Discipline Lead Pipeline

About PETROS:

At PETROS we aim to achieve sustainable development for Sarawak and the nation through responsible resource management. We embarked on this journey with a purpose: Harnessing Resources for the Sustainable Progress of Sarawak and Beyond. Through innovation collaboration and a forward-thinking approach PETROS aims to pioneer solutions that pave the way for a more sustainable and equitable energy future.

Position Overview:

This role participates in the front-end engineering team for upstream development projects focusing on concept selection and feasibility assessments to deliver technically robust cost-effective and execution-ready project solutions aligned with the organizations business strategy and investment priorities. The role also leads and oversees the Pipeline discipline teams technical performance and capability development through technical guidance coaching mentoring and structured training initiatives to enhance engineering competency support succession planning and enable sustainable organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent PETROS in coordination with COMPANY Discipline Heads and project teams for all pipeline-related engineering design and installation works including pipelines during the operating phase.
• Review design work carried out by third parties (vendors and appointed contractors) and participate in technical audits.
• Establish the actual operating capacities and capabilities of existing field facilities as opposed to design capacities to identify potential bottlenecks and opportunities for optimization.
• Identify potential applications and opportunities for the implementation of new technologies.
• Actively develop local staff to fulfil engineering and management roles by providing guidance coaching and required development opportunities.
• Develop and maintain relevant engineering standards and guidelines.
• Ensure safety aspects are incorporated into design activities throughout the project lifecycle including HAZID HAZOP IPF classification methodology and implementation.
• Provide life cycle cost analysis for pipeline-related projects and initiatives.
• Prepare engineering construction and material estimates project schedules resource planning and other related technical deliverables.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Professional Engineer/Chartered Engineer registration (e.g. BEM) and membership with a relevant professional institution would be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 15 years of practical engineering design experience in the offshore and onshore Oil & Gas industry with at least 7 years in coordinating engineering design teams.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in pipeline engineering design including pipeline routing installation pre-commissioning integrity management maintenance operations and feasibility/detailed design works.
• Experience in offshore and onshore pipeline installation construction and Operators work experience would be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with relevant Oil & Gas standards and codes including API ASME ISO and DNV.
• Experience in flow assurance studies cost estimation budgeting project scheduling contract and risk management.
• Proficiency in relevant engineering software such as OFFPIPE CAESAR II AUTOPIPE PIPESIM and project planning tools such as Microsoft Project or Primavera.
• Relevant pipeline engineering training certifications or experience in design and installation of umbilicals cables and flexible pipes would be an added advantage.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and inclusive work environment that fosters growth and innovation.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package including healthcare retirement plans paid leave etc.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a global organization.
• The chance to be part of transformative projects that impact Sarawak and beyond.

Application Deadline: 16 August 2026