Senior Engineer, Piping Layout

Offshore Frontier Solutions; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Engineer, Piping Layout to lead critical engineering outputs in the oil and gas sector. Candidates should have at least 12 years of relevant experience, including expertise in piping engineering and proficiency in software like AutoCAD and CAESAR-II. This role involves drafting effective piping designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and mentoring junior engineers. Competitive compensation and opportunities for global projects await the qualified individual.

Qualifications

• 12 years of relevant experience in piping engineering in the oil and gas sector.
• Independently handles engineering matters without affecting quality or schedule.
• Proficient in necessary software tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full piping scope for assigned projects.
• Prepare piping deliverables for assigned projects.
• Provide technical support and advice to construction and commissioning work.

Skills

Piping engineering

Technical problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering

Master of Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Navisworks

CAESAR-II

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

Senior Engineer, Piping Layout

We are currently based at KL Eco City, Malaysia.

MODEC is seeking a seasoned Senior Layout Piping Engineer to independently lead the full piping scope for assigned projects, planning, executing and delivering critical engineering outputs to meet technical requirements, schedule and budget. You will proactively resolve project issues, interface across disciplines and support short-term assignments in Construction, Commissioning, and Offshore as needed.

In this role, you will set standards for quality and efficiency while mentoring engineers and designers, sharing best practices, and ensuring deliverables are executed correctly and safely. If you excel in ownership, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration and enjoy guiding teams to deliver reliable outcomes, we’d like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Works independently to perform the assigned task and develops solutions to technical/engineering and related problems by analyzing the issue or data, interpreting the analysis, and evaluating various options/measures using experience, precedents, and professional references with minimal or no supervision or guidance.
• Understand technical requirements of project specifications and standards, local statutory and regulatory requirements, Classification society requirements, and applicable codes and standard industry practices to carry out the piping activities and prepare piping deliverables for assigned projects.
• Prepares the criteria for pipe supporting and pipe support specification by using and modifying the MODEC corporate specifications suitably to match the project‑specific requirements.
• Prepares piping stress analysis specification by using the MODEC corporate specifications and modifying them suitably to meet the project‑specific requirements.
• Carries out the piping stress analysis of all critical lines using the project‑specific data and environmental conditions at the fabrication yard, during transport, and at the operating location of the facility to satisfy the project and applicable code requirements.
• Coordinates with engineering contractor to implement flexibility analysis findings in selecting piping support regarding support type, loads on restraints, and special support requirements.
• Prepares data sheets and details for spring supports taking inputs from stress analysis reports. Carries out surge analysis for cargo offloading system, sea water lift pump system, and fire water system and reviews the contractor‑prepared documents and piping arrangement layout drawings.
• Reviews the isometric of all stress critical lines to verify that the support locations and support type align with the flexibility analysis report and are adequate to withstand the expected loading conditions.
• Provides technical support and advice to construction yard and commissioning work at the site. Where necessary, provides off‑site support and guidance.
• When assigned to the construction site, checks and verifies the piping supports are constructed and installed as per isometrics and support drawing details ensuring support functionality in operating condition and providing resolutions to piping material queries originating from the construction site.
• Supports the Lead Piping Engineer and assists in preparing lessons learned during the project's execution for further processing through the MOPS/OFS Lessons Learned Process.
• Complies with the relevant clauses of MODEC HSEQ Code of Conduct as described in the HSEQ Policies, HSEQ Standards, and HSEQ Procedures to protect people and the environment at all times. Has a duty of care to ensure that all personnel works in a manner that is not harmful to their own health and safety and the health and safety of others.
• Complies with the MODEC Group Policy Code of Business Conduct and Ethics at all times.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering or Master of Engineering. Alternatively Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with relevant years of experience.
• 12 years of relevant working experience in piping engineering in the oil and gas sector, preferably in FPSO or Offshore processing facilities for graduates, or a minimum of 15 years of relevant working experience for diploma holders. For a Masters’s degree holder, a minimum of 10 years of relevant working experience is required.
• Independently handles technical/engineering matters and provides a solution to issues without affecting the quality of work and not impacting the project schedule.
• Works within available resources and constraints, meeting stringent timelines while complying with project specifications and requirements.
• Satisfying the requirements of internal stakeholders, such as Construction, Quality, and HSE, as and when arises.
• Proficient in MS Office, AutoCAD, Navisworks, CAESAR‑II.