Process Engineer Intern

Yinson; Miri; On-site; MYR 10,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Yinson Lavender Operations Sdn Bhd in Miri, Sarawak, is seeking a driven FPSO Topside Production Engineering Intern to support the Operations Team onboard an FPSO vessel. You will gain hands-on exposure to topside processing facilities and work with senior engineers to optimize production safely and efficiently.

The role focuses on plant optimization, production monitoring, safety reviews, and maintenance support, offering practical offshore experience for an aspiring

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and hydrocarbon processing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; data analysis software is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with strong technical writing and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Plant Optimisation: Support engineering studies aimed at optimizing topside separation, gas treatment, and produced water management systems.
• Production Monitoring: Track and analyse production data to identify and troubleshoot plant issues including managing process sampling regimes.
• P&ID and Documentation Review: Assist Production Team with MOC review and closures, and PSI tracking and review.
• Safety & Compliance: Participate in safety reviews (HAZOP/HAZID) and ensure process engineering aligns with offshore safety regulations.
• Topside Maintenance: Support maintenance matters including sparing for topside pumps and equipment.

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Offshore teamwork

Data analysis

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data Analysis software

Job description

Date Posted: 2 Nov 2026

Legal Entity: Yinson Lavender Operations Sdn Bhd

Job Function

Location: Marina Park City, Miri, Sarawak

Employment Type: Fixed Term

Join one of the world’s leading energy solutions providers and discover how you can grow with Yinson no matter where you are in your career.

Yinson is passionate about meeting the world’s energy demands in a sustainable way. To achieve this, we believe in attracting great employees through the creation of a vibrant, progressive workplace that puts people first. We’re always on the lookout for experienced and passionate individuals to be part of the team, working and collaborating effectively to make a difference and create impact with individuals, corporations, governments and the business world.

Who are we?

Yinson is a world leading energy solutions provider. Our business consists of Offshore production, Renewables, Offshore Marine and Green Technology. We have offices and operations in various countries around the world and thus offer a culturally diverse, international environment. We are now hiring in preparation for further growth.

We are seeking a driven FPSO Topside Production Engineering Intern to support our Operations Team. In this role, you will gain hands‑on exposure to the complex processing facilities onboard a Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel. Working closely with senior engineers, you will assist in optimizing topside process systems to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous offshore production.

Key Responsibilities

• Plant Optimisation: Support engineering studies aimed at optimizing topside separation, gas treatment, and produced water management systems.
• Production Monitoring: Track and analyse production data to identify and troubleshoot plant issues including managing process sampling regimes
• P&ID and Documentation Review: Assist Production Team with MOC review and closures, and Technical Regulatory Engineer with Process Safety Information (PSI) tracking and review.
• Safety & Compliance: Participate in safety reviews (such as HAZOP/HAZID studies) and ensure all process engineering support aligns with offshore oil and gas safety regulations.
• Topside Maintenance: To support with maintenance related matters including monitoring sparing for topside critical pumps and other equipment

Qualifications And Skills

• Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and hydrocarbon processing principles.
• Software Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Proficiency in any Data Analysis software is an added advantage.
• Soft Skills: Excellent analytical problem-solving abilities, strong technical writing skills, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary offshore and onshore teams.