Field Engineer - Installation Support / Pre-lay Survey Vessel
Location
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Function
Field Engineering
Work Setting
Project or corporate office with site or offshore interface as required
Sector
Energy engineering & construction
Employment
Project-based / contract or permanent, subject to assignment
Role Purpose
The Field Engineer - Installation Support / Pre-lay Survey Vessel will support the safe, controlled and efficient delivery of complex energy engineering and construction activities from a Kuala Lumpur base, working across multidisciplinary office, fabrication, marine and field interfaces as required. The role is accountable for reliable execution within its discipline, timely coordination with stakeholders, and maintenance of clear, auditable records.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide field engineering support for offshore and/or onshore construction, transportation, installation and pre-commissioning activities.
- Translate approved engineering into executable work packs, methods, checks and field instructions.
- Coordinate technical interfaces between engineering, marine spreads, construction teams, subcontractors, survey and quality functions.
- Resolve field queries promptly, control technical changes and maintain accurate as-built and completion records.
- Provide installation engineering support aboard survey/support vessels, with emphasis on pre-lay route verification, seabed readiness and interface data.
- Coordinate survey findings, engineering assessments and offshore actions before main installation activities.
- Participate in planning, coordination and progress meetings and provide concise status, risk and action updates.
- Apply document control, change management and approval requirements and maintain records suitable for audit and handover.
- Work in accordance with applicable HSE, quality, ethics and compliance requirements, escalating concerns promptly.
Qualifications & Experience
- Engineering degree in mechanical, civil, structural, marine or a relevant discipline, with field experience in offshore construction or installation.
- Typically 3-7 years of relevant experience, adjusted for the complexity and seniority of the assignment.
- Experience in offshore energy, EPC/EPCIC, transportation and installation, fabrication or marine construction environments is strongly preferred where relevant to the role.
- Strong written and spoken English; ability to work effectively in a multicultural, multidisciplinary environment.
Core Competencies
- Safety and quality mindset
- Planning and prioritisation
- Clear technical/commercial communication
- Interface and stakeholder coordination
- Problem solving and sound judgement
- Accurate documentation and follow-through
Additional Requirements
- Based in Kuala Lumpur with flexibility to travel to yards, ports, vessels, offshore locations or supplier premises when the assignment requires.
- Able to work to project deadlines and, where operationally necessary, support extended hours, mobilisation windows or offshore rotations.
- Any offshore medical, safety training, professional certification or competency requirement will depend on the final work scope and mobilisation location.