Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

Kuraray Asia Pacific Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the chemical process industry is seeking an experienced Project Engineer specializing in electrical and instrumentation engineering. The successful candidate will manage projects from engineering through commissioning, ensuring compliance with quality standards and effective collaboration with stakeholders. This role requires strong leadership and problem-solving skills, along with a willingness to work on overseas assignments.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in project engineering.
• Proven track record of managing projects from detailed engineering through start-up.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical, instrumentation, and DCS engineering projects.
• Provide on-site engineering support and oversee construction.
• Develop project execution plans and risk mitigation strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Organizational

Time-Management

Analytical

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Responsibilities:

1. Manage & oversee electrical, instrumentation, and DCS engineering projects from basic/detailed engineering through installation, testing, and commissioning, ensuring timely completion within budget and to quality standards.
2. Design and specify E&I equipment and control systems, review contractor/vendor specifications and drawings in collaboration with the project team.
3. Develop and implement project execution plans, resource allocation, management strategies, and risk mitigation plans.
4. Provide on-site engineering support between contractors and internal teams, overseeing construction, site safety, supervision, and work permit coordination.
5. Review technical issues during construction, ensuring resolution between contractors and internal teams.
6. Report to the project manager and coordinate with other discipline engineers for proper interface and integration.
7. Ensure engineering activities comply with project requirements and specifications.
8. Investigate variation orders and recommend resolutions.
9. Troubleshoot and resolve E&I issues during execution and commissioning phases.
10. Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, including project management, engineers, consultants, contractors, and vendors.
11. Collaborate with stakeholders such as consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
12. Conduct vendor workshops (FAT) and site visits to monitor progress and address potential issues.
13. Develop and review project reports, including status updates, budgets, and technical documentation.
14. Identify and mitigate project risks, developing contingency plans as needed.
15. Ensure effective communication and collaboration among team members and stakeholders.
16. Perform any other duties assigned by the Manager.

Qualifications and Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or related field.
2. At least 5 years of experience in project engineering, preferably in electrical & instrumentation engineering within EPC projects for chemical process plants.
3. Proven track record of managing projects from detailed engineering through start-up and hand-over.
4. Knowledge of industrial control systems, DCS (Yokogawa), and PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi).
5. Strong understanding of electrical & instrumentation engineering principles, codes (NEC), and standards (local and international).
6. Excellent leadership, communication, supervision, and project management skills.
7. Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
8. Proficiency with management tools like MS Project or similar software.
9. Digital skills such as Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Power BI, and SQL for data analysis and visualization.
10. Strong problem-solving, organizational, time-management, and analytical skills.
11. Willingness to work beyond normal hours if required.
12. Prepared to be posted overseas for long-term assignments.