Project Engineer

Monroe Consulting Group, an Executive Recruitment firm, is partnering with a European multinational organisation and world leader in developing, engineering and supplying technologies, processing plants and proprietary equipment for the Oils & Fats, Animal Feed & Agro Food, Oleochemicals, Biodiesel, Detergents, Surfactants and Chemicals sectors, to hire a Regional Project Engineer for their Industrial division. This opportunity is based in Selangor, Malaysia.

Position Overview

The Regional Project Engineer will lead the technical execution of biodiesel and oleochemical projects across local and global operations, reporting directly to the Head of Projects. This role plays a critical part in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and in full compliance with technical and regulatory standards, directly supporting the organisation's engineering excellence and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering:

• Coordinate with the engineering team to prepare technical data sheet and evaluate technical drawings, plant layout and P&ID diagrams for new projects. Plan and prepare project schedules, standard operating procedures (including safety procedures) and checklists for all projects and monitor the progress. Ensure all procurements are compliance with regulatory requirement and specifications.
• Establish project technical requirements, including preparing and maintaining design basis documents, document list, project distribution, technical evaluation protocol and formats, and project procedures.

Installation & Commissioning:

• Liaise with client's consultants, contractors in project execution/commissioning to ensure projects are carried out within proper design code and safe practices to avoid delays.
• To ensure all the installation are install in accordance to the standard and specifications.
• To participate in commissioning activities.

Project Management:

• Determine project schedule and study project plan.
• Prepare status reports and regularly monitor budgets, contractors and schedules.
• Control project plan by reviewing quotation versus technical sheet.
• Cooperate and communicate effectively with other department within the company.
• Interact daily or meet with clients intermittently to interpret their needs and requirements.

Project Closure:

• To ensure plant are commissioned in accordance to contract and plant acceptance certificate is sign by the end sure.
• To ensure all the payment are collected.

Key Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

• Possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5–10 years of Oleochemical, Oil & Fats or Oil & Gas Technology experience.

Technical / Functional Expertise:

• Strong technical aptitude.
• Efficient time management and activity planning skills.
• Effective in preparing and conducting group presentations.

Soft Skills & Leadership Competencies:

• Excellent inter-personal skills, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Polished and professional image.
• Demonstrates initiative and self-direction.
• Commitment to achievement of company objectives.
• Aspiration to advance into position of increasing responsibility.