Project Engineer

Duties and responsibilities:

1. Project Kick-off & Planning:

• Attend kick-off meetings with Jord Internation (JI) /Jord Malaysia (JM) and review specs and procedures for assembly/testing needs.


• Identify bottlenecks, workspace, crane/lifting needs, welder qualifications, and plan schedules.

2. Drawing, Documentation & Procedure:

• Expedite General Arrangement/assembly drawings and Issued for Construction (IFC) procedures (hydrotest, expansion, leak test, etc.).


• Clarify Technical Queries (TQs) and deviations with QA/QC and JI's Project Manager.


• Ensure approval of all required procedures and welding documentation.

3. Procurement & Material Coordination:

• To raise POR (Purchase Order Request) based on drawing and Project specification.


• Follow up on free-issued & bought out items (from JI) and JM-procured materials (structures, tools, spares).


• Ensure timely Goods Release Note issuance, resolve QC comments, and coordinate with procurement/vendors.

4. Assembly & Fabrication Oversight:

• Monitor delivery of headers box, painting item, and structural readiness.


• Ensure Tube to tube sheet welding, tube trimming, tube expansion, and inspections are done per Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) and schedule.


• Coordinate with the production team and plan for extra shifts if needed to avoid delays.

5. Testing & Inspection:

• Arrange Third Party Inspector /Authorized Inspector for inspections, submit Notification of Inspections (NOI) and update inspection calendars.


• Monitor and involvement of hydrotest, flushing, drying, Non-destructive examination (NDE), Factory Acceptance Test (internal and official), and client punch list closeouts.

6. Packing, Dispatch & Logistics:

• Ensure proper disassembly, packing per requirements, and accurate packing/shipping documents.


• Coordinate with JI and client logistics, dispatch, and follow up Inspection & Release Notice (IRN) issuance.


• Submit Manufacturer Data Record (MDR) within 2 weeks of IRN.

7. Meetings & Coordination:

• Attend daily/weekly project meetings, address ad hoc issues proactively, and lead team discussions for quick resolutions.

8. Cost & Compliance Management:

• Raise NCRs or over budget events when necessary.


• Follow Jord's Integrated Management System and ASME systems and handle additional scope via Variation Order and Purchase Order revisions.


•  To update Job Sky costing on a weekly basis and attend monthly Sky Cost meeting with JI.

Skills and Experience:

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree, Engineering (Mechanical), Engineering (Industrial) or equivalent


• Thorough knowledge of engineering practices (Boiler making, Metal Fabrication, Welding, Fitting & Machining)


• Experience in the manufacture of Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers, pressure vessels etc and the relevant code


• Minimum 7 years of experience in project management for steel fabrication industry or in the related field is required for this position


• Proven experience in managing high-value projects from inception to completion.


• Strong knowledge of construction processes, contracts, and regulatory requirements.


• Attention to details, strong teamwork spirit and positive working attitude


• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, Primavera, and other project management tools.


• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and manage multiple projects simultaneously