Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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reference
Job reference 1271473
location
Location Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Engineering & Design
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published April 8, 2026

About The Role:

Perform engineering detailed design on current projects for onshore /offshore projects and to fulfill Departmental needs and support engineering operation within the Company.

Main Accountabilities

DESIGN BASIS, CODE & STANDARD

Understanding and applying knowledge of design codes, industries standard and practices such as API/ISO/ ASME, etc. and Interpretation of the requirement to meet project requirement

Competent to resolve problems /trouble shoot based on Codes & Standards interpretation

Understand Codes limitation, apply with accuracy and effectiveness.

In-depth understanding of Client’s specification (e.g. PTS, DEP etc.) and provide service which meet contract requirements

Review and raise clarifications on the ITB /Client documents/ Contractual documents in case of ambiguity in definition / lack of clarity / lack of reference/ areas of doubt etc. based on specialist experience /judgment.

KNOWLEDGE OF ROTATING EQUIPMENT

In-depth Understanding of rotating equipment used generally in oil and gas / refinery / industries for onshore and offshore applications, and select correct types of equipment for a given process service application

In-depth Understanding and engineering competence in hydraulics, thermodynamics, aerodynamics, rotor-dynamics, combustion etc.

Able to predict rotating equipment performance without over dependence on Vendor

Competent to review Vendor’s various options (including limitation and /or deviation) and provide detailed technical evaluation (TBE/TBT) of the equipment.

Competent to review in-house and Vendor’s P&IDs and identify interfaces for the equipment

Competent to witness the Vendor FAT / shop testing, and review test reports and provide relevant comments if any

Competent to participate effectively to resolve any issues related to equipment testing in case of failures / deficiencies /under-performance /discrepancy during shop testing.

Competent to provide support by responding to Site Technical Queries (STQ) regarding equipment engineering design /equipment installation / mechanical completion for field acceptance

Competent to explore cost-saving options / energy efficient measures during project execution phase or during proposal, if requested, and if available

Competent to actively involved in the equipment / project HAZOP and close out of any action points

MATERIAL SELECTION

Understanding of various types of materials to be used for different services (Wet CO2 service, sour service, low-temperature service, toxic service, etc) and knowledge of material available in the market for the particular service and equipment, and review of Vendor proposes material.

Understanding of materials grades to be used based on process’s input / material selection report / corrosion study, and provide feedback if necessary, in-case of the material selected are in questions.

WORKING DELIVERABLES

Able to prepare effectively in a timely and productive manner

Calculation Spreadsheets

Technical Data Sheet

Job specification / Equipment specification

Material Requisition (MR/SR)

Technical Clarification

Technical Bid Evaluation / Tabulation (TBE/TBT)

Equipment selection study reports

Input to other disciplines’ deliverables such as layout and utility requirements

Weight data and foundation loading input

Equipment interface details

Equipment list input

Compressor aero / thermodynamics studies and summary

Driver selection and de-rate

Equipment selection study report

VENDOR DATA REVIEW (VDR)

Expert review on Vendor Data Review to meet Codes and Standards, Local Regulations, project and disciplines requirements

Competent to interface with other disciplines like piping /stress group, process, civil, electrical, structural and instrumentation

Able to understand interface issues with other disciplines, and resolve any conflict

Able to conduct VDR meeting with vendor /support Vendor in case of needs to shorten the VDR duration and to achieve project progress.

About you:

We love to hear from you and how you match with this position. To be successful in this mission you should consider the following requirements:

Catch this opportunity and invest in your skills development, should your profile meet these requirements.

The Candidate shall possess a Degree in Mechanical Engineering (B.E. Hons). Possess at least minimum 7 years of engineering design experiences in various rotating equipment for onshore / offshore application, preferably with experiences in Green Hydrogen, Electrolyzer and Carbon Capture Storage Projects.

Additional Information

  • Be willing to travel and stationed at various Engineering Operating Centers / Client Office on needs basis (for overseas assignment)
  • Site or fabrication experiences (1 to 2 years)
  • Exhibit and maintain good relationship with Client / Peers / Equipment Vendor & suppliers.
  • Good Professional Check (feedback) from past Employers / Clients.

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