ability to work well under pressure with minimum supervision;
Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia (speaking and writing);
Don't just take our word for it – hear from our talented and
dedicated interns/graduates about their experiences with
Pertama FerroAlloys and the impact it has had on their careers.
"After joining the Pertama Ferroalloys team, my knowledge about engineering has increased significantly. It was a worthwhile experience to be part of the team!"
Putra Danish Farhan Bin Mohamad NazimMALAYSIAN
"My internship has been an extremely rewarding experience. Spending 24 weeks under the guidance of people who want to share their knowledge of the environment with you and help you become a better employee is invaluable. I have learned about different possible career paths I can take, and what it will take to get there. Instead of being anxious about entering the workforce, I am now excited for the different things I will be able to do and the passionate people I will meet."
Siti Khalilah Binti SemaitMALAYSIAN
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