Lead Commissioning Engineer (Instrumentation)

Seatrium Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Seatrium (SG) Pte. Ltd. seeks a senior commissioning planning and leadership professional to drive execution plans for instrumentation and control systems on FPSO topsides.

You will validate loop drawings, supervise discipline teams, and ensure compliance with project specs and HSE standards. You will also develop and endorse commissioning procedures, manage risk assessments, and coordinate with vendors, construction, and client representatives to resolve readiness issues.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of commissioning experience in Oil & Gas projects, with at least 3 years in FPSO projects and in a senior or lead role.
• Proven track record in commissioning of instrumentation and control systems on FPSO topsides.
• Strong understanding of commissioning methodologies, FPSO project specifications, and international HSE standards.
• Proficient in Completion Management Systems (e.g., PIMS-CMS, WinPCS, ProCoSys, ICAPS).
• Excellent planning, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Familiar with MS Office applications and digital commissioning tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage commissioning execution plans for instrumentation and control systems on FPSO topsides.
• Define subsystem boundaries and validate instrument loop drawings for commissioning.
• Review CMS database customization, checksheet allocation, and punch list management for instrument discipline.
• Ensure compliance with FPSO project specifications, technical standards, and HSE requirements.
• Oversee commissioning dossiers, red-line mark-ups, and final documentation for project close-out.
• Oversee subsystem completion, joint inspections, and punch list closure for handover from construction to commissioning.

Skills

Planning

Problem-solving

Leadership

Tools

MS Office

PIMS-CMS

WinPCS

ProCoSys

ICAPS

Job description

Commissioning Planning & Leadership

• Develop and manage commissioning execution plans for instrumentation and control systems on FPSO topsides.
• Define subsystem boundaries and validate instrument loop drawings for commissioning.
• Review CMS database customization, checksheet allocation, and punch list management for instrument discipline.
• Ensure compliance with FPSO project specifications, technical standards, and HSE requirements.

Procedure Development & Risk Management

• Prepare and endorse commissioning procedures, method statements, and risk assessments for instrument activities.
• Ensure safe energization and loop-checking of instrument systems under PTW and lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Represent the project during FAT for instrument packages and control systems.
• Liaise with vendors, construction teams, and client representatives to resolve technical issues impacting system readiness.
• Supervise and mentor commissioning engineers and technicians during pre-commissioning, commissioning, and functional testing of: control loops, transmitters, analyzers, safety systems (ESD, F&G), and automation packages on FPSO topsides.
• Oversee subsystem completion, joint inspections, and punch list closure for handover from construction to commissioning.
• Review and approve commissioning dossiers, red-line mark-ups, and final documentation for project close-out.

Requirements

• Minimum 8–10 years of commissioning experience in Oil & Gas projects, with at least 3 years in FPSO projects and in a senior or lead role.
• Proven track record in commissioning of instrumentation and control systems on FPSO topsides.
• Strong understanding of commissioning methodologies, FPSO project specifications, and international HSE standards.
• Proficient in Completion Management Systems (e.g., PIMS-CMS, WinPCS, ProCoSys, ICAPS).
• Excellent planning, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Familiar with MS Office applications and digital commissioning tools.

Location(s)

Seatrium (SG) Pte. Ltd.
Tuas Boulevard Yard
80 Tuas South Boulevard, Singapore 637051
(Islandwide transport provided)

Working Hours

Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 5.15pm
Friday: 8:00am – 4.30pm

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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