Country
Malaysia
City
KUALA LUMPUR
Workplace location
KUALA LUMPUR-PETRONAS TWIN TWRS(MYS)
Employer company
TotalEnergies EP Sarawak Inc.
Domain
Information Systems
Type of contract
Fixed term position
Contract duration
2 Years
Experience
Minimum 10 years

Context & Environment

Are you a skilled engineer who thrives in complex technical environments, enjoys solving mission‑critical challenges, and is motivated by ensuring reliable, secure communication systems?

 

TotalEnergies EP Malaysia is looking for a hands‑on, technically strong, and safety‑driven Telecommunication Engineer to join our IT & Telecom team. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working across onshore and offshore environments, managing a wide range of communication technologies, and supporting safe and efficient operations in the energy sector.

Activities

Your Impact

As the Telecommunication Engineer, you will ensure the availability, reliability, and cybersecurity of all telecom systems supporting our offshore and onshore operations. You will:

  • Implement and maintain telecom systems for offshore and onshore facilities.
  • Design secure telecom networks for OT environments, including SCADA, DCS, and PLC systems.
  • Establish network segmentation, firewalls, VLANs, and DMZs between IT and OT.
  • Execute preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and system health monitoring.
  • Maintain documentation, drawings, configuration backups, and spare parts readiness.
  • Provide technical support during shutdowns, upgrades, and emergency situations.
  • Coordinate procurement, repairs, and vendor performance for telecom systems.
  • Lead OT cybersecurity measures and serve as the Local Industrial Cyber Security Officer (L‑iCSO).
  • Manage cybersecurity risk assessments, compliance, audits, and incident response.
  • Ensure telecom systems comply with HSE requirements, hazardous‑area standards, and ERP readiness.

Candidate Profile

What We Are Looking For

To succeed in this role, you should have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum 8 years of telecom engineering experience in offshore/onshore oil and gas operations.
  • Expertise in networking equipment (Cisco switches, routers, firewalls, wireless).
  • Strong knowledge of radio systems, PA/GA, PABX/VOIP, and satellite systems (VSAT/LEO).
  • Deep understanding of OT cybersecurity standards and hazardous‑area certifications (IECEx, ATEX).
  • Familiarity with ICSS systems.
  • CCNA or equivalent certification preferred.
  • Strong communication, problem‑solving, and project management skills.

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.

Why TotalEnergies?

Join a global multi‑energy company where advanced telecommunications play a crucial role in safe, efficient, and reliable operations. In this role, you will work with cutting‑edge technologies, support high‑impact offshore operations, and collaborate with international teams to drive innovation and operational excellence.

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