Lead Piping Engineer - Offshore

Kintec Recruitment Limited; Pantai; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering firm is seeking a Lead Piping Engineer based in Malaysia to lead piping activities for large-scale oil and gas projects. The ideal candidate will oversee all technical aspects and manage a team, ensuring delivery aligns with quality expectations. Candidates should possess a degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 15 years of relevant experience, showcasing leadership and technical expertise.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in oil & gas, offshore, petrochemical projects.
• Proven track record in leading piping design teams.
• Strong technical knowledge in piping systems and design codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-discipline piping team in executing technical activities.
• Develop piping manpower plans and manage project deliverables.
• Ensure quality standards are met in line with project guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Expertise

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

2D CAD

3D CAD

E3D

S3D

Job description

Job Title: Lead Piping Engineer
Location: Malaysia
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type:Contract
Work Schedule: Full-time

About the Role

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Lead Piping Engineer to lead a multi-discipline piping team in delivering complex engineering solutions across large-scale oil & gas or petrochemical projects. You will be responsible for all technical and coordination aspects of piping activities, ensuring the successful execution of design, planning, quality, and HSE deliverables across the project lifecycle.

You’ll act as the technical lead and primary point of contact for piping matters within the project team, ensuring deliverables meet contractual and internal quality expectations.

Responsibilities

Planning & Budgeting

• Develop piping manpower plans and deliverable lists in collaboration with department and planning teams

• Review project schedules (Level 2 & 3) and contribute to progress milestone identification

• Measure and report on progress periodically

• Manage timesheets and leave requests for the piping team (optional)

• Review project scope contracts to determine deliverables

• Oversee change requests through internal design change management systems

Execution

• Distribute and manage access to key project documents for the piping team

• Prepare and review design specifications, instructions, and standards

• Develop project-specific work instructions and design readiness checklists

• Drive model readiness for reviews and support isometric extraction planning

• Coordinate with 3D administrators, material leads, and stress teams as needed

• Monitor vendor documentation and ensure proper distribution of all documents

• Lead internal progress meetings and represent the team in client/project meetings

• Coordinate with procurement/fabrication teams to supply relevant MTOs and specs

• Review and approve design deliverables, including pipe supports and isometrics

• Address field queries, support as-built activities, and liaise on engineering clarifications

Quality & HSE

• Ensure quality standards are met in line with project procedures and departmental guidelines

• Support and attend 3D model reviews and internal piping audits as needed

• Contribute to project HSE requirements and promote best practices

Archiving & Close-Out

• Oversee digital archiving of project deliverables

• Prepare close-out reports including project statistics, design changes, and material summaries

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in oil & gas, offshore, petrochemical, or floater projects

• Proven track record in leading piping design teams through FEED, detailed design, and EPC phases

• Strong technical expertise in piping systems, layout design, and code compliance

• Skilled in 2D and 3D CAD tools; knowledge of E3D/S3D is a plus

• Able to make independent decisions and represent discipline in client meetings

• Strong leadership, coordination, vendor interface, and time management abilities

• Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal)

• Familiar with piping and equipment codes and standards

• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task effectively

• Proactive, collaborative, and committed to delivering high-quality work

Desirable

• Professional Engineer with a practising certificate

• Experience in macros or scripting/programming languages

• Strong command of E3D or S3D platforms