Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

INEOS Phenol Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer to enhance the efficiency of E&I systems in a dynamic petrochemical environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to apply your technical expertise in troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimization of critical systems. You will engage in various projects, ensuring safety compliance and operational excellence while collaborating with cross-functional teams. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a commitment to safety and a passion for engineering, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in E&I engineering in petrochemical or oil & gas.
• Proficient in electrical distribution systems and process instrumentation.
• Hands-on experience with DCS and PLC systems.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance and troubleshooting of E&I systems in a petrochemical plant.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.
• Participate in daily maintenance activities and reliability improvement projects.

Skills

Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering

Troubleshooting

Safety Compliance

Process Instrumentation

DCS (Yokogawa Centum VP)

PLC (Omron and Mitsubishi)

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Electronics & Instrumentation

Control & Automation Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

SAP

Job description

INEOS Phenol Singapore Pte Ltd – Jurong Island

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer to support maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvement of E&I systems across our petrochemical plant. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise, a proactive attitude, and a commitment to safety and compliance.

Experience:

· Minimum 2-5 years of relevant experience in E&I engineering within petrochemical, chemical processing, or oil & gas industries.

· Proven experience in the maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of electrical and instrumentation systems in hazardous industrial environments.

· Prior involvement in daily maintenance activities, plant turnaround (TAR), shutdown activities, and reliability improvement projects.

· Proficient in electrical distribution systems (LV/MV), motor controls, switchgears, transformers, and protective relays.

· Solid knowledge of process instrumentation, field transmitters, analyzers, and control valve systems.

· Hands-on experience with DCS (preferably Yokogawa Centum VP), including logic modifications, graphics updates, and control strategy enhancements.

· Familiar with PLC (Omron and Mitsubishi) and communication protocols (HART, Modbus, etc.).

· Skilled in reading and interpreting P&IDs, loop drawings, hook-up diagrams, and single-line diagrams.

· Familiar with loop checks, instrument calibration, logic testing, and system commissioning activities.

· Understanding of Ex installations in hazardous areas and compliance with IEC 60079, ATEX, or NEC standards.

Regulatory & Safety Compliance:

· Strong working knowledge of IEC, IEEE, and Singapore Standards (SS), including MOM regulations.

· Experience with permit-to-work (PTW), Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO), and process safety management systems.

· Knowledge of functional safety requirements (IEC 61511) and SIL classification is an added advantage.

Software & Tools Proficiency:

· Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office.

· Familiarity with SAP.

Behavioral Attributes:

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of technical accuracy.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, vendors, and contractors.

· Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and accountability in field execution and task management.

· Positive attitude, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently under pressure.

· Good team player with humble character.

Additional Requirements:

· Willingness to support emergency call-outs, after-hours duties, and plant shutdown work.

· Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation, or Control & Automation Engineering from a recognized institution.

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