Regional Project Engineer

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Jotun South East Asia & Pacific (SEAP) Regional Office is looking for Regional Project Engineer who is responsible to support, execute and follow-up on new plant and facilities upgrading projects in the region. This can be done by applying good practices of Engineering and Project Management skills to ensure activities are completed within project timeline, good quality, cost efficient and safe manner in accordance to Jotun's Engineering Standard and HSEQ Policy.

This position will report to the Regional Engineering Manager, and will be based in Glenmarie Shah Alam, Malaysia.

Responsibilities: 

• Manage and support Engineering tasks and projects in the region by setting standards, training, coordinating, audit to ensure that the Jotun Group achieves its objectives.

• Ensure that assigned engineering project costs and quality in the region follow Jotun standards and business principles.

• Implement best practices and standardized engineering solutions in the region.

• Use sound engineering principles to provide efficient technical solutions and development of systems.

• Involve in projects from concept and detail engineering solutions by designing, implementing, testing, commissioning, and handing over to ensure projects' objectives, requirements, and standards are met. Participate and coordinate in supplier and equipment selection including factory acceptance test.

• Ensure further development and provide optimal utilization of Jotun's process control systems in the region for effective and efficient project management and execution.

• Provide technical support to Jotun's factories.

• Provide support in the procurement process, including the development of tender documents and bid evaluation.

• Active interfaces and coordination with other engineering disciplines within Regional and Group Technical to anchor basic and detail design and resolve engineering related matters. Active engagement with external stakeholders for efficient and optimal technical solutions.

Position Specific Description:

• Regional lead for design and review of mechanical discipline covering mechanical Civil, Structure and Architecture (CSA) and process. Support SEAP projects and sites within discipline. Part of the team responsible for regional engineering and handle projects minimum 5 million USD and above.

• Regional lead for design and review of Fire Protection system as per The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and /or legal requirements.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

Qualifications:

• Bachelor and/or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection, Engineering or relevant fields.

• 5+ years' experience in mechanical engineering projects with minimum value of 5 million USD. Preferred proficiency in static and rotating mechanical discipline.

• Experience and proficiency in fire protection design per The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will be advantageous.

• Proven track record in project management.

• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to travel within the region as required.

Personal Qualities

• Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.

• Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively.

• Quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments.

• Demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development.

• Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively.

• Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits.

• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.

• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies.

• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores.

• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.

• A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities.

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun Paints (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE ):

WHO WE ARE

Seeing a prominent market in South East Asia (SEAP), Jotun opened its first factory in Thailand in 1968. Rapid economic development in the region led to new companies and factories in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia and Australia. Jotun SEAP has been awarded a Korn Ferry Engaged Performance Award for year 2019, in recognition of achieving a best-in-class level of "Enablement". We are proud to have an incredibly diversified region with more than 2,000 employees that come from different nationality and background, working together in delivering profitable growth. Throughout our history, we have focused in providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.Jotun Malaysia and Singapore were established in 1983 and 1971, respectively. With the consolidation of Jotun Malaysia & Singapore in 2016, the organisation has consistently delivered strong growth and profitability to become today one of the main contributors to our business in the South East Asia and Pacific region. The company operates three factories in Shah Alam and Nilai and has a wide network of offices and warehouses across Malaysia and Singapore, providing efficient and timely response to our customers. Our aim is to develop employees through a culture of continuous feedback, learning and growth.

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Jotun's company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

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