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Wood has an opportunity for a Lead Mechanical Engineer who has previous working experience in an Integrated Project Management team / PMC role for an LNG facility/terminal EPC project. The role will provide leadership and oversight from a project and execution assurance perspective for mechanical engineering scope.
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The Role
The Lead Mechanical Project Engineer is responsible for the safe, high‑quality, and schedule‑driven delivery of mechanical engineering scopes across all project phases. The role provides technical leadership and project oversight, coordinating closely with EPC contractors, multidisciplinary engineering teams, and key stakeholders to ensure designs and deliverables align with project requirements. Accountability includes ensuring outcomes meet approved designs, specifications, budgets, schedules, and applicable Owner and regulatory standards while managing technical risk and supporting efficient project execution.
What we can offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Malaysia
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
- Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
- Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
- Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people. www.woodplc.com
Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
Responsibilities:
- Execute Mechanical work scope in accordance with applicable Project Procedures and Standards as a part of Integrated Project Management team to meet the quality, schedule, cost, and safety requirements.
- Represent the Company for Mechanical discipline matters for the project.
- Lead & co-ordinate all Mechanical Engineering activities for the project
- Review & approval of various technical documents to ensure it meets project requirements.
- Review of Painting, Insulation, Welding & Material Selection documents.
- Coordinate with various stakeholders on all technical issues to arrive at appropriate resolution.
- Field Engineering Support
- Identify & resolve major engineering and inter-discipline issues
- Value engineering and design optimization leading to savings in CAPEX.
Qualifications:
What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.
Expected:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university with at least 15 years of experience in LNG as well as Refinery / Petrochemical projects
- Experience of working as a Lead Mechanical Engineer on LNG facilities / LNG terminal projects.
- Design & working knowledge of various LNG cryogenic equipment like double wall containment storage tanks, loading/unloading arms, loading/unloading hoses, BOG compressors, liquification package, utility packages, flare package, etc meeting international codes & standards.
- Well versed with applicable international codes & standards
- Well versed in Design requirements specific to Malaysia local regulation and Authority Approvals
- Possess good interpersonal skill with sound written & oral communication skills
- Highly motivated and demonstrates personal initiative.
- A team player and able to work under pressure without supervision.
- High level of awareness and commitment to safety in all aspects of daily work
- Adaptable and flexible to the changing needs of projects
- Well organized, observant, good interpersonal and communication skills
- Display both good judgment and leadership qualities
- Ability to work with timelines/targets.
- Ability to be assertive and drive culture change when required.
- Excellent interpersonal organizational, communication and team building skills.
- Role model Wood’s values & behaviours
Personal attributes:
It takes a diverse and inclusive community of inquisitive minds to unlock tomorrow’s solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.
If you are an experienced Lead Mechanical Project Engineer, ready for your next challenge - apply today!
Shortlisting will commence immediately.
