Senior Process Engineer (Construction & Commissioning)

SYNERGEX ENGINEERING SDN BHD; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

SYNERGEX ENGINEERING SDN BHD in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Senior Process Engineer to lead construction, commissioning, and validation of Biopharma, Semiconductor, and UPW facilities. You will bridge design with field execution to ensure high-purity loops and chemical delivery systems are tested on schedule.

Review PFDs, P&IDs, isometrics and 3D models; provide on-site direction; resolve RFIs, lead punch lists, and witness hydrostatic/pneumatic tests and leak checks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical or allied engineering disciplines and BEM registration.
• 5–8 years site engineering, construction or commissioning experience in Biopharma, semiconductor, or industrial wastewater sectors.
• Experience with high-purity facilities, cleanrooms, and hazardous chemical/gas distribution networks.
• Ability to interpret PFDs, P&IDs, isometrics and 3D models; proficient in Navisworks or AutoCAD.
• Strong on-site leadership and cross-disciplinary coordination.

Responsibilities

• Review PFDs, P&IDs, isometrics and 3D models to resolve installation clashes.
• Provide on-site technical direction for high-purity process piping.
• Address TQs and RFIs from construction subcontractors.
• Lead P&ID line walks and punch list closure.
• Witness hydrostatic, pneumatic, helium leak, and passivation tests; ensure QA compliance.
• Ensure installations meet ASME BPE, SEMI, and local DOE standards.
• Draft and execute pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures; support IQ/OQ protocols.

Skills

PFDs & P&IDs

Isometrics

3D models

Navisworks

AutoCAD

On-site direction

High-purity facilities

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Bio-Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

BEM Registration

Tools

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Process Engineer (Construction & Commissioning)

We are seeking an experienced and highly technical Senior Process Engineer specializing in the construction, mechanical completion, and commissioning phases of high-tech industrial plants. In this role, you will bridge the gap between engineering design and site construction for complex Biopharma, Semiconductor, and Advanced Wastewater Treatment facilities. You will ensure that high-purity utility loops, chemical delivery systems, ultra-pure water (UPW) plants, and industrial effluent treatment systems (IETS) are built, inspected, and validated strictly according to stringent industry regulations, safety standards, and project timelines.

Key responsibilities

Review Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Isometric drawings, and 3D models to resolve site installation clashes

Provide specialized on-site technical direction for high-purity process piping (e.g., orbital welding for semiconductor gas lines, hygienic piping for biopharma)

Resolve process-related Technical Queries (TQs) and Requests for Information (RFIs) raised by construction subcontractors

Lead P&ID line walks and system walkdowns to compile comprehensive Punch Lists (Category A, B, and C items) and track them to prompt closure

Witness and sign off on critical mechanical completion tests: hydrostatic testing, pneumatic testing, helium leak testing, video boroscope inspections, and passivation/chemical cleaning

Ensure installations meet international quality standards (e.g., ASME BPE for biopharma, SEMI standards for semiconductor, and local DOE regulations for wastewater)

Draft, review, and safely execute pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures, flushing protocols, and system functional test procedures

Support validation activities in Biopharma systems, including contributing to Installation Qualification (IQ) and Operational Qualification (OQ) protocols

Manage system energization, chemical charging, and process loop testing before handing over to the client's operations team

About you

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Bio-Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent

Registered as a Graduate or Professional Engineer with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)

Experience

Minimum 5-8 years of site engineering, construction, or commissioning experience in at least two of the target sectors: Biopharmaceutical, Semiconductor/Wafer Fab, or Industrial Wastewater Treatment (UPW/IETS).

Strong familiarity with high-purity facilities, cleanrooms, and hazardous chemical/gas distribution networks.

Technical Skills & Standards

Ability to interpret complex architectural, structural, and MEP drawings, as well as digital model navigation via Navisworks or AutoCAD.

Cross-Disciplinary Coordination: Proven capability to seamlessly collaborate between client project managers, equipment vendors, and construction trade contractors.

Analytical Troubleshooting: Highly proactive in resolving system performance issues, loop failures, or construction deviations under tight schedules.