Automation Commissioning Engineer: DCS/PLC Start-Up

Siemens Energy, Inc.

Singapore

On-site

SGD 56,000 - 100,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking an Automation - Service & Commissioning engineer to deliver safe installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up and lifecycle support for automation systems in Oil & Gas, Chemical and Process industries.

You will troubleshoot DCS/PLC/HMI systems, prepare commissioning procedures, coordinate with customers and internal teams, and train operators. Willingness to travel internationally is required and a degree in Electrical/Electronics/Automation is preferred.

Qualifications

Hands-on experience with industrial automation, DCS, PLC and AC/DC VFD systems.
Strong fault-finding and system-level troubleshooting capability.
Experience with Siemens PLC, HMI, PCS7, DCS and SINAMICS drive systems is an advantage.
Understanding of industrial communication networks and system interfaces is preferred.
Experience in Offshore, Oil & Gas, Chemical or Process Industry applications.
Knowledge of functional testing, commissioning documentation and customer handover.
Familiarity with digital service tools and remote diagnostic platforms.
Working knowledge of AI-enabled tools, including Copilot-supported workflows, for troubleshooting, reporting, knowledge retrieval and service productivity.
Ability to use digital tools responsibly while protecting customer and company information.
Strong analytical, communication and customer-facing skills.
Safety-focused, service-oriented and accountable.
Able to work independently and within multicultural project teams.
Comfortable working under pressure and travelling internationally.
Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Automation or a related engineering discipline.
Minimum 3–5 years of relevant commissioning, service or troubleshooting experience.
Experience leading commissioning or start-up activities and operator training is an advantage.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe and reliable installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, troubleshooting and lifecycle service support for automation, HMI, DCS systems across Oil & Gas, Chemical, and Process Industries.
Perform installation inspections, pre-commissioning, functional testing, commissioning and equipment start-up.
Troubleshoot automation, DCS, PLC, HMI systems during planned service and emergency support.
Prepare and review commissioning procedures in accordance with project specifications, quality standards and HSE requirements.
Coordinate with customers, engineering, project management and service teams throughout execution.
Support start-up, sail-away and sea-trial activities for offshore, Chemical, Process Industries, projects.
Conduct customer operator training using approved manuals and procedures.
Monitor progress and prepare accurate site reports, commissioning records and follow-up actions.
Identify spare-parts, retrofit, upgrade and obsolescence requirements.
Support service, spare-parts and lifecycle upgrade proposals.
Complete timesheets, expense claims and service documentation accurately and on time.
Safe, high-quality commissioning execution and timely issue resolution.
Accurate documentation, successful handover and customer satisfaction.
Identification of spares, upgrades and lifecycle service opportunities.