Senior Instrument Designer / Instrument Designer - Oil & Gas
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Contract Type: 1-year fixed term, renewable based on performance and project requirements
We are seeking a skilled Senior Instrument Designer / Instrument Designer to join a project team delivering instrumentation and control system design for oil and gas projects. This role includes both office-based design work and potential site visits.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Lead Designer/Engineer in producing high-quality design outputs following project procedures.
- Ensure correct staffing levels and capability of the drafting team.
- Deliver instrumentation and telecom design outputs in a cost-effective and timely manner.
- Prepare specifications, technical bid evaluations, and clarifications for bulk materials.
- Review drawings produced by designers/drafters to ensure compliance with design requirements and good engineering practices.
- Maintain records of design deliverables, sketches, drafts, reviews, and revisions for traceability and audits.
- Assist in proposal preparation and cost estimation for bulk materials.
- Support and mentor designers and draftsmen, maintaining quality, discipline, and team morale.
- Be available for assignment as Lead Designer and for site visits if required.
- Carry out onshore and offshore site surveys, prepare checklists, and reports as required.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Diploma in Instrumentation, Electronic, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
- Minimum 7 years of instrumentation and control engineering design experience, with at least 4 years in oil and gas projects.
- Knowledge of offshore platforms and onshore instrumentation and control systems.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and initiative skills.
- Good interpersonal, communication, and team collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience in 3D modelling or SPI wiring.
- 2+ years of experience in fabrication yard or construction site related to instrumentation and control.
- Awareness of HSE and human factors engineering (HFE) principles.