Project Engineer
Johor, Malaysia
Permanent position
About Us:
James Fisher is a global engineering services company. From our origins as a ship owner and operator, we’ve evolved to provide the expertise and innovative technology our customers need in the harshest of environments across Energy, Defence and Maritime Transport.
The Energy Division provides safe, sustainable products and services for two core markets, oil and gas and renewables.
This role sits within James Fisher Offshore Decommissioning who currently operate across Australia and APAC, JFO CFE operates in APAC (Indonesia, Taiwan, India).
The Role:
The Project Engineer is responsible for the successful planning, design, execution, and completion of projects related to decommissioning projects that includes abrasive severance units, mechanical cutters.
Also, a transition into the upcoming CFE works in to the region, this includes ensuring projects meet all technical specifications, are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with all safety and regulatory standards.
Principle Accountabilities:
- Plan, design, and oversee the implementation abrasive severance projects
- Develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets in collaboration with project managers and other stakeholders.
- Conduct feasibility studies and prepare detailed engineering designs and specifications
- Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and consultants to ensure project objectives are met.
- Monitor project progress, manage risks, and make adjustments as necessary to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and environmental guidelines throughout the project lifecycle.
- Working with the project manager prepare and present project reports and updates to senior management and stakeholders.
- Liaise with regulatory bodies, local authorities, and other external parties to obtain necessary permits and approvals.
- Conduct site inspections and project audits to ensure adherence to engineering standards and specifications.
- Collaborate with the procurement team to source materials and services, ensuring technical requirements are met. Assist in Supply Chain Management in identifying potential vendors required for the project based on technical capabilities and cost
- Facilitate the handover of completed projects to operations teams, including providing training and documentation as required.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Able to demonstrate experience in leading engineering teams through transmission outage programmes.
- You will need the ability to solve complex technical problems, along with a history of innovative engineering solutions.
- A relevant degree in engineering
- Solid experience in the design, planning, and management of decommissioning projects
- In-depth knowledge of decommissioning projects specifically in abrasive cutting units, standards, and best practices.
Who are we looking for?
You will need strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities.
The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle emergency situations effectively and to be a team player.
*This role is to be based out of our Johor Bahru location and is a full time office position, candidates are expected to be based within commuting distance from our facility.
You must have the right to live and work in Malaysia.
Due to the volume of applications that we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
James Fisher & Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and as a Disability Confident employer we are committed to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.