Principal Technical Safety Engineer - Expression of Interest (Malaysia Oil & Gas)

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Wood is seeking expressions of interest for a Principal Technical Safety Engineer to join our Malaysia team as we partner with a major player in the Oil & Gas industry on the FEED phase of one of the Middle East's most significant offshore redevelopment and asset life extension projects, encompassing both greenfield developments and brownfield modifications. This opportunity is available to Malaysian citizens, permanent residents on a 12-month fixed-term contract commencing in December 2026

Designing the future. Transforming the World.

Wood has a deep history of pioneering technical expertise globally for more than 160 years, from the North Sea to the offshore fields of the Malay Basin, Sabah and Sarawak, and the world-class energy hubs of Kerteh and Pengerang, and is now embarking on an exciting new chapter.  Building on decades of engineering excellence from Malaysia, Wood invites you to help shape the future of the energy industry across Asia Pacific and beyond.

Join us in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, one of Southeast Asia's leading business and energy centres, where global connectivity, cultural diversity and engineering excellence come together.  Supporting industry-leading clients across the oil & gas, petrochemical, refining, chemicals and energy sectors, you will contribute to some of the world's most significant projects while enjoying the benefits of a modern, vibrant, and highly liveable city.  From its iconic skyline and thriving international business community to its affordability, accessibility, and strategic position at the centre of Asia Pacific, Kuala Lumpur offers the perfect blend of career opportunity and lifestyle.

At Wood Malaysia, you will thrive in a collegiate and collaborative team culture, partnering with like-minded professionals to solve complex challenges, deliver technical excellence and create new possibilities for our clients and communities.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and complex projects delivered to leaders of industry across traditional, renewable, and emerging energy sectors
• Competitive salary with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Flexible working arrangements balancing client, team, and individual needs
• Commitment to continuous professional development, with development plans tailored to your individual needs and aspirations
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Commitment to your wellbeing through access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

#LI-Hybrid

Reporting to the Discipline Manager, you will step up and into a dedicated project team, focussed on major offshore redevelopment and asset life extension projects, delivering a combination of greenfield developments and brownfield modifications within mature offshore oil and gas production assets.

You will provide Technical Safety leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from feasibility and Pre-FEED through FEED and EPCM execution, ensuring safe, compliant, cost-effective and operationally robust solutions. Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, project management, clients, regulators and supply chain partners, you will be responsible for delivering technical excellence while supporting successful project outcomes aligned with Wood's standards, systems and values.

As a senior technical leader, you will balance project delivery, stakeholder engagement, team development and client relationship management, providing trusted advice and guidance to support informed decision-making and safe, commercially effective project execution. You will champion Wood's commitment to Inspired Culture, Delivery Excellence and Profitable Growth while consistently demonstrating the highest standards of safety, integrity and professional conduct.

In addition, you will:

• Lead and deliver Process Safety, Loss Prevention and Fire Protection engineering activities across Concept, Pre-FEED, FEED and EPC/EPCM project phases, ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance and safe project outcomes.
• Act as the technical authority for Process Safety Engineering, driving risk-based decision-making and the application of safety-by-design principles across facility layouts, systems and operations.
• Lead and facilitate Process Safety studies including HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, LOPA, QRA, FERA, Facility Siting and Process Safety Case assessments, ensuring effective identification and mitigation of process risks.
• Provide technical leadership and assurance for firewater systems, fire and gas detection systems, firefighting systems, passive fire protection, hazardous area classification and other safety-critical systems.
• Oversee consequence modelling, firewater hydraulic analysis and specialised safety engineering studies, ensuring the application of recognised industry methodologies, standards and software tools.
• Manage, mentor and develop Process Safety personnel, supporting technical capability growth, resource planning, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives within the discipline.
• Support proposals, estimates, business development and client engagement activities while maintaining alignment with client requirements, company standards, applicable legislation and industry best practice.

You must hold (or be eligible to obtain) legal working rights in Malaysia as either a Malaysia Citizen or Permanent Resident. 

Ideally, you will be qualified with a bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical (or related) Engineering discipline from a recognised institution, with 15+ years of relevant experience within the Oil & Gas production and / or processing industries, together with proven experience delivering Technical Safety / Process Safety engineering across Concept, Pre FEED, FEED, and EPC/EPCM projects (greenfield and brownfield) and have expertise in:

• Process safety studies (HAZOP, LOPA, SIL, QRA, PCS, Safety Case)
• Firewater, fire & gas, firefighting, and passive fire protection system design
• Hydraulic calculations, consequence modelling, and safety system sizing

In addition, you will:

• Proficiency in developing and reviewing PFDs, P&IDs, data sheets, calculations, and technical reports
• Solid working knowledge of international codes, standards, client specifications, and local regulatory requirements
• Experience defining scopes of work and reviewing outputs from third party safety studies
• Be a leader of people with several years of supervisory experience, capable of engendering an entrepreneurial spirit of cooperation and energising diverse teams to adopt best practice, driving optimal performance with safety at the heart of everything we do.    
• Be commercially astute with a “solutions mindset”, skilled in the management of risk during the design process consistent with safety, technical and commercial requirements.
• Be an articulate communicator (both written and verbal) including well-developed technical report writing and professional presentation skills. 
• Be customer focused with an ability to develop trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders, while balancing operational excellence to contribute to the competitive advantage of #teamwood. 

What will set you apart will be your previous experience on large scale offshore Oil & Gas projects (Greenfield or Brownfield).  Exposure to projects in the Middle East is advantageous but not essential. 

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 a Technical Safety professional based in Malaysia and looking to take the lead on an iconic offshore redevelopment and asset life extension project in the Middle East - apply today! 

Shortlisting will commence immediately.