Senior Pipeline Engineer

Petroleum Sarawak; Kuching; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic work environment

Competitive compensation package

Professional development opportunities

Global project exposure

Job summary

PETROS (Petroleum Sarawak) is seeking an experienced Pipeline Engineering Lead to advance the front-end engineering for upstream projects in Sarawak. You will guide the Pipeline discipline team, oversee design and installation works, and drive technical excellence across costing, scheduling and risk management.

Requirements include a Mechanical Engineering degree, 10+ years in oil & gas pipeline design, and familiarity with API/ASME/ISO/DNV standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Professional Engineer/Chartered Engineer registration would be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years of practical engineering design experience in offshore and onshore Oil & Gas.
• Comprehensive knowledge of pipeline engineering design, routing, installation, integrity management and feasibility works.
• Experience in offshore and onshore pipeline installation and operator’s work is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Represent PETROS with Discipline Heads and project teams for pipeline engineering design and installation works.
• Review design work by third parties and participate in technical audits.
• Identify bottlenecks and optimization opportunities in existing facilities.
• Develop local staff through guidance, coaching and training.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards and guidelines.
• Ensure safety is integrated into design activities across the lifecycle.

Skills

Pipeline design

Project leadership

Flow assurance

Cost estimation

Project scheduling

Oil & gas knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

OFFPIPE

CAESAR II

AUTOPIPE

PIPESIM

PLUS.ONE

MS Project / Primavera

Job description

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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.