Senior Marine Package Engineer

Airswift; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a highly skilled Marine Engineer for offshore and vessel projects in Malaysia. The role focuses on design, integration, procurement, and delivery of marine systems, with strong emphasis on interface management and QHSSE compliance.

Candidates should have 8+ years in offshore environments, with experience as an Engineering Officer onboard ships, and proven ability to manage scope, schedule, and budgets while coordinating with vendors and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years in offshore, shipbuilding or related marine roles.
• Engineering Officer onboard vessel experience.
• Proven ability to manage marine scope to schedule and budget.
• Procurement and tender documentation for marine packages experience.
• Coordinate with vendors, classification bodies and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, integration and delivery of marine systems.
• Prepare Scope of Work and technical documentation.
• Support QHSSE during onshore and offshore activities.
• Interface with internal teams and external parties.
• Mobilise offshore on short notice and manage interfaces.

Education

Marine Engineering degree

Job description

This opportunity offers a highly technical marine engineering position focused on the design, integration, procurement, and delivery of marine systems within offshore and vessel-related project environments. The role supports full project execution, including engineering documentation, interface management, marine package scope, tender support, and QHSSE compliance. This position is well suited to candidates with strong experience in marine systems, offshore operations, shipbuilding, dry docking, and statutory or class compliance.

Required Education

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Marine Engineering

Required Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in a relevant role within offshore, shipbuilding, dry docking, engine repair, vessel overhaul, or similar marine environments
• Experience serving as an Engineering Officer onboard a vessel
• Experience leading and managing marine scope to deliver work in line with schedule, budget, statutory requirements, class requirements, and operational purpose
• Experience supporting procurement and tender activities, including preparation of Scope of Work documentation for marine packages and offshore services
• Experience coordinating with vendors, subcontractors, consultants, classification bodies, and regulatory stakeholders

Required Skills

• Strong marine engineering knowledge with understanding of spaces within the hull and integration of marine systems
• Technical proficiency in the design, procurement, and fabrication of marine equipment packages and systems
• Knowledge of applicable engineering codes, industry standards, statutory requirements, and class compliance requirements
• Project management capability, including prioritisation, planning, change management, and delivery of accurate engineering documentation within agreed timelines
• Ability to manage interfaces across disciplines and provide timely, accurate support for project deliverables
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills across internal teams and external parties
• Ability to prepare manuals, procedures, and Scope of Work documents aligned with project and construction best practice requirements
• Commitment to QHSSE implementation during onshore construction and offshore installation activities
• Adaptability in managing design changes, unfamiliar local authority requirements, and evolving technologies such as digitalisation, remote monitoring, auditing, and training
• Ability to mobilize offshore on short notice

Required Certifications

• Certificate of Competency (COC) Class 2 or higher

About Airswift

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.