Group Lead, Static

MODEC; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

MODEC Kuala Lumpur engineering hub seeks a Senior Group Lead, Mechanical Engineering, to lead high-impact offshore FPSO projects from FEED through execution. You will set technical vision, mentor a talented group, and deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions at pace.

This role centers on ownership, innovation, and developing people across disciplines and vendors. You will ensure world-class quality of group deliverables, drive design and code-compliance for static equipment, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred).
• Minimum 20 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience in the Oil & Gas sector; offshore/FPSO experience strongly preferred.
• Proven general management capability, including people leadership and resource management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and selection of specialty static and packaged equipment through FEED and detailed engineering phases for FPSO projects.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership and mentoring to engineers and designers to ensure quality, schedule, and cost objectives.
• Ensure compliance with ASME Sec VIII Div-1/Div-2, EN 13445, API standards, and client specifications across project deliverables.
• Coordinate resources and manage internal and vendor interfaces to support project execution and continuous improvement.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)

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.

If you want to be one of the greatest in the market, this is your opportunity!

We are currently looking for talented individuals to join us for below role

Group Lead, Static

We are currently based at KL Eco City, Malaysia.

Join MODEC’s Kuala Lumpur engineering hub to lead high-impact offshore FPSO projects from FEED through execution. As Senior Group Lead, Mechanical Engineering, you’ll set the technical vision, mentor a talented team, and solve complex engineering challenges delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions at pace. You’ll shape standards, introduce new technologies and methods, and collaborate across disciplines and vendors to drive schedule excellence without compromising quality. If you thrive on ownership, innovation, and developing people, this role offers a platform to influence flagship projects across the region and beyond.

Role Purpose

Ensure world-class quality across group deliverables by providing hands-on technical leadership to engineers and designers. Independently manage and resolve complex engineering matters while meeting project specifications, quality requirements, and schedule. Champion continuous improvement—introducing technologies, materials, and practices tailored to FPSO processes —and identify cost-effective, production-ready solutions.

Key Accountabilities

• Technical Guidance
  Provides technical assistance to project specifications for materials designs drawings equipment layouts and calculations.
  Conversant with specifications and requirements for mechanical static equipment and package systems of the assigned projects and requirements of Industry Codes and Standards, Classification Society rules and all relevant Regulatory.
  Responsible for the design and selection of specialty static and packaged equipment on EPC projects through the various engineering work phases (i.e. FEED studies and detailed engineering for Offshore, FPSO Projects)
  Responsible for Detailed engineering and design of specialty and high-pressure Static Equipment in compliance with international codes ASME Sec VIII Div-1, Div-2, EN-13445 European codes, EPC projects in compliance with International API codes & Client Specification requirements
• Static Equipment and Packages
  Be fully conversant with specifications for mechanical static equipment and package systems, Industry Codes and Standards, Classification Society rules, and all relevant regulatory requirements.
• Design and Selection (EPC, Offshore/FPSO)
  Lead the design and selection of specialty static and packaged equipment through FEED and detailed engineering phases for FPSO projects.
• Code Compliance and Detailed Engineering
  Ensure detailed engineering of specialty and high-pressure static equipment complies with ASME Sec VIII Div-1 and Div-2, EN 13445, applicable API standards, and client specifications.
• Quality Assurance of Deliverables
  Validate and approve specifications, data sheets, drawings, and documents to ensure completeness, correctness, and alignment with project needs.
• Resource Coordination
  Support internal resource planning; assess vendor and engineering subcontractor performance; develop strategic vendors for long-term partnerships.
• Mentoring and Talent Development
  Contribute to performance reviews, promotions, capability building, recognition, and team motivation to cultivate a high-performing engineering organization.
• Technical Delivery Management
  Lead or participate in technical meetings, progress reviews, and 3D model reviews; resolve layout, interface, implementation, and execution issues; elevate proactively to protect schedule and quality.
• Regulatory and Standards Compliance
  Ensure adherence to Industry Standards, Classification Society rules, local statutory/regulatory requirements in Malaysia, and MODEC policies.
• Continuous Improvement
  Optimize processes and adopt new technologies/methods to increase productivity, reduce cost, and shorten delivery cycles in mechanical engineering.
• Audits and Reviews
  Facilitate technical audits and reviews; drive timely follow-up, corrective/preventive actions, and knowledge capture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)
• Minimum 20 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience in the Oil & Gas sector; offshore/FPSO experience strongly preferred.
• Proven general management capability, including people leadership and resource management.