Mechanical Technician

Petrofac; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy service provider in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Mechanical Technician to maintain mechanical systems on board offshore facilities. Responsibilities include executing maintenance tasks, troubleshooting mechanical failures, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of offshore experience and a diploma in Mechanical Engineering. The role supports a hybrid working model with flexibility in scheduling.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in offshore maintenance and any offshore facility.
• Strong understanding of rotating/static mechanical equipment and related components.
• Familiarity with CMMS for work orders and maintenance planning.

Responsibilities

• Execute first line maintenance on MOPU/WSS mechanical systems and equipment.
• Record all PM, PMA, and CM activities in the CMMS.
• Participate in planned integrated shutdown activities on MOPU/WSS.

Skills

Offshore maintenance experience

Troubleshooting mechanical failures

Interpersonal and teamworking skills

Education

Diploma/Certificate in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS (e.g. Maximo)

Job description

Overview

Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world’s leading energy companies.

We design, build, manage and maintain infrastructure for our clients. We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. We value our people and treat everyone who works for or with Petrofac fairly and without discrimination.

The world is re-thinking its energy supply and energy security needs; planning for a phased transition to alternative energy sources. We are here to help our clients meet these evolving energy needs.

This is an exciting time to join us on this journey.

We support flexible working requests and have adopted a hybrid approach for most of our office-based roles. We ask employees to be present in the office at least three days per week.

Are you ready to bring the right energy to Petrofac and help us deliver a better future for everyone?

Job Title: MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

Main Purpose of the Role

Ensure mechanical system and equipment on board West Desaru MOPU and WSS are properly maintained to achieve the highest availability, reliability and meeting safety and technical standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute first line maintenance including PM, PMA and CM on MOPU/WSS mechanical system and equipment to ensure all are executed as per maintenance procedure and schedule to achieve highest availability and reliability.
• Record all PM, PMA and CM activities in the CMMS.
• Analyse, optimise and report the performance of Safety Critical Equipment (SCE) to identify key failure/success to enable quick fix/improvement and propose permanent solutions.
• Participate in planned integrated shutdown activities on MOPU/WSS to ensure identified activities are safely and effectively executed within the agreed time frame.
• Plan and manage stock inventory of materials and consumables for mechanical system and equipment to meet installation requirements.
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor in the first line reviews of installation change proposals.
• Assist other trades and disciplines as required within limits and capabilities to meet maintenance/operation requirements.
• Participate in all emergency drills and exercises with ongoing evaluation of procedures to meet high standards of readiness from the Emergency Response Team.
• Participate in the implementation of the Company Safety Management System and Asset Integrity Plan.
• Participate in activities related to visiting regulatory/company officials for audits, including monitoring and tracking actions to close out findings.
• Monitor and track own competency as per the Competence Personal Profile (CPP) and ensure appropriate training in accordance with the Company Training Matrix.

Problem Solving

• Troubleshoot mechanical failures such as leaks, pressure anomalies, vibration, and abnormal noise from rotating/static equipment.
• Apply root cause analysis techniques to diagnose issues and propose corrective or preventive solutions.
• Ensure problems are rectified within safe operating parameters and in compliance with procedures.
• Collaborate with other trades or escalate to Supervisor when issues impact overall platform performance.

Essential working experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in offshore maintenance and any offshore facility.
• Strong understanding of rotating/static mechanical equipment, engines, pumps, valves, and related components including maintenance, servicing, repair and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with CMMS (e.g. Maximo) for work orders, history tracking, and maintenance planning.
• Ability to read P&IDs, mechanical drawings, and technical manuals.
• Good interpersonal and teamworking skills, able to support other disciplines when required.
• Demonstrated safety awareness and participation in Permit to Work, Toolbox Talk, and Risk Assessment processes.

Required qualifications and certifications

• Diploma/Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification.
• Valid PTW Training from PETRONAS/Other Operator
• Valid Offshore Medical and BOSIET certificates.
• Damage Control Team or Emergency Response Team training