Senior Process Engineer

Elsa Talent; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Process Engineer with 10 to 15 years of experience to support offshore and onshore oil and gas projects. You'll be responsible for leading process engineering activities and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in process design, optimization, and troubleshooting. Good communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 to 15 years of experience in process engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience in process design and engineering calculations.
• Familiar with process safety principles and studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute process engineering activities for projects and operations.
• Develop, review, and approve process deliverables including PFDs and P&IDs.
• Participate in and support process safety studies such as HAZID and HAZOP.

Skills

Process engineering

Process design

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Process Engineer to support our clients offshore and onshore oil & gas operations and projects. The candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality process engineering solutions across the project lifecycle while ensuring safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute process engineering activities for projects and operations.
• Develop, review, and approve process deliverables including PFDs, P&IDs, heat & material balances, process simulations, and datasheets.
• Perform process design, optimisation, and troubleshooting for offshore and onshore facilities.
• Participate in and support process safety studies such as HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, and SIL assessments.
• Support Management of Change (MOC), design reviews, and technical assurance activities.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and international codes.
• Interface with multi-disciplinary teams, clients, and vendors to support project execution.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 to15 years of experience in process engineering, preferably in oil & gas, petrochemical, or energy industries.
• Strong hands-on experience in process design and engineering calculations.
• Familiar with process safety principles and studies.
• Experience in offshore and/or onshore facilities is an advantage.
• Good communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.