Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer (Marine Applications)

KL, Malaysia

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reference
Job reference 1258505
location
Location KL, Malaysia
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Engineering & Design
type
Employment type Permanent
date
Date published May 8, 2025
Job Title: Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer – FPSO (Marine Applications)
Location: KL, Malaysia 
Salary Offered: open for discussion

 

Position Overview:

We are looking for an accomplished Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer with a deep specialization in FPSO projects, specifically in EPC environments. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 15 years' mechanical engineering experience, having spent the majority of their career dedicated to FPSO systems and completed at least two full-cycle FPSO EPC projects in a leadership capacity.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the mechanical discipline lead on complex, large-scale FPSO EPC projects from concept through commissioning.
  • Oversee design, specification, and integration of marine mechanical systems, including topside and hull equipment (e.g., pumps, compressors, HVAC, ballast systems, rotating equipment).
  • Ensure mechanical deliverables are compliant with project specifications, class society rules (e.g., ABS, DNV), and international codes (API, ASME, IMO, SOLAS).
  • Interface with multi-disciplinary teams including process, piping, naval architecture, and electrical to ensure cohesive system integration.
  • Engage directly with clients, shipyards, and vendors, providing technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Lead design reviews, HAZIDs/HAZOPs, and other technical assurance activities.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on best practices within the FPSO marine mechanical space.
  • Support procurement processes, including vendor bid evaluations and documentation review.
  • Ensure quality, cost, and schedule targets are achieved across all mechanical scopes of work.


Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Marine Engineering 
  • Minimum 15 years of mechanical engineering experience in offshore oil & gas.
  • Proven track record leading the mechanical scope of at least 2 full-cycle FPSO projects.
  • Strong knowledge of FPSO topside and hull mechanical systems.
  • Familiarity with global marine classification societies and international offshore standards.
  • Experience working in multi-office execution models and managing third-party engineering contractors.



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