Mechnanical Project Engineer

Jotun; Nilai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Jotun Academy training

Flexi Medical Benefits

Inclusive, supportive culture

Job summary

Jotun in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia is seeking a Project Engineer to support the design, construction, commissioning, and handover of paint process and MEP systems. You will work with project teams, consultants, contractors, and global technical stakeholders to ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Based at the Nilai site and reporting to the Project Manager, you will review technical documents, participate in FATs and readiness reviews, and drive corrective actions to keep the

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in relevant engineering fields.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in factory construction projects.
• Experience in ATEX installations, especially in chemical/paint/oil & gas projects.
• Familiar with Auto CAD and Naviswork (3D).
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, construction, commissioning, and handover of paint process and MEP systems.
• Ensure engineering designs, materials, and site execution comply with Jotun standards, project requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Collaborate with consultants, contractors, suppliers, and Group Technical teams to achieve project objectives.
• Participate in design reviews, P&ID reviews, HAZOP workshops, and technical evaluations.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure safe, high-quality, and timely project execution.
• Conduct site inspections, verify progress, and provide regular updates to the Project Manager.
• Review and approve materials, equipment, and technical documentation before installation.
• Identify project risks, deviations, and quality issues, and drive corrective actions with relevant stakeholders.

Skills

ATEX installations experience

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor degree in relevant engineering fields

Tools

Auto CAD

Naviswork (3D)

Job description

Summary:

You will support the successful delivery of paint process and MEP systems for Jotun's new manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, safety requirements, and project specifications. This role works closely with project teams, consultants, contractors, and global technical stakeholders, play a key role in ensuring quality execution, timely delivery, successful commissioning, and smooth handover to operations.

This role will be based in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, reporting to Project Manager

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the design, construction, commissioning, and handover of paint process and MEP systems.
• Ensure engineering designs, materials, and site execution comply with Jotun standards, project requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Collaborate with consultants, contractors, suppliers, and Group Technical teams to achieve project objectives.
• Participate in design reviews, P&ID reviews, HAZOP workshops, and technical evaluations.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure safe, high-quality, and timely project execution.
• Conduct site inspections, verify progress, and provide regular updates to the Project Manager.
• Review and approve materials, equipment, and technical documentation before installation.
• Identify project risks, deviations, and quality issues, and drive corrective actions with relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate material inspections, acceptance testing, and supplier activities to support smooth project delivery.
• Support contractor selection, technical bid evaluations, and value engineering initiatives.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), commissioning activities, and readiness reviews.
• Follow up on mechanical completion, commissioning, start-up, and performance verification of systems.
• Support operational handover by ensuring all systems, documentation, and testing requirements are completed.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with HSE requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualification:

• Possess at least a Bachelor Degree in relevant engineering fields.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in factory construction projects.
• Experience in ATEX installations, especially in chemical/paint/oil & gas projects.
• Familiar with tools like: Auto CAD and Naviswork (3D).
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.

What We Look For:

• Performs Inspections: Reviewing text, numbers, or physical objects and comparing to each other or to a standard to ensure completeness, accuracy, and identification of flaws or defects.
• Collaborates: Willingly working with others towards common goals, understanding the responsibilities, activities and ways to foster business interrelationships.
• Generates Solutions: Identifying problems, critically reviewing facts, recognising the root causes, and providing multiple, practical and sound solutions.
• Think Systemically: Recognising the complex interrelationships among business activities and understanding the "big picture" of how decisions impact the overall business, other units, outcomes or processes.
• Prioritises: Allocating attention, effort, and resources based on perceived value, importance, urgency, and other personal, organisational, and political factors.
• Takes Initiative: Taking proactive and constructive action at work with little or no direction from others.

What We Offer:

• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.
• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.
• Flexi Medical Benefits (Outpatient, Health Screening, Dental & Optical) are offered.