1. Role Overview
We are seeking an Asset & Maintenance Engineer to support the integrity, reliability, and performance of upstream oil and gas assets. This role focuses on ensuring equipment and facilities operate safely and efficiently through effective maintenance strategies and asset management practices.
This is a hands-on role supporting both onshore and offshore operations, with strong involvement in troubleshooting, maintenance planning, and asset optimisation.
2. Key Responsibilities
Asset Integrity & Reliability
- Monitor integrity of production facilities, pipelines, and equipment
- Support and implement asset integrity management systems (AIMS)
- Conduct and support reliability studies (RBI, RCM, FMEA)
- Identify and mitigate equipment risks and failure points
Maintenance Management
- Plan and oversee preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance activities
- Optimise maintenance strategies to reduce downtime and extend asset life
- Ensure effective use of CMMS systems (e.g. SAP, Maximo)
- Manage maintenance backlog and prioritise critical work orders
Operational Support
- Provide technical support to operations teams (onshore/offshore)
- Troubleshoot equipment failures and recommend corrective actions
- Support startup, shutdown, and turnaround (TAR) activities
Performance & Cost Optimisation
- Monitor maintenance KPIs (MTBF, MTTR, availability)
- Identify cost optimisation opportunities while maintaining reliability
- Support maintenance budgeting and forecasting
Compliance & Coordination
- Ensure compliance with PETRONAS Technical Standards (PTS) and regulatory requirements
- Participate in HAZOP, HAZID, and safety audits
- Coordinate contractors and vendors to ensure quality and compliance
- Maintain accurate technical documentation and reporting
3. Requirements
Experience
- Minimum 8–10 years in upstream oil & gas operations or maintenance
- Experience supporting offshore facilities is an advantage
- Strong exposure to maintenance and asset integrity in operational environments
Technical Competencies
- Good knowledge of rotating and static equipment (pumps, compressors, turbines, valves)
- Familiar with CMMS systems (SAP, Maximo)
- Understanding of asset integrity and reliability methodologies (RBI, RCM, FMEA)
Certifications (Preferred)
- CMRP
- API / NACE certifications
- BOSIET (for offshore exposure)
4. Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment
- Good coordination with operations, contractors, and vendors
- Strong safety mindset and compliance awareness
- Able to manage multiple priorities under pressure
5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Asset uptime and availability
- Maintenance backlog performance
- Reduction in unplanned downtime
- Cost efficiency vs budget
- Safety performance (e.g. zero LTI)