Group Lead Engineer, Piping Stress

MODEC Offshore Production Systems (Singapore) / Offshore Frontier Solutions; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

OFS Malaysia, a MODEC Group company, is seeking a Group Lead Engineer, Piping Stress, to deliver high‑quality, cost‑effective piping solutions for FPSO projects. The role requires strong technical leadership, vendor engagement, and strategic resource planning to meet schedule, quality, and operational objectives.

The candidate will lead and mentor engineers, oversee piping layout, stress analyses, and deliverables while ensuring regulatory compliance and effective collaboration with

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of piping engineering experience in oil and gas, FPSO, or offshore facilities (or 17+ years with master’s degree).
• Proven leadership across multi‑discipline interfaces and change management.
• Experience with 3D model reviews and toolset (AutoCAD, Navisworks, CAESAR-II).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor group activities; resolve escalated technical/interface issues across disciplines.
• Drive continuous improvement and introduce new technologies/methods to boost productivity and shorten schedules.
• Review/validate calculations, stress analyses, nozzle loads, and key deliverables.
• Lead and mentor group engineers; plan resources and staffing needs.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and participate in technical meetings and 3D model reviews.

Skills

Piping stress analysis

Leadership

Project coordination

Vendor engagement

Resource planning

3D model reviews

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Stakeholder liaison

MS Office

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

CAESAR-II

MS Office

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 based at KL Eco City, Malaysia. We are hiring in MODEC KL and looking for a Group Lead Engineer, Piping Stress to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions across FPSO projects. This role demands strong technical leadership, vendor engagement, and resource planning to meet schedule, quality, and operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor group activities; resolve escalated technical/interface issues across disciplines.
• Support change management in piping engineering for ongoing projects.
• Drive continuous improvement of work systems, standards, and tools; introduce new technologies/methods to boost productivity, reduce cost, and shorten schedules.
• Review and develop vendors/engineering subcontractors for long-term partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, classification societies, industry standards, and MODEC policies.
• Facilitate technical audits/reviews and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Oversee adherence to project technical specifications, including piping layout/arrangements, pipe stress and supports, material handling/HFE, fabrication, insulation, and flange management.
• Provide technical support on equipment layout, constructability, O&M, safety, and package interfaces/tie-ins.
• Review/validate calculations, stress analyses, nozzle loads, standards, drawings, data sheets, and key deliverables.
• Participate in technical meetings, progress reviews, and 3D model reviews; address and elevate issues to maintain schedule.

HSEQ & Compliance

• Comply with MODEC HSEQ Code of Conduct, policies, standards, and procedures; champion a safe, environmentally responsible workplace.
• Adhere to MODEC Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.

Leadership & Impact

• Lead and mentor group engineers; plan resources and inform Section Lead on staffing needs.
• Make technical decisions that optimize cost while meeting project requirements.
• Influence tool/equipment selection for the group; build and retain a high-performing team.

Collaboration

• Supervise engineers across multiple project teams.
• Partner with other Group Leads to resolve complex technical issues; liaise frequently with cross-functional groups.

Challenges

• Independently resolve complex engineering matters while meeting specs, quality, and schedule.
• Manage time/resources effectively; champion quality and introduce suitable technologies/materials for FPSO applications and cost-effective solutions.

Job Qualifications

• Must have a minimum 20 years of relevant working experience in piping engineering in the oil and gas sector, preferably in FPSO or Offshore processing facilities, or a minimum of 17 years of relevant working experience for a master’s degree holder.
• Proven leadership of multi-discipline interfaces, change management, and 3D model reviews.
• Experience with MS Office, AutoCAD, Navisworks, CAESAR-II.