Regulatory Compliance Engineer

MODEC; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

OFS Malaysia, a MODEC Group company, seeks a Regulatory Compliance Engineer to implement RC framework, oversee regulatory requirements, and support audits across projects. Requires 5+ years in upstream EPCI and 2+ years in RC or HSEQ systems.

Based at KL Eco City, Malaysia, the role focuses on Mexican regulatory compliance and Pemex understanding for prospect FPSO projects, with specialist training and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or HSSE field; minimum.
• Postgraduate in Process Safety or HSSE is desirable.
• Minimum 5 years in Oil & Gas Upstream EPCI Projects.
• Minimum 2 years in Regulatory Compliance or HSEQ management systems.
• Experience providing technical support for regulatory interpretation across project phases.

Responsibilities

• Implement Regulatory Compliance strategy and related management systems.
• Provide technical support across functions to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Update regulatory requirements and inform affected projects.
• Develop checklists and corporate processes; incorporate requirements into specs.
• Conduct internal audits and support external audits.
• Prepare training materials and coordinate with Talent Management.
• Monitor and report KPIs related to Regulatory Compliance.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Regulatory interpretation

Analytical writing

Stakeholder communication

Multi-project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or HSSE-related field

Postgraduate in Process Safety or HSSE

Tools

Power BI

Job description

OFS Malaysia is a subsidiary of Offshore Frontier Solutions Pte. Ltd. (OFS), a MODEC Group company in Malaysia. Being part of Modec means being the protagonist of a challenging career and being in touch with the latest deep-water production systems, knowing that your career begins in Malaysia, but your talent can take you anywhere in the world.

If you want to be one of the greatest in the market, this is your opportunity!

We are currently looking for talented individuals to join us for below role

Regulatory Compliance Engineer

We are currently based at KL Eco City, Malaysia.

The position is for prospect FPSO project for Mexico, relevant experience with Mexican regulatory compliance / Pemex is essential

Role Purpose

Executing and supporting the activities related to implementation of Regulatory Compliance framework, including those related to Systems and Processes, Technical Support, Training, and Audits/Inspections. This includes execution and application of processes specifically tailored for Regulatory Compliance, providing specialized technical support to meet the RC requirements across all impacted projects/departments, implementation and maintenance of regulatory requirements management software, preparing and implementing training courses related to the Regulatory Compliance area, participation in and conducting the Regulatory Compliance Audits and Inspections.

Key Accountabilities

Procedures and Standards

• Prepare and update Corporate Guidelines / Procedures within Regulatory Compliance framework to steer projects.
• Support a gap analysis between relevant Corporate Standards and Specifications and applicable regulatory requirements.

Regulatory Compliance Systems and Processes

• Implement Regulatory Compliance strategy and related management system and define Regulatory Compliance processes.
• Support assessment of the efficiency and sustainability of Regulatory Compliance actions, evidence, and controls, collect regulatory-related lessons and other outcomes from projects.
• Manage and oversee the regulatory requirements for projects and associated software.
• Maintain the database, processes, and systems with all necessary regulatory documents and ensure their dissemination to relevant projects and departments.

Regulatory Technical Support

• Since the Proposal Phase, to provide technical expertise and support across all functions to ensure project’s compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, collaborating with responsible personnel across multiple departments, including Engineering, CIC, Procurement, Project Quality, Pre-Operations, and Operations.
• Review and update applicable regulatory requirements considering changes in regulations, inform affected projects about the updates.
• Arrange/offer technical expertise on the latest regulations and ensure that all applicable regulatory requirements are comprehended by the pertinent project/department.
• Incorporate the requirements into technical specifications and other documents for equipment packages, develop related checklists and other corporate processes as required.
• Assisting the MODEC Technical Authorities to ensure design and equipment regulatory compliance.

Regulatory Compliance Audits/Inspections

• Conduct/observe the internal audits to ensure projects’ compliance with local regulations and internal guidelines.
• Support and monitor corrective and preventive actions on audits and inspections’ findings.
• Provide technical support to projects during External (Client, Regulatory Authority) Regulatory Compliance Audits and Inspections.

Regulatory Compliance Training and Development

• Prepare course materials for Regulatory Compliance Trainings, coordinating with Talent Management.
• Support the training needs survey to determine the necessary training and development measures for the annual training plan.
• Support corporate and project Regulatory Compliance trainings.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting KPI

Monitor and report KPIs related to Regulatory Compliance.

Qualifications

• Min. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other field related to HSSE (preferably Industrial Safety, Environmental)
• Desirable: Post Graduate qualifications in Process Safety or HSSE Discipline
• Minimum 5 years of related industry experience, preferably in Oil and Gas Upstream EPCI Projects
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Regulatory Compliance processes and/or implementation of HSEQ management systems
• Large experience in technical support focused on the interpretation and implementation of regulations in all phases of the project (Design, Construction, Commissioning)

Competencies

Technical:

• Strong knowledge of relevant regulations
• Technical knowledge of specific standards related to equipment and facilities utilized in Oil and Gas Upstream.
• Experience with the legal requirements management software
• Strong analytical research and writing skills with a demonstrated ability to research and analyze law and regulatory requirements.
• Possesses strong problem-solving skills, is organized at work and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and occasional ambiguous situation.
• Ability to liaise and communicate with employees and management staff at all levels.
• Desirable: Knowledge of Brazilian Occupational Health and Safety, Operational Safety regulations supervised by ANP, CONAMA, IBAMA, etc. OR Australian Industrial Safety and Environmental regulations supervised by NOPSEMA, AMSA, DAFF etc. OR other complex regulatory framework for Oil and Gas Upstream EPCI Projects
• Desirable: Knowledge of Power BI and associate tools.