Process Lead Engineer - Offshore Platforms
Location: Kuala Lumpur / Site (as required)
Employment Type: 2-Year Contract
Overview:
Responsible for managing process engineering activities for offshore platforms, ensuring design deliverables meet technical integrity, regulatory requirements, and project specifications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead process engineering team to deliver high-quality designs
- Develop and maintain process design basis, PFDs, P&IDs, datasheets, and simulations
- Perform hydraulic, equipment sizing, relief systems, flare design, and utilities calculations
- Ensure design compliance with codes, standards, and project specifications
- Coordinate interfaces with mechanical, piping, instrumentation, safety, and offshore operations teams
- Participate in HAZOP, HAZID, SIL, and other safety reviews
- Review vendor documents and technical bids
- Support commissioning and start-up teams with process guidance
- Mentor junior engineers and develop team capabilities
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent
- Minimum 15 years' experience in process engineering, with at least 8 years offshore
- Proven experience as Lead or Senior Process Engineer in FEED and detailed engineering
- Proficient in process simulation software (HYSYS, Aspen Plus, Flarenet, Pipesim)
- Strong knowledge of offshore process systems including separation, gas compression, dehydration, and utilities
- Familiarity with international standards (API, ISO, IEC, NORSOK)
- Strong leadership, communication, and multi-discipline coordination skills