Lead Electrical Engineer

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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reference
Job reference 1271736
location
Location Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Engineering & Design
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published April 15, 2026

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage all instrumentation engineering activities for offshore projects across FEED, Detailed Engineering, and EPC/EPCI phases.
  • Serve as the discipline lead and main technical interface for instrumentation with clients, project management, vendors, and other engineering disciplines.
  • Supervise and guide a team of instrumentation engineers and designers, including task planning, technical checks, and deliverable approvals.
  • Develop, review, and approve key instrumentation deliverables, including but not limited to:
    • Instrument Index and I/O Lists
    • Instrument Data Sheets and Specifications
    • Control Narratives and Cause & Effect Diagrams
    • P&ID reviews and validation
    • Hook-up drawings, loop diagrams, and instrument layouts
    • Telecom and control system interfaces (DCS, ESD, F&G, PLC)
  • Ensure compliance with project specifications, client standards, and international codes (IEC, ISA, API, NORSOK).
  • Coordinate with procurement and vendors for technical bid evaluations, document reviews, FAT/SAT, and vendor clarification meetings.
  • Support site activities when required, including commissioning, pre?commissioning, and offshore support.
  • Identify technical risks, ensure quality assurance, and provide mitigation solutions throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Assist with engineering planning, progress monitoring, manpower estimation, and reporting.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation, Control, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
  • Minimum 10-12 years of experience in instrumentation and control engineering within the offshore oil & gas / marine / offshore construction environment.
  • Strong hands?on experience with offshore facilities such as platforms, FPSOs, subsea tie?backs, or offshore vessels.
  • Solid knowledge of instrumentation systems, control systems (DCS/ESD/F&G), and field instruments used in offshore applications.
  • Experience working in multidisciplinary project teams and interfacing with electrical, process, and mechanical disciplines.

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