Senior Engineer, Engineering Data Management

VINARCO; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Engineer for Engineering Data Management to lead a significant project in Malaysia. This role involves overseeing data management, ensuring efficient use throughout the project lifecycle, and managing engineering databases and document control. You will leverage BI tools to provide insights and foster a collaborative data culture among stakeholders. With a strong emphasis on data security and quality, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a major project in the oil and gas sector. If you are passionate about data management and have extensive experience in this field, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years in Engineering Data Management or similar role.
• Proven experience with EDMS, BI, AVEVA, and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead data management for the Project, ensuring efficient data use.
• Manage all engineering data, ensuring security, accuracy, and quality.

Skills

Data analysis & visualization

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Bachelor's in IT

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

AVEVA

Power BI

EDMS

Microsoft BI stack

SAP

Job description

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Senior Engineer, Engineering Data Management

Job Description:

One of our clients, a global oil and gas industry leader, is currently undertaking a major project in Malaysia. They are seeking a highly qualified Senior Engineering Data Management professional to join their team.

Condition of hiring:

• Type: Contract 2 years
• Location: KL office
• Malaysian candidates only

Role:

Lead data management for the Project, ensuring efficient data use throughout its lifecycle. You'll oversee the project database, document control, and engineering software (AVEVA) as the point of contact for data strategy and implementation.

Job Responsibilities:

Database Management:

• Managing all engineering data for the Project, including the Enterprise Document Management System (EDMS) and engineering databases like AVEVA. This includes ensuring data security, accuracy, performance, and quality. You'll set up and enforce data management policies, perform backups and maintenance, monitor database health, and collaborate with IT to align project and asset IT needs, including budgeting. Additionally, you'll ensure the project database structure aligns with company policy, IT requirements, and future operational needs for a seamless handover.

Project Insights and Reporting:

• Leverage BI tools (like Power BI) to analyze project data, identify trends & risks, and create insightful reports/dashboards for data-driven decisions. Identify areas for improvement and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Document Control and Engineering Software Management:

• Lead document control for Project (EDMS, AVEVA). As data strategy & policy lead, you'll ensure timely doc exchange, manage feedback, update EDMS, and collaborate with contractors for smooth project execution.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:

• Collaborate with departments, present clear data insights, and promote data-driven project management by fostering a collaborative data culture.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's in CS, IT, Engineering, or a similar field.

Experience:

• Minimum 15 years in Engineering Data Management (EDM) or similar role.
• Proven experience with EDMS, BI, AVEVA, and data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with Oil & Gas and Shared Services preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft BI stack and SAP a plus.

Skills:

• Data analysis & visualization (expertise in advanced calculations).
• Stakeholder management & coaching.
• Ability to learn new technologies and solve problems.