Senior Process Engineer

SynapsCo; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 269,000 - 359,000; Part time

Job summary

SynapsCo in Chengdu, China seeks a senior Process Engineer with 10+ years in oil and gas projects to define robust process design and lead cross-functional reviews. You will coordinate with contractors, vendors, and reviewers and manage technical decisions across the Engineering phase to ensure safe, compliant solutions.

The role requires strong flow assurance experience and English fluency, with a 1-year renewable contract.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Oil and Gas projects.
• 5+ years in a similar role with managerial responsibilities.
• Strong experience in flow assurance and multiphasic pipeline dynamic studies.
• English language mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Engineering Dossier with robust Process engineering design for safe procurement, fabrication, transport, installation, commissioning and operation.
• Control and coordinate Process design execution per project specs, procedures, schedule, quality and safety.
• Lead Process discipline meetings with contractors, vendors, and reviewers in coordination with Discipline Lead.
• Identify and track Process engineering decisions requiring third-party review or approval.
• Define action plans and secure timely technical agreements within the schedule.

Skills

Process design

Project coordination

Technical reviews

Risk management

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Education

Master of Science in Engineering

Job description

Location: Chengdu, China

Tenure: Contract (1 year renewable)

Schedule: 8 weeks on/ 2 weeks off

Job Description:

• Ensure delivery of the Engineering Dossier with a robust Process engineering definition and fit-for-purpose design that can be safely procured, fabricated, transported, installed, commissioned, and operated in compliance with project standards and the Basis of Design.
• Ensure, control, and coordinate the proper execution of Process design in compliance with project specifications, procedures, schedule, quality, and safety requirements.
• Plan, prepare, and lead Process discipline meetings with EPSCC Contractors, vendors, package suppliers, and third-party reviewers in coordination with the Discipline Lead.
• Identify, manage, and track Process engineering technical decisions, including those requiring third-party review or approval.
• Define clear action plans and secure timely technical agreements within the Engineering phase schedule.
• Monitor Process discipline progress, identify delays or issues, and implement corrective actions to ensure timely completion.
• Coordinate Process engineering interfaces with other disciplines and project stakeholders.
• Define, document, and monitor Process interface parameters with other project disciplines.
• Perform thorough and timely reviews of Process discipline documents, identifying deviations from standards and challenging designs to achieve optimized, fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Ensure all Process-related project documents are reviewed and commented on within the required timeframe and in accordance with project specifications and contractual requirements.
• Identify opportunities for design optimization and improvement during the early stages of detailed design.
• Promote and encourage value engineering initiatives.
• Promote fit-for-purpose design solutions to optimize cost, planning, and schedule.
• Promote standardization of Process design solutions wherever practicable.
• Provide timely and clear responses to Contractors’ and vendors’ engineering clarifications and technical queries.
• Identify and review potential deviations or derogations from project standards and ensure deviation packages are properly prepared, reviewed, and approved.
• Consult the Process department on Process derogation requests and coordinate with relevant review panels to secure required approvals.
• Ensure close coordination with other disciplines on engineering, constructability, and operational matters.
• Incorporate relevant feedback, lessons learned, and best practices from similar projects into the design.
• Define, follow up, and evaluate Process discipline studies performed by Contractors, ensuring completion in accordance with approved project gates and design maturity requirements.
• Assist in the preparation and participation of project studies and reviews, including model reviews, HAZOP, HAZID, SIL, CHAZOP, constructability reviews, PRs, and other studies as required.
• Provide technical clarifications and responses during internal project audits and safety studies.
• Participate in weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc engineering meetings with Contractors, vendors, licensors, and third-party reviewers.
• Assist in preparing engineering progress reports covering Process discipline status, schedule, risks, technical issues, and key actions.
• Identify potential Process discipline risks and scope changes and perform impact assessments to support decision-making by Discipline Engineering Coordinators and Leads.
• Review and assess Process-related engineering scope changes to ensure alignment with the approved Basis of Design and project standards.
• Manage Process scope changes in accordance with the project change management plan.
• Assist the Discipline Lead in assessing project change orders.
• Support the Discipline Lead in Process engineering risk management activities.

Requirements:

• Professional Experience (years): 10+ years in Oil and Gas projects
• Experience in similar position (years): 5+ years at same or equivalent position with managerial responsibilities
• Strong experience in Flow assurance, performing multiphasic pipeline dynamic studies
• Level / Diploma: Engineer, Master of science
• Languages: English mandatory