TECHNICAL ENGINEER SUPERVISOR (Mechanical / Instrumentation) - with Growth Opportunities

Job Summary:

To assist the Manager to oversee and manage the Engineering Department function including technical review on new project orders, engineering documents management, international standards and/or project specifications review for product compliances, while leading the department’s improvement programs and/or process efficiency initiatives.  Maintaining and updating the department’s Standard Operating Procedures and liaising with customers to resolve aftersales technical issues or technical clarifications. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Technical review on new project orders and order assignments to technical engineer & drafter team. 
• Ensure timely submission of engineering documents i.e. Control Schematic Drawing, General Assembly Drawing, Wiring Diagram, Nameplate Drawing, Test Procedure, Data Sheet etc. 
• To review all project engineering documents prepared by technical engineer & drafter team before submitting them to client. 
• Manage engineering change function and ensure engineering documents are updated accordingly.
• Provide advice and guidance to technical engineer & drafter team for any technical queries and to support other ops team on various aspects of technical/engineering matters.
• To check and make recommendations based on common industrial engineering practice, where necessary.
• To provide and implement cost effective and best engineering solutions for project to stay competitive.
• To provide sound engineering practice and engineering calculation where applicable in a timely manner to meet project timeline.
• To review international standards and/or project specifications for product compliance. i.e. ISO 12490 / API 6DX / IOGP S-707 / SHELL DEP standards or other industrial standards related to Valve Automation and/or instrumentation. 
• Providing field support for customers to resolve after-sales technical issues or technical clarifications. 
• To attend internal/external kick off Meeting (KOM) when required. 
• Travel with technicians to installation base and sites if the need arises.
• To assist manager to lead the department’s improvement programs and/or process efficiency initiatives.
• To assist manager in maintaining and updating the department's Standard Operating Procedures. 
• To carry out Engineering personnel annual performance review to ensure competency and give counselling when required.
• Performs additional related duties as requested or required.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

a) Support new employee orientation by providing brief engineering department process flow training. 

b) Support and guide the Operations department in resolving aftermarket technical issues such as Product Design changes / Fault Finding / Supplier Discrepancies. 

c) Support development and upkeep of staff technical competence (Training). Your responsibilities include the design, development of instructor guides, plan (Long-term & short-term) training (Liaison with HR), schedule and conduct training with the staff. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Mechanical/Instrumentation or equivalent
• Minimum 6 to 8 years supervisory experience in Valve Automation and/or instrumentation background, preferably in the Valves & Actuators field for Oil & Gas Market.
• Conversant with ISO 12490 / API 6DX / IOGP S-707 / SHELL DEP standards or other industrial standards related to Valve Automation and/or instrumentation. 
• Possess a strong knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic circuits.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD 2D/3D or drafting software & SAP will be an added advantage.
• Familiar and possess intermediate knowledge in Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365
• Very self-driven and able to drive the team. Possess strong interpersonal skills and can work as a team. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills