Construction Engineer Topside

Airswift; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Construction Engineer to support topside refurbishment and life extension for an FPSO project in Malaysia. You will coordinate construction works, review drawings, liaise with Engineering, QA/QC, Procurement, Planning and Commissioning to deliver safe, on-time execution.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and at least five years in offshore oil & gas, with experience on two offshore projects; FPSO experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Marine, Naval Architecture or related).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in offshore oil & gas projects involving topsides, FPSO, FPU, platform fabrication, refurbishment, or brownfield modifications.
• Experience on at least two offshore oil & gas projects.
• FPSO project experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication, installation, structural steel works, welding and NDT activities.
• Familiar with Mechanical Completion, system handover and commissioning processes.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Safety-focused in a fast-paced project environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and oversee topside construction, refurbishment, modification and installation activities.
• Coordinate construction works to ensure safe, efficient, and on-schedule delivery.
• Review construction drawings, work packs, method statements and technical documentation.
• Liaise with Engineering, QA/QC, Planning, Procurement and Commissioning to resolve issues.
• Monitor progress, manpower utilization, productivity and milestones.
• Manage technical queries, field changes and construction deviations as needed.
• Support inspection, testing, mechanical completion and handover activities.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality requirements and HSE regulations.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation to minimize schedule and cost impacts.

Skills

Construction coordination

HSE awareness

Stakeholder management

Offshore experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

We are looking for a Construction Engineer to support topside refurbishment and life extension activities for an FPSO project. The successful candidate will coordinate construction works, ensure safe execution, and work closely with Engineering, QA/QC, Procurement, Planning, and Commissioning teams to deliver the project successfully.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and oversee topside construction, refurbishment, modification, and installation activities.


• Coordinate construction works to ensure activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and according to schedule.


• Review construction drawings, work packs, method statements, and technical documentation.


• Liaise with Engineering, QA/QC, Planning, Procurement, and Commissioning teams to resolve technical and site issues.


• Monitor construction progress, manpower utilization, productivity, and project milestones.


• Manage technical queries, field changes, and construction deviations when required.


• Support inspection, testing, mechanical completion, and system handover activities.


• Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality requirements, classification standards, and HSE regulations.


• Identify construction risks and recommend mitigation measures to minimize schedule and cost impacts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Marine, Naval Architecture, or related discipline).


• Minimum 5 years of experience in offshore oil & gas projects involving topsides, FPSO, FPU, platform fabrication, refurbishment, or brownfield modifications.


• Experience in at least two offshore oil & gas projects.


• FPSO project experience is preferred.


• Strong knowledge of fabrication, installation, structural steel works, welding, and NDT activities.


• Familiar with Mechanical Completion, system handover, and commissioning processes.


• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills.


• Safety-focused with the ability to work in a fast-paced project environment.

Preferred Experience

• FPSO refurbishment or life extension projects.


• Offshore platform fabrication and installation.


• Brownfield modification projects.


• Yard-based construction execution.


• Mechanical Completion and Commissioning support.