Senior Pipeline Engineer

Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS); Kuching; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS) is seeking a Senior Pipeline Discipline Lead for upstream development projects. The role focuses on front-end engineering, concept selection and feasibility studies to deliver robust, cost-effective, and execution-ready solutions aligned with PETROS’ strategy.

The position also leads the Pipeline discipline team, providing technical guidance, coaching, and structured training to enhance engineering competency and organizational growth.

Responsibilities

• Represent PETROS in pipeline-related engineering design and installation activities with Discipline Heads and project teams.
• Review design work by vendors/contractors and participate in technical audits.
• Assess actual operating capacities of field facilities to identify bottlenecks and optimization opportunities.
• Identify potential applications for new technologies in pipeline projects.
• Develop local staff by coaching and providing development opportunities.
• Develop and maintain relevant engineering standards and guidelines.
• Ensure safety is integrated into design activities throughout the project lifecycle (HAZID/HAZOP/IPF).
• Provide life cycle cost analysis for pipeline projects and initiatives.

Job description

About PETROS:

At PETROS, we aim to achieve sustainable development for Sarawak and the nation through responsible resource management. We embarked on this journey with a purpose: Harnessing Resources for the Sustainable Progress of Sarawak and Beyond . Through innovation, collaboration and a forward-thinking approach, PETROS aims to pioneer solutions that pave the way for a more sustainable and equitable energy future.

Position Overview:

This role participates in the front-end engineering team for upstream development projects, focusing on concept selection and feasibility assessments to deliver technically robust, cost-effective, and execution-ready project solutions aligned with the organization’s business strategy and investment priorities. The role also leads and oversees the Pipeline discipline team’s technical performance and capability development through technical guidance, coaching, mentoring, and structured training initiatives to enhance engineering competency, support succession planning, and enable sustainable organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent PETROS in coordination with Discipline Heads and project teams for all pipeline-related engineering design and installation works, including pipelines during the operating phase.
• Review design work carried out by third parties (vendors and appointed contractors) and participate in technical audits.
• Establish the actual operating capacities and capabilities of existing field facilities, as opposed to design capacities, to identify potential bottlenecks and opportunities for optimization.
• Identify potential applications and opportunities for the implementation of new technologies.
• Actively develop local staff to fulfil engineering and management roles by providing guidance, coaching, and required development opportunities.
• Develop and maintain relevant engineering standards and guidelines.
• Ensure safety aspects are incorporated into design activities throughout the project lifecycle, including HAZID, HAZOP, IPF classification methodology, and implementation.
• Provide life cycle cost analysis for pipeline-related projects and initiatives.