Senior Mechanical Power Island Engineer

Jacobs; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Power Island Engineer in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This role involves site supervision, managing technical issues, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have at least 10 years of EPC experience, particularly in Thermal Power Plants, and strong communication skills. The company fosters a culture of diversity, caring, and global collaboration. Join us to deliver impactful engineering solutions for a sustainable future.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Global giving and volunteering program

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 relevant years of experience related to EPC -Thermal Power Plants.
• At least 3 years in erection and commissioning of combined cycle power plants.
• Preferably licensed by the official regulating body of the engineering profession.

Responsibilities

• Perform site supervision with a strong management staff.
• Prepare inspection reports, certificates, and progress reports.
• Manage technical support and equipment warranty with vendors.

Skills

EPC experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

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At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your role as a Senior Mechanical Power Island Engineer keeps our company connected and we’ll support you with what you need to be successful. Bring your creativity, ambitious spirit, and extreme attention to detail, and we’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what drives you – so we can deliver extraordinary solutions for a better tomorrow, together.

The scope of work comprises amongst others the site supervision with a strong team of management staff, various discipline engineers, quality control staff and local inspectors.

• Reporting to Site manager and closely work with Power Island lead design engineer and project engineer and review and approval of Inspection and Test Plans
• Review and approval of method of statements and of material approval request from EPC contractors.
• Review and approval of erection and commissioning procedures related to Power Island and auxiliaries.
• Perform walk-downs during installation to ensure that the contractors are working properly.
• Resolve the site technical issues about Power Island equipments and signs off on all changes implemented.
• Responsible for managing the NCR and Approval and supervision of defined test procedures, start-up sequences, reliability test runs and performance tests.
• Scheduling and monitoring of functional and operational/reliability and performance tests of various equipment for start-up
• Verification of the compliance of test results with the design and reliability requirements.
• Preparation of inspection reports, certificates, progress reports and site correspondence.
• Coordinate technical evaluation, vendor’s factory-acceptance test, review of Data Records and on field testing after delivery of equipment.
• Management of technical support and equipment warranty with equipment vendors
• Ensuring the best engineering practices, international safety standards and environmental legislation to create commercial awareness.
• Participate in site safety walkdowns to identify both good and poor safety practices, and document observations in safety reports.
• Coordinate inter-disciplinary engineering deliverables such as plans, manuals, reports, procedures, calculations, specifications, process flow diagrams, P&IDs, drawings, records and other relevant documents from Power Island, electrical and instrumentation, tank & vessel, piping, civil & structural engineering
• Preparation of inspection reports, certificates, progress reports and site correspondence and Coordination with site staff
• Take the initiative to lead the resolution of field change requests and modifications raised by the EPC contractor.
• Actively participate in daily and weekly commissioning meetings, supporting the OE commissioning manager by leading discussions and addressing issues related to the power island.
• Prepare a "lessons learned" report prior to project demobilization and engage with the project manager and project engineer to discuss findings.
• Contribute insights for the OE project closure report concerning the power island.

Here's what you'll need

• Minimum 10 relevant years of experience related to EPC -Thermal Power Plants, Power Generation Sector in COMBINED CYCLE GAS TURBINE.
• As a Lead/Senior engineering in EPC -Thermal Power Plants and/or construction and project management experience in power plant projects, at least 3 years in erection and Commissioning of combined cycle power plants.
• A Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent), with a Master’s degree would be an added advantage
• Preferably licensed by the official regulating body of the engineering profession, or a member of a professional association
• Excellent communication skills and a good team player
• Of utmost importance for all positions besides technical skills are tact and cultural empathy in order to form a beneficial work climate with the Client and Site Staff.

Jacobs. A world where you can.

From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions – we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share! By supporting one another, we all succeed.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

Please note: If you are being represented by a recruitment agency you will not be considered, to be considered you will need to apply directly to Jacobs. Jacobs complies with the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices (TGFEP), including the prevailing guidelines on recruitment. All qualified applicants will be considered for the position regardless of age, race, religion, language, nationality, marital status, or family responsibilities.

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What drives you drives us as we work to build a better world – together. At Jacobs, every day is an opportunity to make the world better, more connected, more sustainable. We’re powered by more than 50,000 people across the globe who deliver innovative scientific, technical, professional and program-management solutions for public and private clients around the world.

We’re always looking for dynamic and engaged people to join our team. Bring your passion, your ingenuity and your vision. Let’s see the impact we can create, together.

Jacobs. A world where you can

At Jacobs, we make the world smarter, more connected and more sustainable.

What drives you drives us as we work to build a better world – together. At Jacobs, every day is an opportunity to make the world better, more connected, more sustainable. We’re powered by more than 50,000 people across the globe who deliver innovative scientific, technical, professional and program-management solutions for public and private clients around the world.

We’re always looking for dynamic and engaged people to join our team. Bring your passion, your ingenuity and your vision. Let’s see the impact we can create, together.

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