Electrical and Instrument Engineer

Connect Energy; Singapore; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer to join their team on Jurong Island. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for planning and executing maintenance activities while overseeing a team of superintendents. Your expertise in electrical and instrumentation systems will be crucial for troubleshooting complex issues and ensuring optimal plant operations. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and drive technical training for stakeholders. If you are a proactive leader with a passion for engineering, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in petrochemical or pharmaceutical industries.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical and instrumentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee maintenance activities in a petrochemical plant.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex electrical and instrumentation issues.

Skills

Electrical Equipment Troubleshooting

Instrumentation Knowledge

Team Leadership

Problem-Solving Skills

Project Coordination

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Instrumentation Engineering

Degree in Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

PLC Systems

Process Control Systems

Chemical Processing Equipment

Job description

Connect Energy partners with an engineering company in the Chemical / Petrochemical industry to look for an ELECTRICAL AND INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER to work in Jurong Island.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and prepare daily / ad hoc/ shut down maintenance activities to be executed within schedule
• Oversee a team of superintendents by providing coaching and mentoring.
• Evaluate all maintenance planning and work execution documents (e.g Long Term Maintenance Plan, Critical Equipment List etc)
• Draft and revise new / current maintenance work procedures and work instructions
• Collaboration with superintendent to analyze data of plants' critical equipment from predictive to preventive maintenance activities to make recommendations and/ or countermeasures, to upkeep proper documentation of maintenance and improvement works, to fulfil ISO requirements by establishing procedures and calibration forms, and training of personnel.
• Supporting the Superintendent to plan, execute and coordinate the Shut Down Maintenance (SDM) work in assigned plants, including statutory inspection of equipment
• Provide prompt and effective technical support to assigned plants, including the production, technical and coordination sections, as well as to external vendors.
• Lead and conduct troubleshooting of complex problems to work with relevant stakeholders to resolve systematically and identify effective countermeasures.
• Propose improvement ideas and lead team initiatives for management consideration as well to drive the implementation aspects, in assigned plants.
• Conduct training for internal stakeholders and in-house contractors on specific technical topics for presentations and toolbox briefings.
• Collaborate with internal / external stakeholders for maintenance work activities and coordination of continuous improvement projects.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical / Instrumentation / Mechatronics Engineering with min. 3 years experience in petrochemical / Pharmaceutical industries.
• Technical knowledge of functionality of common chemical processing plant electrical equipment, process instruments, and process control and PLC and packaging systems (e.g. AC motors, analyzers, control valves, pressure transmitters, level transmitter etc)
• Good skills in electrical equipment & Instrument troubleshooting as well as understanding of the process plant maintenance work execution process.
• Ability to work independently and lead a team, self initiative, good problem - solving skills, meticulous and able to cope with executing multiple tasks within a planned schedule.