Engineering (Head of Department) / Head of Engineering

LENOG; Labuan; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Malaysia is seeking a Head of Engineering to act as the Technical Authority and lead the engineering department. This role requires a minimum of 10 years in engineering within the oil & gas industry and at least 5 years in a leadership capacity. The ideal candidate must possess strong design expertise and ensure compliance with various engineering standards. The position includes mentoring staff and developing strategic objectives to enhance overall engineering performance and quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of engineering experience in oil & gas EPCIC, maintenance, and turnaround projects.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Hands-on expertise in design, QA/QC, compliance, and technical assurance.

Responsibilities

• Act as the company’s Technical Authority for all engineering-related matters.
• Develop and enforce engineering standards across all projects.
• Lead technical audits ensuring compliance with inspection requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Authority

Stakeholder Engagement

Engineering Standards Compliance

Troubleshooting

Education

Professional Engineer (Ir./PE)

Tools

CAESAR II

PV Elite

AutoCAD Plant 3D

ANSYS

Job description

Engineering (Head of Department) / Head of Engineering

Act as the company’s Technical Authority for all engineering-related matters.

Develop and enforce Lenog Engineering Standards, Procedures, and Templates, ensuring uniformity and compliance across all projects.

Ensure all engineering, inspection, and fabrication activities comply with Petronas Technical & Inspection requirements, ASME, API, ISO, and DOSH codes.

Lead technical audits and ensure zero major NCRs in client or regulator inspections.

Serve as final signatory for method statements, drawings, calculations, ITPs, QA/QC reports, WPS/PQRs, and related technical documents.

Review and approve all design deliverables including stress analysis, material selection, constructability studies but not limited to mechanical scope only, covering all relevant engineering disciplines such as civil/structural, electrical, instrumentation, and process engineering where applicable.

Troubleshoot live technical issues and provide engineering solutions.

Support Tendering and Sales teams in technical clarifications, equivalency checks, and compliance statements during bid preparation.

Conduct monthly Technical Review Meetings to close NCRs, update lessons learned, and improve procedures.

Lead and mentor all technical personnel under Engineering, QAQC, and Compliance.

Determine department’s goal & objectives, and annual engineering road map aligned with company annual strategy, not limited to establish KPIs and performance metrics for the department.

Devise and implement leadership optimal strategies, leading the engineering department, engaging people, providing clear strategies that ensure future readiness, including automation, AI, and other innovation.

Maintain regular contact, represent the department, and ensure good working relationships with statutory bodies such as DOSH. Ensure compliance and conformity of engineering operations to all legal requirements and regulations.

Other Required Skills & Qualifications:

Advantageous:

• Professional Engineer (Ir./PE) registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM).
• Minimum 10 years of engineering experience in oil & gas EPCIC, plant maintenance, and turnaround projects.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership capacity managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Proven experience with Petronas, PRefChem, or other major O&G clients.
• Hands‑on expertise in design, QA/QC, compliance, and technical assurance functions.
• Strong knowledge in design, fabrication, and inspection workflows.
• Proficiency in CAESAR II, PV Elite, AutoCAD Plant 3D, and ANSYS.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement with clients, OEMs, and regulators.

Application Questions

• What’s your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years’ experience do you have as a Head of Engineering?
• Have you worked in a role where you were responsible for authoring and reviewing technical documentation?
• Do you have technical writing experience?
• How many years’ experience do you have as a manager / team lead?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?
• What’s the highest level of Lean Six Sigma certification that you have completed?

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