Engineer, Piping (Stress Support)

Offshore Frontier Solutions; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Piping Engineer to manage piping activities and prepare engineering deliverables for projects. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in the oil and gas sector, particularly in FPSO or offshore processing facilities. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with technical requirements, performing stress analysis, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The role offers opportunities for field visits and may involve mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in piping engineering in the oil and gas sector.
• Good knowledge of AutoCAD, Navisworks, CAESAR-II.

Responsibilities

• Handle piping activities independently for assigned projects.
• Prepare engineering deliverables ensuring compliance with technical requirements.
• Collaborate across disciplines for quality and execution efficiency.

Job description

OFS Malaysia is a subsidiary of Offshore Frontier Solutions Pte. Ltd. (OFS), a MODEC Group company in Malaysia. Being part of Modec means being the protagonist of a challenging career and being in touch with the latest deep‑water production systems, knowing that your career begins in Malaysia, but your talent can take you anywhere in the world.

We are currently looking for talented individuals to join us for the following role.

Engineer, Piping (Stress Support)

We are currently based at KL Eco City, Malaysia.

MODEC seeks a Piping Engineer to independently handle piping activities and support the preparation of engineering deliverables for assigned projects, ensuring compliance with technical requirements and timelines with minimal guidance. The role may include short‑term assignments to construction, commissioning, and offshore, where you will collaborate across disciplines to maintain quality and execution efficiency.

You will proactively identify recurring basic engineering issues, develop practical solutions, and help streamline processes to prevent rework. Success in this role requires strong technical fundamentals, clear communication, and a hands‑on, solution‑oriented approach to deliver accurate, timely, and reliable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply standards: Interpret project specs, codes, Class rules, and regulatory requirements to execute piping activities and deliverables.
• Solve problems: Under senior/lead guidance, analyze data and propose options for recurring or less complex issues.
• Develop specs and details: Prepare piping design, stress, pipe support specs, and standard detail drawings using MODEC corporate specs tailored to project needs.
• Define loads: Prepare allowable nozzle loads and stress analysis specifications aligned with project requirements.
• Generate BOMs: Compile bills of materials for piping bulk items, valves, specialties, gaskets, bolting, and supports; provide piping weight inputs for weight control.
• Create line lists: Prepare fabrication line lists derived from the Process Line List.
• Perform stress analysis: Execute flexibility/stress analysis for critical lines across yard, transport, and operating conditions to meet code and project requirements.
• Spring supports: Produce data sheets and details based on stress analysis outputs.
• Conduct surge analysis: Perform surge studies for cargo offloading, seawater lift pumps, and firewater systems; review contractor documents and layout drawings.
• Coordinate supports: Work with contractors to implement flexibility analysis findings for support selection, restraint loads, and special support needs.
• Review isometrics: Verify critical‑line support locations/types against flexibility reports and expected loads.
• Site support: Assist senior piping engineer with technical support to yard construction and commissioning, including off‑site advice when needed.
• Capture lessons learned: Contribute to compiling and processing project lessons learned.

HSEQ Requirements and Code of Conduct

• HSEQ: Complies with the relevant clauses of MODEC HSEQ Code of Conduct as described in the HSEQ Policies, HSEQ Standards, and HSEQ Procedures to protect people and the environment at all times. Has a duty of care to ensure that all personnel work in a manner that is not harmful to their own health and safety and the health and safety of others.
• Compliance: Complies with the MODEC Group Policy Code of Business Conduct and Ethics at all times.

Financial and Operational Dimensions/Impact and Decision‑making Authority

• Technical ownership: Address all piping‑related technical matters and specifications for the assigned project, independently or in consultation with the lead piping engineer.
• Cost‑conscious decisions: While not involved in commercial evaluations, make technical decisions that minimize costs while meeting project requirements.
• No resource management: Not responsible for staff resourcing decisions.
• Mentorship: Occasionally mentor and train junior peers, providing guidance to support their career development.

Work Relationships

• Reporting lines: Reports functionally to the piping section lead and operationally to the lead piping engineer for assigned project matters.
• Cross‑discipline coordination: Works closely with the lead piping engineer to coordinate with other disciplines, engineering contractors, and construction/commissioning teams.
• Supplier engagement: Interfaces with suppliers during execution of piping purchase orders.
• Technical focus: Engages extensively on technical and engineering aspects.
• Client interaction: Interfaces with clients where applicable.
• Internal collaboration: Collaborates with internal stakeholders on technical matters.

Job Challenges and Problem‑Solving

• Independent issue resolution: Handle technical/engineering matters autonomously, delivering solutions that maintain quality and do not impact the project schedule.
• Resource‑aware execution: Work within available resources and constraints, meeting strict timelines while complying with project specifications and requirements.
• Stakeholder satisfaction: Address needs of internal stakeholders (construction, quality, HSE) as they arise, ensuring alignment and support.
• Disciplined planning: Apply strong time management and planning to meet schedules and deliver assigned work efficiently.
• Quality focus: Maintain rigorous standards for deliverable quality and overall product integrity.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering or Master of Engineering. Alternatively diploma in Mechanical Engineering with relevant years of experience. For master’s degree holder, a minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in piping engineering in the oil and gas sector, preferably in FPSO or offshore processing facilities for graduates or a minimum of 7 years of relevant working experience for diploma holders.
• Good knowledge of AutoCAD, Navisworks, CAESAR‑II.

Working Conditions

• Primary location is Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, Eco City.
• Frequent visits to engineering contractor offices and construction yards.
• Occasional visits or short‑term postings to fabrication yards, project sites, or offshore facilities.