Systems Maintenance Engineer

Shell; Bintulu; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy company is looking for a System Maintenance Engineer in Bintulu, Sarawak. The role involves ensuring the reliability and integrity of control systems, performing troubleshooting, and managing modifications. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in engineering and 5+ years of experience in the industry. You will collaborate with diverse teams to enhance system performance and drive continuous improvements.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Opportunity for remote/mobile working

Competitive starting salary

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in oil & gas or petrochemical industry.
• Proficient in industrial communication protocols including Modbus and Profibus.
• Demonstrated ability in root cause analysis and first-line troubleshooting of control systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute system maintenance activities.
• Provide first-line troubleshooting and technical support.
• Ensure timely resolution of system faults, defects, and alarms.

Skills

Control Systems Expertise

Troubleshooting & RCA

Collaboration & Leadership

Communication Protocols & Tools

System Modification & Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Control Engineering

Tools

Yokogawa Centum VP

Honeywell FSC

Siemens S7 and PCS7

Job description

Location

Sarawak, Malaysia

Job Family Group

Discipline Engineering

Worker Type

Regular

Posting Start Date

October 8, 2025

Business unit

Integrated Gas and Upstream

Experience Level

Experienced Professionals

Job Description

What’s the role

The Systems Maintenance Engineer is responsible for developing and executing strategies to ensure the reliability, integrity, and quality of control systems hardware, software, and applications in alignment with the plant’s business objectives.

You will champion the SMDS culture of Lead with Courage, make it Happen, and Make it Better to drive the site toward Best-in-Class performance as the world’s leading Gas-to-Liquids Specialties facility.

Your role includes performing configuration and hardware modifications to maintain and set up control systems safely and in compliance with SMDS procedures.

You will also coordinate with system vendors, oversee quality and maintenance assurance during FATs and SATs, and manage the implementation of system modifications.

What you’ll be doing

• Plan and execute system maintenance activities including planning, scheduling, material requisition, HSSE risk assessment, and work coordination. This covers systems such as:

• Yokogawa Centum VP (40 FCS)
• Honeywell FSC (28)
• Siemens PCS7 (1)
• Siemens S7 (4)
• Machinery Protection Systems (e.g., System-1, BN3500, Woodward)

• Provide first-line troubleshooting and technical support for control and automation systems. Collaborate with Production and Technology teams and coordinate with Systems Assurance and Field Maintenance to resolve issues. Develop and execute ad hoc procedures to maintain system integrity and availability.
• Ensure timely resolution of system faults, defects, and alarms in collaboration with PACO engineers, Production, Process Engineering, Process Safety, IT, and Instrumentation teams. Prioritize maintenance activities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain documentation such as procedures, work instructions, inspection and testing schedules, and OT security protocols. Regularly review and update existing documentation to reflect current practices.
• Oversee quality and compliance of control system modifications, including design, approval, and implementation, ensuring alignment with regulatory and internal standards.
• Review and validate contractor deliverables, ensuring alignment with SMDS standards. Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) to identify and resolve hardware or configuration issues.
• Stay updated on industry developments in control and protective systems and recommend improvements that enhance business performance.
• Manage assigned contracts in collaboration with the Contracting & Procurement team to address technical challenges effectively.
• Support special assignments or tasks as directed by the Line Manager.

What you bring

• Educational Background: bachelor’s degree in electrical, Electronic, Instrumentation, or Control and Automation Engineering.
• Industry Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in the oil & gas or petrochemical industry.

• Control Systems Expertise: Proficient in the configuration and maintenance of one or more of the following systems:

• Yokogawa Centum VP R-6
• Honeywell FSC R-702
• Siemens S7 and PCS7

• Communication Protocols & Tools: Proficient in industrial communication protocols including Modbus, Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus, WirelessHART, and HART. Familiarity with Plant Resource Manager (PRM) is an added advantage.
• System Modification & Documentation: Skilled in designing and executing system configuration changes, including preparation of design documentation and job method statements.
• Alarm Management & ESP Processes: Experienced in alarm management and other methodologies under the Engineering Standards & Practices (ESP) framework.
• Troubleshooting & RCA: Demonstrated ability in root cause analysis and first-line troubleshooting of control systems.
• Collaboration & Leadership: Strong team player with the ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams. Effective in engaging with diverse internal and external stakeholders across multiple locations.
• Mobility: Willing to relocate and work in Bintulu, Sarawak.

What we offer

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

• Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.
• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.
• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.
• Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.
• Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working.
• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.
• Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.
• Join an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, and life experiences to apply.
• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in international teams.
• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmed.

We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we’re working towards that goal.

Shell in Malaysia

Shell has been a partner in fuelling Malaysia’s progress for over 130 years. Our journey with the nation is intertwined – as Shell has played a role in growing the country’s energy sector, Malaysia has also played a significant role in the company’s progress.

Our business has diversified from a modest kerosene venture to a group of companies engaged in every aspect of the modern oil and gas business.

Today, Shell maintains a strong multi-faceted presence in the country through our longer-term investments, innovation-sharing, and impact to local communities.

We helped pioneer Malaysia’s oil and gas industry and fueled its growth. We discovered Malaysia’s first oil onshore, then took the industry offshore, and most recently into the technically-challenging depths of Deepwater.

Shell’s strong retail network fuels the journeys of millions of Malaysian motorists every day. In fact, Shell is even able to offer one of the most differentiated fuel and lubricant products, some of which were pioneered right here in the country.

We fueled the ambitions of Malaysians: whether the of retail business partners; thousands of Shell scholars over the years; entrepreneurs from our Livewire programmed; or Shell staff and alumni who are Malaysian luminaries today.

Shell continues to be one of the top employers in Malaysia with thousands employed in our upstream, midstream and downstream businesses, as well as in our service and support functions.

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