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At Subsea7, we are looking for people who think differently. We want people who can bring new ideas and who are willing to take on challenges that will enable us to make a positive impact on a global stage. 

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Title:  Senior Fabrication Engineer

Location: 

Kuala Lumpur, MY

Job Closing Date:  30 Oct 2026

As Subsea7 continues to look ahead to potential future projects in Malaysia, we are building our talent pipeline and would like to connect with experienced professionals within Fabrication.

 

Please note that this is not immediate vacancy. This talent pipeline is being created in anticipation of potential upcoming work, allowing us to understand the experience available in the market and connect with prospective candidates at an early stage.

 

If your experience is within Fabrication and you would be interested in exploring future opportunities with Subsea7, we encourage you to register your interest here.

 

Position Overview

  • Interface with the fabrication yard team to ensure good preparation and execution of all fabrication, testing and loadout activities.
  • Collaborate and interface with the Project Office (KL) to ensure accurate two-way communication.
  • Ensure all technical matters are properly managed as per the Clients specifications and approved project procedures.
  • Resolve fabrication site issues as required.
  • Manage all technical and operational interfaces between the fabrication yard, Project Office, Client and supporting engineering/technical disciplines to ensure effective execution and communication

Key Responsibilities

General

  • Lead the Project Fabrication Site Team
  • Attend and actively participate in site Kick Off, Readiness Review, and regularly occurring meetings.
  • Input as required to any daily, weekly and monthly reports.

 

HSSE (Health, Safety, Security, Environment)

  • Promote Subsea 7 HSSE culture throughout all phases of the fabrication works.
  • Ensure suitable HSSE practice is applied during the preparation and planning of fabrication works.
  • Monitor the work during execution to ensure HSSE compliance with agreed systems and processes.
  • Participate in all Project HIRA meetings being conducted at the fabrication site.
  • With support of Project HSE, ensure satisfactory close out of any engineering related actions from the HIRA’s.
  • Attend weekly site walkabouts and HSSE meetings.
  • Stop any work that is deemed to be unsafe.

Engineering

  • Ensure approved engineering deliverables, procedures and specifications are communicated, understood and implemented by the fabrication yard.
  • Engage structural and piping design engineers, welding engineer and materials and coating engineers to resolved technical issues.
  • Resolve all materials and engineering issues arising on site, including delivery dates.
  • Ensure Management of Change is strictly and effectively followed, via all processes including TQ’s, deviations and design drawing revisions.
  • Verify that all work has been completed in accordance with the approved project procedures and specifications.
  • Co-ordinate, and manage all factory and site integration testing is successfully completed and verified by required parties.
  • Review and required lift plans and movement method statements.
  • Seek appropriate engineering support from Project Team where necessary.

 

Planning

  • Ensure the fabrication schedule aligns with project requirements for float and loadout dates.
  • Implement mitigation and recovery actions to prevent schedule slippage.
  • Monitor the site schedule and verify, on a weekly basis, that the progress is a fair and accurate assessment of the work completed within the period.
  • Provide all schedule information required by the project planner in the Project Office.
  • Co-ordinate vessel arrival, loadout requirements and vessel turnaround times and sail away dates.
  • In conjunction with the Project SCM Lead, organise a robust system for site instructions, time sheet recording and approval for any reimbursable type works.

 

Quality

  • Alert site QC representatives about any QA /QC issues occurring, advise Project Management.
  • Support the Site QC Team and Project Quality Advisor in resolving QA/QC issues and ensuring compliance with project requirements.
  • Manage the Punchlist process to ensure all items and snagging list are complete prior to sign off of the completion certification.
  • Support the documentation and certification compilation review and completion.

 

All Fabrication professionals will be expected to demonstrate:

  • Demonstrated commitment to HSE, Quality and safe working practices, with the awareness to challenge unsafe behaviours or conditions.
  • Effective communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and multicultural project teams.
  • Ability to work effectively in a changing project environment, managing changing priorities and responding appropriately to emerging fabrication requirements.
  • Good working knowledge of fabrication processes, materials, testing, inspection and coating activities, appropriate to the seniority of the position.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with Engineering, Quality, HSE, Supply Chain, Planning, Operations and other project functions.
  • Good written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate effectively in a professional and technical environment.
  • Willingness and ability to work at and travel to fabrication yards and project sites as required by the project.

 

Qualification Requirements:

  • Relevant Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification.
  • 8+ years of relevant experience within the Oil & Gas, Energy or a comparable engineering and construction environment.
  • Extensive experience in structural, heavy steel, piping and jumper fabrication, including fabrication yard or site-based execution.
  • Solid knowledge of fabrication processes, materials, welding, testing, inspection, coatings and relevant codes and standards.
  • Good understanding of fabrication planning, progress monitoring and scheduling.
  • Effective site leadership, coordination and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve technical and execution issues.
  • Execution-focused, with sound judgement and the ability to manage changing project priorities and site requirements.

 

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An environment where you can thrive 
We recognise that having a diverse team makes us a better, smarter team. Diversity is something we value and regard it as key to our success. 

We encourage new ways of thinking and celebrate our wide range of skills that help us continually challenge the status quo and inspire innovation. An inclusive and diverse environment fosters creativity, improves decision-making and introduces new ways of thinking. 

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Subsea7 and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Fair employment practices, fair treatment for all individuals and equal opportunity on the basis of merit are the foundation of how we work and develop together. 

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•    We would encourage you to include a cover letter as part of your application. It’s your chance to tell us why you would be a brilliant addition to our team. 
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