SPS Delivery Lead Engineer

SPS Delivery Lead Engineer – Drilling Services
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Duration: 1.5–5 years
Status: Residential

Summary
We are seeking an experienced SPS Delivery Lead – Drilling Services to join a major ultra-deepwater greenfield development in Malaysia.
The role will take responsibility for the full lifecycle delivery of subsea wellhead systems, tubing hangers, Xmas Trees (XT) and associated hardware/tooling, from procurement and manufacturing through testing, logistics and offshore installation support.
You will act as a key interface between the SPS Contractor, Drilling, SURF, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality and Installation teams, ensuring safe, compliant and on-schedule delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution and delivery of wellhead, tubing hanger and Xmas Tree systems.
• Act as the primary interface with the SPS Contractor for hardware package delivery.
• Monitor manufacturing progress, quality, schedule and contractual milestones.
• Coordinate Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, QA/QC, Logistics and Installation interfaces.
• Manage delivery schedules, progress reporting, risks and mitigation actions.
• Lead readiness activities including FAT, SIT, EFAT, loadout and offshore readiness reviews.
• Ensure all H3SE requirements and project standards are implemented throughout delivery.
• Support logistics, packaging, preservation, transportation and storage activities.
• Ensure effective handover to installation and operations teams.
• Monitor Contractor and supplier performance and support change management.
• Provide progress updates and technical support to project leadership.
• Support offshore installation and connection activities.
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Subsea Engineering or a related discipline.
• 15+ years’ experience in large offshore Oil & Gas subsea projects.
• Recent experience with a major SPS Contractor covering detailed design, fabrication, delivery and offshore execution.
• Strong experience with subsea hardware, particularly:
  • Wellhead systems
  • Tubing hangers
  • Xmas Trees
  • Associated tooling
• Strong subsea drilling knowledge and experience.
• Experience in deepwater/ultra-deepwater projects.
• Strong understanding of H3SE, QA/QC, manufacturing and delivery processes.
• Excellent communication and written English.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple disciplines, contractors and cultures.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

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