Senior Piping Construction Engineer (Offshore)

VINARCO; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VINARCO is seeking a Senior Piping Construction Engineer (Offshore) for its Kuala Lumpur office. The role involves overseeing Piping Construction processes for offshore platforms, ensuring quality and compliance with specifications while fostering a culture of safety. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least 15 years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas sector, along with strong communication and contractor management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of direct experience in Offshore Platform Piping Construction works.
• Experience with major O&G Companies and Offshore EPC Contractors.
• Knowledge of international codes and standards in Offshore Piping Engineering Design.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for technical bid clarifications and review proposals.
• Manage and supervise EPCIC Contractor and Subcontractors.
• Review construction procedures, schedules, and documents.
• Ensure quality aligns with specifications and engineering requirements.
• Address and resolve technical and quality issues.
• Promote Safety, Security, Environment, and Health (SSHE) culture.
• Assist in monitoring construction work progress and analyzing delays.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Organizational skills

Contractor Management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Senior Piping Construction Engineer (Offshore)

Job Description:

Client: A subsidiary of a leading oil and gas exploration and production company.

Location: Kuala Lumpur Office, and EPCIC Fabrication Yard, Malaysia

Type of hiring: Contract

Principal Accountabilities

Senior Engineer, Piping Construction (Offshore) shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Provide support for technical bid clarifications and review technical proposals related to Piping Construction for Offshore Platforms from EPCIC bidders.
• Manage and supervise the EPCIC Contractor and their Subcontractors in the Piping Construction processes, including Fabrication, Erection, Hydrotest, Reinstatement, and Pre-Commissioning of the Lang Lebah Offshore Central Processing Platform (CPP). Ensure the construction works are completed with a focus on quality, safety, and timely delivery.
• Act as the focal point for reviewing all Piping Construction procedures, schedules, work sequences, shop drawings, test packs, job cards, and other documents prepared by the EPCIC Contractor and their Subcontractors.
• Ensure the quality of Construction works aligns with COMPANYs specifications and engineering requirements.
• Address and resolve technical and quality issues that arise during Construction works.
• Foster a positive Safety, Security, Environment, and Health (SSHE) culture, promoting awareness among the COMPANY Project team, EPCIC Contractor, and all Subcontractor teams.
• Assist the Construction Manager in expediting and closely monitoring Construction work progress, analyzing root causes, and providing mitigations/solutions in case of delays.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Masters degree in civil is advantageous but not necessary.
• Possesses a professional certificate from accredited Bodies/Associations, providing an advantage but not necessary.
• Minimum of 15 years of direct experience in Offshore Platform Piping Construction works, including involvement in CPP EPC/EPCI/EPCIC Construction projects.
• Demonstrates work experiences on both the Client side (with major O&G Companies) and EPC Contractor side (with major Offshore EPC Contractors, such as McDermott, Saipem, Hyundai Heavy Industries, Samsung Heavy Industries, MMHE, or equivalent).
• Exhibits extensive knowledge and experience in Piping Engineering/Construction of Offshore Platforms, including quality control, schedule control, and project management.
• Familiarity with international codes and standards related to Offshore Piping Engineering Design, Fabrication, Testing, and Quality Standards in the Oil & Gas industry and relevant local regulations.
• Possesses strong communication, coordination, and organizational skills with the ability to work with minimal supervision, effectively liaising with other team members and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal skills and integrity.
• Possesses Contractor Management skills with a strong personality, able to drive the EPCIC Contractor toward project goals.