Lead (Operations & Engineering)/ Concept Engineer

Job Description

Petroleum Authority of Brunei Darussalam

Job Summary
We seek a dedicated and experienced Lead (Operations & Engineering)/ Concept Engineer to join our Petroleum Authority of Brunei Darussalam team. He/she will lead and oversee the country’s Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) scope across all upstream infrastructure, developments – offshore and onshore, including new field developments, tie-banks, facility upgrades, debottlenecking initiatives and brownfield rejuvenation. He/she will also assume oversight of the broader Operations and Engineering portfolio.

If you thrive on tackling complex technical challenges, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities
·  Serve as the Authority’s technical lead and subject matter expert on FEED for oil and gas infrastructure projects, particularly for deepwater and late-life assets.

·  Provide strategic guidance and technical assurance during conceptual design, pre-FEED, and FEED phases of field development proposals.

·   Evaluate and advise on field development plans (FDPs), facility designs, and tie-in concepts to ensure robust engineering solutions and regulatory alignment.

·   Challenge project assumptions and economics from a technical lens, driving value engineering and fit-for-purpose design.

·    Interface with project developers, consultants, and internal stakeholders to assess engineering deliverables and project readiness for FID.

· Lead the development and implementation of front-end regulatory frameworks, policies, and technical standards related to infrastructure planning and development.

·   Provide oversight and technical advice on asset integrity programs, pipeline and facility maintenance, and infrastructure risk mitigation.

·       Contribute to regulatory assurance for field development execution across EPCIC and RFSU stages.

·       Support the Authority’s role in governing Decommissioning & Restoration (D&R) planning and implementation.

·       Facilitate stakeholder engagements to ensure alignment in project execution and infrastructure stewardship.

Qualifications & Skills Required
·    Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent discipline

·   Recognised professional engineering qualifications, certifications or equivalent industry accreditation (e.g. Chartered Engineer, PE,  ASEAN Eng or similar) are highly valued.

·  Postgraduate qualifications or certifications in Project Development or Deepwater Engineering or related disciplines are an advantage.

·    Minimum 10 years of experience in upstream oil and gas, with at least 5 years in FEED roles for deepwater or complex brownfield/ greenfield developments.

·  Strong command of upstream project development cycles, including field development planning, conceptual studies, pre-FEED, FEED and FID readiness.

·   Familiar with international engineering standards (API, ISO,DNV), project delivery frameworks and regulatory review processes.

·    Skilled in stakeholder management, project risk assessment and technical due diligence.

·       Effective communicator with all levels of stakeholder

·       Strong analytical mindset, problem-solving capabilities and decision-making acumen.