Senior Pressure System Engineer (Shah Alam/Bangsar South)

Air Products; Selangor; Hybrid; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial gas company in Malaysia seeks a skilled Pressure Systems Engineer to provide technical solutions and oversee inspection and maintenance of pressure systems in Asia. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include troubleshooting system issues, leading investigations, and conducting audits to ensure safety and compliance. The role requires travel across Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in chemical/refinery/gas plant Pressure System Equipment inspection.
• Familiarity with ASME, API, ANSI standard codes for design and inspection.
• Desirable to have certification in pressure vessel inspection (API 510).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical solutions for Pressure System issues.
• Inspect and evaluate Pressure Systems equipment.
• Lead and participate in incident investigations.

Skills

Inspection techniques for pressure vessels

Heat exchangers knowledge

Maintenance of piping systems

Good English communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visitAbout Air Products.

Purpose

To provide timely/appropriate technical solution to Pressure System Equipment/Piping/Pipeline and so on in Asia plants with Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand as focus geography. Support other regional plants as assigned.

Nature and Scope

Pressure Systems Engineer (along with the rest of the Pressure Systems, MI group and AOTS), will provide on-going Pressure Systems 2nd level support for all manufacturing facilities such as Industrial Gases – Air Separation Unit (ASU), VSA, PSA, HPN, Hydrogen), Liquid Bulk etc owned / operated by AP and Joint Venture (JV).

Responsibilities include Operating Plant equipment inspection, troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, design engineering, materials selection, fabrication and installation of pressurized systems.

Traveling within Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and occasionally in Asia is required.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Troubleshoots Pressure System issues in Operating plants and provides technical solutions for long term, safe, reliable and economical operations.

Inspect Pressure Systems equipment (Pressure Vessels, Columns, Heat Exchangers, Fired Heaters, Reformers, Storage Tanks, Piping, Pipelines etc) during normal operation / outage, evaluate result, develop and provide technical solution / repair procedure and inspection plan, document repair and inspection.

Develop repair procedures and inspection plan and provide technical guidance to plant operation / maintenance regarding inspection types and methods.

Lead Pressure System equipment / piping repair and modification.

Lead / participate, perform incident investigation and Root Cause Analysis of incidents.

Identify systemwide issues, develop solutions / improvement working with technical community / Operational Excellence, share with Plants and Engineers, implement solution / improvements, coordinate / lead and track until completion.

Perform technical and inspection audits, including MI and pipeline audit and so on.

Technical review and approval of Equipment modifications using Management of Change process.

Maintain expertise in existing and developing technologies associated with the inspection of pressurized systems (ex: Shear wave, Eddy Current).

Development and refreshing Pressure System Mechanical Integrity Program, Logbook and Maintenance Plan.

Basic design engineering of Pressure Systems including development of technical specifications, review of strength calculation and fabrication drawings.

Develop inspection / test plans for fabrication of Pressure System equipment / Pipelines. Inspect during fabrication / installation.

Assistant of RBI if need.

Participate in inspectors and contractor selection and technically audit / evaluate workshops, fabricators, vendors, contractors and inspectors.

Train Plant / Maintenance personnel on pressure system maintenance / inspection.

Input for development and maintenance of Pressure System standards, procedures, best practices, inspection contracts and contractor selection.

Participate at professional association meetings to determine best practices being used in the industry and apply them to our pressure systems.

Any other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (B. Engg, B.Tech, B.S.,)

Min. 5 years of relevant experience in chemical / refinery / gas plant Pressure System Equipment inspection / maintenance / engineering.

Working knowledge of the ASME, API, ANSI local regulations/standard codes and so on for design and inspection.

In depth knowledge and experience in inspection & testing techniques for pressure vessels, heat exchangers, fired heaters, storage tanks and piping.

Knowledge and understanding of local statutory / regulatory inspection requirements.

Proficiency in English speaking and writing.

Good interpersonal and coordinating skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels within the organization.

Desirable to have API 510 certificate (pressure vessel inspection), ASME / API Pressure Vessel, Piping inspection qualification.

Desirable to have Materials Engineering knowledge.

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.