Senior Engineer, Riser & Mooring

Airswift; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift leads an engineering effort for a major FPSO project, directing the design, installation, and commissioning of riser, mooring, and related systems offshore. You will serve as technical authority, drive safe redeployment, and manage key risks to ensure successful delivery.

The role requires 15+ years in deepwater riser/mooring engineering, experience with FPSOs or similar floating facilities, and strong leadership to coordinate diverse teams across offshore execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, marine, offshore engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in deepwater riser and mooring engineering.
• Proven FPSO or floating production facility experience, including riser reinstatement and mooring design/installation.
• Strong knowledge of API, DNV, and ISO standards.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and risk management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of riser and mooring scopes from engineering through offshore installation and commissioning.
• Review and approve designs, methodologies, procedures and deviations for compliance with standards.
• Provide technical leadership and resolve complex riser and mooring issues across the project lifecycle.
• Manage integrity assessments and reinstatement plans for existing risers and umbilicals.
• Support offshore installation, testing, hook‑up, and commissioning activities.
• Identify, assess and mitigate technical and execution risks.
• Coordinate with FPSO, subsea, installation, and contractor teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Monitor contractor performance and provide regular progress and risk updates.

Skills

Riser & Mooring

Deepwater offshore

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

BEng/Marine Offshore Eng

Job description

Role Summary Lead the engineering, integrity management, and offshore execution of riser, mooring, umbilical, and fluid transfer line systems for a major FPSO project. Act as the technical authority to ensure safe redeployment, installation, and commissioning while managing technical risks and supporting successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of riser and mooring scopes from engineering through offshore installation and commissioning.
• Review and approve designs, methodologies, procedures, and technical deviations to ensure compliance with project and industry standards.
• Provide technical leadership and resolve complex riser and mooring issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage integrity assessments and reinstatement plans for existing flexible risers and umbilicals.
• Support offshore installation, testing, hook‑up, and commissioning activities.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical and execution risks.
• Coordinate with FPSO, subsea, installation, and contractor teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Monitor contractor performance and provide project leadership with regular progress and risk updates.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, marine, offshore engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in deepwater riser and mooring engineering within the oil & gas industry.
• Proven experience with FPSOs or similar floating production facilities, including riser reinstatement and mooring system design and installation.
• Strong knowledge of flexible risers, umbilicals, mooring systems, and offshore installation methods.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as API, DNV, and ISO.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, problem‑solving, and risk management skills.
• Ability to manage complex offshore execution activities while maintaining a strong focus on safety, integrity, and delivery excellence.