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Lead Engineer, Piping Material
full-timeKuala Lumpur

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Location

Kuala Lumpur

Type

full-time

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About this role

OFS Malaysia is a subsidiary of Offshore Frontier Solutions Pte. Ltd. (OFS), a MODEC Group company in Malaysia. Being part of Modec means being the protagonist of a challenging career and being in touch with the latest deep-water production systems, knowing that your career begins in Malaysia, but your talent can take you anywhere in the world.

If you want to be one of the greatest in the market, this is your opportunity!

We are currently looking for talented individuals to join us for below role

Lead Engineer, Piping Material

We are currently based at KL Eco City, Malaysia.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Manage engineering schedules and workflows from FEED to detailed design, coordinating with subcontractors and other disciplines.

  • Proactively develop recovery plans to address schedule delays and ensure project milestones are met.

  • Support quality control plans with engineering subcontractors and shipyards to achieve project and departmental quality objectives.

  • Estimate man-hours and manage project piping activities within budget constraints.

  • Guide, supervise, and motivate team members, sharing knowledge and experience.

  • Review and validate technical specifications, data sheets, drawings, and documents in accordance with industry standards, classification societies, and regulatory requirements.

  • Participate in technical meetings and procurement reviews, addressing piping material issues to maintain project progress.

  • Oversee piping material requisitions and technical bid evaluations to support procurement decisions.

  • Monitor progress of piping engineering deliverables, packages, and vendor documentation; resolve technical issues with suppliers as needed.

  • Coordinate with construction and commissioning teams, providing technical support and resolving queries.

  • Document lessons learned for future projects through established processes.

HSEQ & Compliance

  • Adhere to MODEC’s HSEQ Code of Conduct, policies, standards, and procedures to ensure safety and environmental protection.

  • Comply with MODEC Group Policy Code of Business Conduct and Ethics at all times.

Financial & Operational Impact

  • Lead and manage a team of 20–25 engineers and designers on assigned projects.

  • Make technical decisions to minimize costs while meeting project requirements.

  • Plan and communicate staffing needs and resource adequacy to Section and Group Leads.

  • Mentor and train junior peers, supporting their career development.

Work Relationships

  • Report functionally to the Piping Section Lead and operationally to the Project Engineering Manager.

  • Interact extensively with engineering contractors, construction yards, commissioning teams, suppliers, clients, certifying authorities, and internal stakeholders (Procurement, Project Management, Construction, Quality, HSE, Operations).

Job Challenges

  • Independently handle technical and engineering matters, providing solutions while maintaining quality and schedule.

  • Meet stringent timelines with limited resources and shared manpower.

  • Implement challenging design modifications and manage unforeseen delays.

  • Maintain disciplined planning and resource management to meet project schedules.

  • Focus on delivering high-quality products and documentation.

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

  • Must have a minimum 17 years of relevant experience in piping engineering within the oil and gas sector, preferably FPSO or offshore processing facilities.

  • At least 8 years in plant engineering and/or shipbuilding as a Senior Engineer, with significant experience leading project piping teams.

  • Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and Material Management Systems (SPMAT, AVEVA ERM).

Job ID: #LI-SC1

Other facts

Tech stack
Piping Engineering,Project Management,Team Leadership,Quality Control,Technical Specifications,Procurement,Budget Management,AutoCAD,Navisworks,Material Management Systems,HSEQ Compliance,Engineering Design,Problem Solving,Mentoring,Communication,Collaboration

About MODEC

Part of the MODEC Group, MODEC in Singapore provides engineering design and consultancy services to support oil and gas extraction and offshore exploration activities. The Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (EPCI) of Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessels and other floating production systems is handled by MODEC Offshore Production Systems (Singapore) and Offshore Frontier Solutions, the latter a joint venture company formed by MODEC Inc. and Toyo Engineering Corporation in 2022.

A new execution center has been opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, as part of the company’s expansion plan to continue extending our capabilities and services to support our clients. OFS has also partnered with Toyo India to establish OFS India in Bengaluru, India. OFS India will execute Front End Engineering & Design (FEED) and detailed engineering, and provide procurement support for the topsides of FPSO projects, among its primary business activities.

We aim to safely deliver and operate high-quality, innovative and environmentally friendly floating solutions for the Oil & Energy sector through excellence in execution and cutting-edge technology.

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Oil and Gas

What you'll do

  • Manage engineering schedules and workflows from FEED to detailed design while coordinating with subcontractors and other disciplines. Oversee piping material requisitions and technical bid evaluations to support procurement decisions.

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What does a Lead Engineer, Piping Material do at MODEC?

As a Lead Engineer, Piping Material at MODEC, you will: manage engineering schedules and workflows from FEED to detailed design while coordinating with subcontractors and other disciplines. Oversee piping material requisitions and technical bid evaluations to support procurement decisions..

Why join MODEC as a Lead Engineer, Piping Material?

MODEC is a leading Oil and Gas company.

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The Lead Engineer, Piping Material position at MODEC is based in Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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