Senior Project Engineer

Engineering
Malaysia
October 9, 2025
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Job Description

Shell

What you’ll be doing

 

Oversee the end-to-end delivery of the SMDS project portfolio, ensuring alignment with business strategy, safety, quality, cost, and schedule targets. Drive integration across functions, optimize project execution, and support long-term planning and asset readiness

  • Lead SMDS project portfolio from selection to operation.
  • Champion long-term planning by integrating brownfield and growth strategies.
  • Ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery by collaborating with MTAC, Production, Engineering, and Technology.
  • Streamline project delivery processes with cross-functional input.
  • Ensure tools, resources, and assurance processes are in place and effectively used (e.g., ORS, PCAP).
  • Communicate project status to leadership, DRBs, and external stakeholders.
  • Act as the single point of contact for project-related issues; manage risks with Production teams.
  • Coordinate with MTAC for effective execution of plant changes and turnarounds.
  • Foster strong interfaces across departments to ensure integration and resource alignment.
  • Promote safety leadership and coach project engineering staff and contractors.
  • Manage project budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Ensure compliance with Shell and regulatory standards in project execution.
  • Maintain engineering data systems (AIM, SAP, IMS, EDW, VT).
  • Deliver Project-to-Asset (P2A) transitions for assigned projects.
  • Support governance processes (DRB, SteerCo, Assurance) as needed.
  • Track and embed key project indicators in execution plans.
  • Recommend improvements to engineering/design standards.
  • Oversee resolution of project issues.
  • Build relationships with external stakeholders and authorities.
  • Manage hardware changes across the SMDS plant.
  • Oversee strategic and plant-level asset information management.
  • Coach and manage performance of junior engineers.
  • Execute special assignments from the Portfolio Project Manager.

 

What you bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Electronics, or Instrumentation & Control), with proven experience in instrumentation and project delivery within the oil & gas sector.
  • Strong background in instrumentation engineering, process control, automation, and hands-on experience in design, troubleshooting, maintenance, or assurance in a manufacturing environment.
  • Familiarity with Shell DEPs or equivalent industry standards is an advantage.
  • Skilled in Root Cause Analysis and other structured problem-solving methodologies.
  • Demonstrated ability in coaching, cross-functional collaboration, and effective communication.
  • Experienced in managing multi-disciplinary projects and plant modifications.
  • Willing to relocate and work in Bintulu, Sarawak.

 

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