Wood

Lead Project & Mechanical Engineer

Wood

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Malaysia

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • The Lead Project & Mechanical 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.

Requirements

  • 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 in atleast 2 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
Benefits
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical engineeringLNGrefinery projectspetrochemical projectscryogenic equipmentdouble wall containment storage tanksloading/unloading armsBOG compressorsliquification packageutility packages
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillswritten communicationoral communicationteam playeradaptabilityorganizational skillsleadership qualitiesjudgmentinitiativecommitment to safety
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering