Lead Instrument Engineer - Oil & Gas

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Wood is seeking expressions of interest for a Lead Instrument 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)

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

Suitably qualified in Electrical / Instrument Engineering from a recognised institution, ideally you will have proven experience working in a similar Lead Instrument Engineering role, with relevant design engineering experience within Oil & Gas production and / or processing industries.  

In addition, you will:

• Be recognized as an expert in instrument engineering and have knowledge of advanced principles and techniques of engineering, with experience delivering within a challenging and complex multi-discipline environment. 
• 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.    
• Have a professional level of knowledge of relevant regulatory framework and legislation with an ability to apply relevant technical practices, codes, and standards. 
• 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. 
• Have excellent knowledge of MS Office applications, spreadsheets, and commercial engineering programs.
• Have a passion energy security / transition with the vision to navigate energy models of the future, coupled with your proven experience partnering with clients to be more efficient, sustainable, and optimised to deliver the best energy mix in their respective markets. 
• 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 design engineering experience for major offshore green & brownfield Oil & Gas project.  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 Instrument Engineering professional and looking to take the lead on a major green & brownfield redevelopment and asset life extension project in the Middle East and work from Malaysia - apply today! 

Shortlisting will commence immediately.

Reporting to the Discipline Manager, you will step up and into a dedicated project team.  You will thrive on the challenge of balancing technical, team, client, and project leadership by: 

• Working across mature offshore oil and gas production facilities, with a focus on green & brownfield engineering, asset integrity, redevelopment, and life extension
• Setting clear technical direction for direct reports on any assigned projects and work scopes
• Representing the instrument discipline in design reviews, HAZOPs, HazIDs and LOPA

Your dual focus on relationships and delivery will be essential.  Anticipating client needs beyond the immediate scope, you will drive technical excellence and assurance on the instrument engineering portion, while enabling the ongoing growth and development of your team.  You will also work in close partnership with other disciplines and the client to enable robust technical decisions that ultimately add value to the client and asset portfolio. 

You will bring to life Woods three pillar strategy of Inspired Culture, Delivery Excellence and Profitable Growth on the project. Leading by example, you will consistently display and enforce Wood values and behaviours, and commitment to the highest standards of safe and ethical behaviour, to ensure safe, reliable operations and client satisfaction. 

At Wood you will join an inclusive and diverse global community of inquisitive minds and recognised industry innovators, partnering to create new possibilities.