Senior Engineer, Piping Material

Kintec Recruitment Limited; Selangor; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore engineering company is seeking a Senior Piping Material Engineer in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This role involves managing piping material engineering tasks, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have extensive experience in the oil and gas sector, particularly in offshore projects, and possess strong technical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years’ experience in piping engineering for oil and gas industry.
• Strong knowledge of piping specifications, material selection, and code compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage piping material engineering activities across all project phases.
• Develop project-specific piping material and valve specifications.
• Provide site-based and remote support to construction and commissioning teams.

Skills

Piping Specifications

Material Selection

Code Compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Navisworks

SPMAT

AVEVA ERM

Job description

Senior Engineer, Piping Material
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (with possible short-term site assignments)

We are currently supporting a leading offshore engineering company in their search for a Senior Piping Material Engineer to join a major oil and gas project. This is a key role responsible for delivering piping material engineering activities from specification development through to supplier coordination and technical support during construction and commissioning phases.

Role Purpose
As a Senior Piping Material Engineer, you will take ownership of all piping materials-related engineering tasks within assigned projects. This includes developing key deliverables, resolving technical challenges, and supporting project execution from early design through to offshore construction and commissioning. You will also mentor junior team members and contribute to process improvement initiatives across the engineering function.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage piping material engineering activities and deliverables across all project phases

• Interpret technical specifications, industry codes, regulatory standards, and classification requirements to develop fit-for-purpose piping solutions

• Perform pipe wall thickness calculations using applicable design codes

• Develop project-specific piping material and valve specifications by adapting standard templates

• Prepare insulation and flange management specifications to meet project needs

• Generate comprehensive bills of materials for all piping-related components including bulk items, valves, supports, gaskets, and fasteners

• Prepare technical data sheets for piping specialty items, incorporating process inputs where required

• Draft technical requisitions and conduct detailed bid evaluations to ensure supplier compliance with project specifications

• Facilitate supplier kick-off meetings, oversee documentation reviews, and ensure alignment with engineering teams

• Liaise with suppliers, resolve technical issues, and attend FATs when required

• Provide site-based and remote support to construction and commissioning teams, including technical guidance and troubleshooting

• Collaborate with lead engineers to capture lessons learned and support continuous improvement processes

• Ensure compliance with company HSEQ and Code of Conduct standards at all times

Skills & Experience Required

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; alternatively, a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with substantial relevant experience

• Minimum 12 years’ experience in piping engineering for the oil and gas industry (preferably offshore or FPSO projects); 10 years for Master’s degree holders or 15 years for diploma holders

• Strong knowledge of piping specifications, material selection, and code compliance

• Familiarity with offshore standards and practices, including pipe stress, corrosion allowances, and insulation requirements

• Proficient in the use of MS Office, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and piping material management systems such as SPMAT or AVEVA ERM

• Effective communicator with the ability to coordinate across disciplines and manage vendor interfaces