Operations Engineer (KL)

ELSA; Kampung Malaysia Tambahan; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ELSA in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Operations Engineer to plan and support daily production activities in the oil and gas sector. The role requires coordinating manpower, resources, and offshore support, while ensuring safety and compliance with HSE standards.

You will generate monthly equipment reports, review operating limits, lead risk assessments, and manage contracts and budgets. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical preferred).
• 5–7 years of operations experience, offshore preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting process upsets in oil and gas.
• Experience in risk assessment: HAZOP/HAZID/SIL.
• Experience in contracts, procurement, scope of work and tendering.
• Experience managing the MOC process.
• Able to plan offshore shutdowns or turnarounds.
• Knowledge of oil and gas processing and platform design.
• Familiar with international oil and gas codes and HSE requirements.
• Ability to lead troubleshooting and improvement initiatives.
• Able to revise operating procedures during plant modifications.
• Understand Bowtie, performance standards and barrier management.
• Strong leadership, communication and decision-making.
• Good commercial awareness and relationship-building.

Responsibilities

• Plan and support daily production activities, both planned and unplanned.
• Arrange manpower and resources in a cost-effective way to keep production efficient.
• Support offshore operations that need third-party help, extra manpower or specialist equipment.
• Record and report issues with facilities, platforms and wells, and recommend ways to reduce production impact.
• Prepare monthly reports on critical equipment performance and suggest improvements.
• Support process safety activities such as alarm management and safety critical equipment.
• Review plant operating limits yearly and after any modification or Management of Change (MOC).
• Follow up HAZOP action items and advise on safety risks such as leaks, high temperature or pressure, and flammable hazards.
• Join risk assessments and incident investigations, review HSE procedures and follow up audit actions until closed.
• Monitor sales gas and condensate quality, and help resolve off-spec issues (mercury, CO, HS, water content).
• Manage contractor performance and make sure contract terms and service levels are met.
• Prepare tender plans and Scope of Work, and join technical and commercial clarification sessions.
• Manage the budget by forecasting needs, tracking spending and taking corrective action.
• Sit on the Offshore Competency Management System (OCMS) committee.
• Keep stakeholders updated and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and regulations.
• Perform other duties assigned by the superior.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Risk assessment

Troubleshooting

Offshore experience

Procurement

MOC management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Chemical Engineering preferred

Job description

• Plan and support daily production activities, both planned and unplanned.
• Arrange manpower and resources in a cost-effective way to keep production efficient.
• Support offshore operations that need third-party help, extra manpower or specialist equipment.
• Record and report issues with facilities, platforms and wells, and recommend ways to reduce production impact.
• Prepare monthly reports on critical equipment performance and suggest improvements.
• Support process safety activities such as alarm management and safety critical equipment.
• Review plant operating limits yearly and after any modification or Management of Change (MOC).
• Follow up HAZOP action items and advise on safety risks such as leaks, high temperature or pressure, and flammable hazards.
• Join risk assessments and incident investigations, review HSE procedures and follow up audit actions until closed.
• Monitor sales gas and condensate quality, and help resolve off-spec issues (mercury, CO, HS, water content).
• Manage contractor performance and make sure contract terms and service levels are met.
• Prepare tender plans and Scope of Work, and join technical and commercial clarification sessions.
• Manage the budget by forecasting needs, tracking spending and taking corrective action.
• Sit on the Offshore Competency Management System (OCMS) committee.
• Keep stakeholders updated and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and regulations.
• Perform other duties assigned by the superior.

Position : Operations Engineer

Industry : Oil & Gas

Location : Kuala Lumpur Office

Employment Type : Permanent

Scope of Works:

• Plan and support daily production activities, both planned and unplanned.
• Arrange manpower and resources in a cost-effective way to keep production efficient.
• Support offshore operations that need third-party help, extra manpower or specialist equipment.
• Record and report issues with facilities, platforms and wells, and recommend ways to reduce production impact.
• Prepare monthly reports on critical equipment performance and suggest improvements.
• Support process safety activities such as alarm management and safety critical equipment.
• Review plant operating limits yearly and after any modification or Management of Change (MOC).
• Follow up HAZOP action items and advise on safety risks such as leaks, high temperature or pressure, and flammable hazards.
• Join risk assessments and incident investigations, review HSE procedures and follow up audit actions until closed.
• Monitor sales gas and condensate quality, and help resolve off-spec issues (mercury, CO, HS, water content).
• Manage contractor performance and make sure contract terms and service levels are met.
• Prepare tender plans and Scope of Work, and join technical and commercial clarification sessions.
• Manage the budget by forecasting needs, tracking spending and taking corrective action.
• Sit on the Offshore Competency Management System (OCMS) committee.
• Keep stakeholders updated and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and regulations.
• Perform other duties assigned by the superior.

Requirement(s):

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical Engineering preferred, other engineering disciplines accepted)
• 5 to 7 years of relevant operations experience, preferably in Oil & Gas (offshore preferred).
• Experience troubleshooting process upsets in oil and gas processing systems.
• Experience in risk assessment such as HAZOP, HAZID or SIL.
• Experience in contracts and procurement, from Scope of Work and tendering through to contract execution.
• Experience managing the MOC process.
• Able to plan, manage or execute offshore shutdown or turnaround.
• Good knowledge of oil and gas processing and the basic design of Central Processing and Wellhead Platforms.
• Familiar with international oil and gas codes, standards and HSE requirements.
• Able to lead process troubleshooting and improvement initiatives.
• Able to develop or revise operating procedures when there are plant modifications.
• Understands Bowtie, performance standards and barrier management.
• Able to work under pressure, independently and as part of a team.
• Good leadership, communication and decision-making skills.
• Good commercial awareness and relationship-building ability.

Note: Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted as part of shortlisting process