Senior Pipeline Engineer

PETROS; Kuching; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

PETROS is seeking a senior Pipeline Engineer to lead the Pipeline discipline within the front-end engineering team for upstream development projects. You will drive concept selection, feasibility studies, and deliver technically robust, cost‑effective, execution‑ready solutions aligned with PETROS’ strategy and investment priorities.

The role includes coaching and developing local staff, maintaining engineering standards, and ensuring safety across the project lifecycle, including HAZID/HAZOP,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of practical engineering design in oil & gas, with 5+ years coordinating design teams.
• Experience in pipeline design, routing, installation, integrity, and feasibility/detailed design.
• Knowledge of API/ASME/ISO/DNV standards and cost estimation, planning, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Represent PETROS in pipeline engineering design and installation activities.
• Review third-party designs and participate in technical audits.
• Assess operating capacities of facilities and identify optimization opportunities.
• Develop new technologies and mentor local staff for engineering and management roles.
• Develop engineering standards and ensure safety across the lifecycle.
• Provide lifecycle cost analysis and prepare estimates, schedules, and resource plans.

Skills

Flow assurance studies

Cost estimation

Project scheduling

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer/Chartered Engineer

Tools

OFFPIPE

CAESAR II

AUTOPIPE

PIPESIM

PLUS.ONE

MS Project / Primavera

Job description

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.
• Prepare engineering, construction, and material estimates, project schedules, resource planning, and other related technical deliverables.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Professional Engineer/Chartered Engineer registration (e.g., BEM) and membership with a relevant professional institution would be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years of practical engineering design experience in the offshore and onshore Oil & Gas industry, with at least 5 years in coordinating engineering design teams.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in pipeline engineering design, including pipeline routing, installation, pre-commissioning, integrity management, maintenance, operations, and feasibility/detailed design works.
• Experience in offshore and onshore pipeline installation, construction, and Operator’s work experience would be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with relevant Oil & Gas standards and codes, including API, ASME, ISO, and DNV.
• Experience in flow assurance studies, cost estimation, budgeting, project scheduling, contract and risk management.
• Proficiency in relevant engineering software such as OFFPIPE, CAESAR II, AUTOPIPE, PIPESIM, PLUS.ONE, and project planning tools such as Microsoft Project or Primavera.
• Relevant pipeline engineering training, certifications, or experience in design and installation of umbilicals, cables, and flexible pipes would be an added advantage.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and inclusive work environment that fosters growth and innovation.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including healthcare, retirement plans, paid leave etc.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a global organization.
• The chance to be part of transformative projects that impact Sarawak and beyond.

Application Deadline: 16 October 2026

Petroleum Sarawak Berhad – PETROS, is an integrated player throughout the oil and natural gas value chain, we are committed to harnessing our resources for the sustainable progress of Sarawak. We will leverage our lean and rapidly growing team to deliver on our value creation strategy and footprint ambitions. Core to the way we build our business – Safety is priority #1, ethical business practices and sustainable, responsible growth.

Please visit our corporate website www.petroleumsarawak.com for any vacancies.

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