Senior Welding & Project Coordination (WPC) Engineer

Vantris Energy Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantris Energy Berhad in Malaysia seeks a Senior Welding & Project Coordination (WPC) Engineer to lead welding engineering and project coordination across offshore pipeline and subsea construction projects. You will manage welding-related engineering, qualification programs, installation support, and project execution monitoring to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery.

The role requires strong technical leadership, collaboration with clients, main contractors, and vendors, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with focus on welding/materials/metallurgy or equivalent.
• CSWIP 3.1/3.2, NDT and coating certifications are a plus.
• Experience leading welding engineering and inspection activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead welding engineering activities across project preparation and execution phases.
• Review welding, NDT, line pipe, and fabrication documentation; develop WPS and qualification plans.
• Coordinate welding, NDT, QA/QC, and operations to optimize offshore installation productivity.
• Monitor costs, schedules, risks, and performance; support vendor and subcontractor reviews.

Skills

Welding Engineering

Metallurgy

NDT

Offshore Construction

Project Coordination

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Welding/Mechanical/Materials/Metallurgical)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Welding & Project Coordination (WPC) Engineer to lead welding engineering and project coordination activities across offshore pipeline and subsea construction projects. The role is responsible for managing welding-related engineering, qualification programs, installation support, project execution monitoring, and technical problem-solving to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective project delivery.

What We're Looking For

• Strong technical expertise in welding, metallurgy, NDT, and offshore construction.
• A proactive engineer who can balance technical excellence with project delivery objectives.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across engineering, operations, quality, and project teams.
• Passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence

Key Responsibilities

Welding Engineering & Technical Assurance

• Lead welding engineering activities throughout project preparation and execution phases.
• Review project specifications, welding requirements, NDT requirements, line pipe requirements, and fabrication documentation.
• Develop and review Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), qualification programs, execution plans, weld maps, method statements, and installation procedures.
• Provide technical evaluations, clarifications, and deviations for project execution and tendering activities.

Project Coordination & Offshore Execution

• Act as the focal point between Project Teams, Clients, Operations, and Engineering disciplines on welding-related matters.
• Coordinate welding, NDT, FJC, QA/QC, and operational activities to optimise installation productivity and offshore execution performance.
• Monitor project progress, cycle times, weld repairs, weld cut-outs, and downtime to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Track planned versus actual performance to ensure project schedules and objectives are achieved.

Cost, Performance & Risk Management

• Monitor project costs, schedules, and resource utilisation to support efficient project delivery.
• Participate in risk assessments and develop solutions for welding-related technical and operational challenges.
• Analyse welding performance and implement measures to improve productivity while minimising repairs and rework.
• Support lessons learned initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
• Interface with Clients, Main Contractors, Subcontractors, and Vendors throughout project execution.
• Support vendor and subcontractor performance evaluations and technical reviews.
• Ensure project documentation, records, and deliverables are maintained accurately and in a timely manner.
• Participate in project meetings, technical reviews, and execution planning discussions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably Welding/Mechanical/Materials/Metallurgical or related disciplines.
• Added Advantage: CSWIP 3.1/3.2, NDT and coating certifications.

Experience

• Minimum 5 to 10 years of experience in Welding Engineering, NDT, Quality Control, or Offshore Installation Projects.
• Experience supporting offshore pipeline installation, subsea construction, welding qualification programs, and project execution activities.
• Exposure to project bidding, tendering, productivity monitoring, and technical-commercial assessments will be an advantage.
• Experience working with international Oil & Gas clients and multidisciplinary project teams is highly desirable.
• Welding Engineering and Metallurgy.
• NDT, Quality Control, and Destructive Testing.
• Offshore Pipeline Installation (Carbon Steel & CRA).
• Subsea Structures (PLET, FLET, ILT).
• Welding Productivity Improvement and Operational Performance Analysis.
• Project Cost and Schedule Monitoring.
• Risk Assessment and Technical Problem Resolution.