Pre-Commissioning Engineer

Pre-Commissioning Engineer

Role Purpose

The Pre-Commissioning Engineer 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

• Plan and execute pre-commissioning activities for pipelines and associated systems, including cleaning, gauging, testing, dewatering and preparation for handover as applicable.
• Develop and review procedures, calculations, equipment requirements and execution sequences.
• Coordinate vendors, marine spreads, operations, HSE, quality and engineering interfaces.
• Capture test results, punch items and completion dossiers to support system handover.
• 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, preferably mechanical, process or pipeline related, with practical pipeline or systems pre-commissioning experience.
• 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.