Lead Process Engineer

NES Fircroft; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 12 days

GMAT insurance for individual

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced Lead Process Engineer for a major offshore oil & gas project based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The role targets senior professionals with offshore facilities, detailed design, and multidisciplinary project execution.

The successful candidate will design and optimize process systems, lead deliverables, run simulations and feasibility studies, and mentor junior engineers within a multi-discipline team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive process engineering experience in the oil & gas industry.
• Proven offshore detailed design project experience.
• Strong background in greenfield developments and offshore production facilities.
• Experience working with equipment vendors and multi-disciplinary teams.
• EPC/EPCI project experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize process systems to improve productivity, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead development and review of process engineering deliverables and technical documentation.
• Conduct process simulations, evaluations, feasibility studies, and engineering calculations.
• Develop and implement process control strategies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Interface with equipment vendors to develop optimum solutions.
• Participate in technical reviews, design workshops, and risk assessments.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers.

Skills

Process engineering

Project leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

AutoCAD

MicroStation

SAP HANA

MIPS

MS Office

Job description

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced Lead Process Engineer to join a major offshore oil & gas project based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

This role is suited for a senior process engineering professional with strong experience in offshore facilities, detailed design, and multidisciplinary project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and optimize process systems to improve productivity, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead the development and review of process engineering deliverables and technical documentation.
• Conduct process simulations, evaluations, feasibility studies, and engineering calculations.
• Develop and implement process control strategies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Interface with equipment vendors to develop optimum technical solutions that meet or exceed project requirements.
• Participate in technical reviews, design workshops, and risk assessments.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive process engineering experience within the oil & gas industry.
• Proven experience in offshore detailed design projects.
• Strong background in greenfield developments and offshore production facilities.
• Demonstrated experience working with equipment vendors and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of the interaction between Process, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation engineering disciplines.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Prior experience in EPC/EPCI project environments is highly desirable.

Software Skills

• Aspen Plus
• AutoCAD
• MicroStation
• MIPS
• SAP HANA
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Annual leave: 12 days per year
• GMAT insurance for individual only

NES Fircroft is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.