Electrical Engineer

Evonik España Y Portugal SA.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik España Y Portugal SA. is seeking an Electrical Engineer based in Singapore. The role involves responsibility for electrical systems and power networks, along with providing technical support for ongoing operations and maintenance.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, with 2-5 years of relevant experience in the chemical or petrochemical sector. Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in electrical engineering within the chemical or petrochemical industry.
• Extensive knowledge of current Siemens GIS and SCS systems.
• Ability to create, read, and interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and operate electrical installations.
• Provide technical assistance and training for maintenance team.
• Estimate costs and manage plant projects.
• Support on-call engineering duties for 24/7 operations.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor or Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens GIS

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Safety and availability of Electrical Systems, Installation and Power Network

• Design, install, repair, maintain, operate, inspect, test and take full charge and responsibility for any electrical installation in EMSEA site up to 66kV.
• This includes mainly listed systems and dedicated subsystems: Main substation, substations, high voltage GIS (Gas Isolated Switchgear) and installation, high, medium and low voltage motor, diesel power generator, transformer, UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), MCC (Motor Control Center), PU (Package Units).
• SCS (Switchgear Control System) and all with above mentioned related PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)
• Planning and scheduling preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Perform troubleshooting and problem solving tasks during project startup, maintenance, and production problems.
• Design, program and modify or specify the algorithms, graphics, displays, interlocks and calculations into above mentioned systems.
• Contributes to maintain and administer facility quality, safety and environmental programs/processes, including nonconformance action items and MOC processes. He/she therefore is in close contact with the relevant departments to be up to date in terms of regulations. If part of the duties requires work in Methionine plant, he/she ensures that all FAMI QS requirement are met at all times in his/her area of responsibility.

2. Provide and implement technical assistance

• Provide technical expertise and oversight for E&I maintenance and technical changes to the instrument and electrical systems required.
• Provide training for maintenance team related to Electrical safety.
• Identify and implement potential cost savings and safety related ideas.
• Provide production assistance as required for all E&I related improvements or trouble shooting.

3. Provide cost estimates and engineering support

• Plan, manage, estimate, design, construct and startup plant projects associated with Electrical, Automation, Instrumentation and Facility systems.

4. Focal point Electrical issues

• Provide technical expertise on state-of-the-art of electrical installation, knowledge of the latest trends in the areas of electrical safety, systems and equipment to implement best practices for the EMSEA site.

5. Take over on a regular and scheduled base the E&I on-call engineer duties

• Provide support as the regular on‑call engineer for Electrical & Instrumentation for the 24/7/365 operations of the EMSEA site.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Process Controls or equivalent.
• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in electrical engineering activities in the chemical or petrochemical industry.
• Candidate must be willing to work in Jurong Island (company transport provided).
• Extensive knowledge of the current Siemens GIS and SCS.
• Open‑minded towards team concept.
• Good communication skills and adaptive to cultural differences.
• Ability to work with a focus on safety, quality, productivity, and environmental concerns.
• Willingness and ability to be on‑call to assist with production at the EMSEA site.
• Usage and understanding of technical drawings such as P&ID’s, electrical and instrument drawings and equipment manuals is a requirement.
• Willingness and ability to attend internal and external trainings, if necessary abroad.