Maintenance Engineer (I&C) (Based in Jurong Island)

Sembcorp Utilities; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sembcorp Utilities in Singapore invites applications for a Maintenance Engineer (I&C) based at Jurong Island. You will plan and execute maintenance for instrumentation and control systems and support asset reliability.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering or C&I, and practical experience in process plant environments. You will troubleshoot DCS/PLC, calibrate instruments, document test results, and collaborate with operations and contractors to minimise downtime.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Control and Instrumentation Engineering.
• 3+ years in a process plant environment (Utilities, Oil & Gas, Chemicals).
• Experience with instrumentations and controls, gas metering, and utilities metering.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute maintenance for instrumentation and control systems within schedules, budgets, and standards.
• Inspect instrumentation and report status to Team Lead and stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot and repair faults in DCS, PLC, sensors, gauges, and control components to restore reliability.

Skills

Instrumentation & Controls

PLC

DCS

Electrical knowledge

Education

Electrical Engineering

Control and Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

CMMS

EAM systems

Job description

Maintenance Engineer (I&C) (Based in Jurong Island) Singapore, West, Singapore Permanent

Job Description

About Sembcorp

Sembcorp is a leading energy and urban solutionsprovider headquartered in Singapore. Led by its purpose to drive energytransition , Sembcorp delivers sustainable energy solutions and urban developmentsby leveraging its sector expertise and global track record.

Join us in shaping asustainable energy future

DriveAsia’s energy transition with us! O ur Gas & Related Services segment is a key growth engine, delivering reliable and efficient energy to industries and communities across multiplecountries. We support Asia’s growing energy needs while advancing the shift toa lower-carbon future.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Plan and execute scheduled, routine, preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities for instrumentation and control systems within approved schedules, budgets, OEM recommendations, and company and regulatory standards.
• Inspect plant instrumentation, controls, and associated equipment in accordance with daily maintenance plans, SOPs, and technical procedures, and report equipment condition, abnormalities, and work status updates to the Team Lead and relevant stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair faults affecting DCS, PLC, field instrumentation, gauges, transmitters, analyzers, control valves, electronic cards, and related control components to restore plant reliability and process stability.
• Perform calibration, loop checks, functional tests, and commissioning support for instrumentation and control equipment, ensuring accurate documentation of test results, work completion, and maintenance history in CMMS or EAM systems.
• Conduct defect analysis, breakdown response, root cause investigation, and failure analysis to determine causes of equipment underperformance or failure, and recommend corrective and preventive actions to the Team Lead.
• Develop job‑specific risk assessments and implement mitigation measures for maintenance activities, and apply for Permit to Work as the appointed competent person where required by site procedures and authorization requirements.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors, and liaise with operations technicians, engineering teams, warehouse personnel, and other maintenance disciplines to execute maintenance activities safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to operations.
• Withdraw, prepare, and verify spare parts and materials for maintenance execution, and support the management of strategic and inventory spares to help maintain adequate stock availability for critical instrumentation and control equipment.
• Prepare and communicate daily maintenance updates covering completed work, open defects, plant issues, and planned activities to operations and other relevant stakeholders.
• Support compliance with gas and utilities metering requirements, including applicable EMA Gas Supply Code obligations and site‑specific measurement, control, and reporting standards.
• Contribute to maintenance strategy improvement, reliability enhancement, cybersecurity compliance for industrial control systems, and continuous improvement initiatives related to instrumentation, controls, and asset integrity.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Control andInstrumentation Engineering

3 Years of experience in a process plant environment(Utilities, Oil & Gas, Chemicals)

• Experience with instrumentations and controls, gas (EMA Gas Supply Code) and utilities metering
• Experienced in condition monitoring, electrical equipment and control systems diagnostics

Our Culture at Sembcorp

At Sembcorp, our culture is shapedby a strong set of shared behaviours that guide the way we work and uphold ourcommitment to driving the energy transition.

We foster an institution‑firstmindset, where the success of Sembcorp takes precedence over individualinterests. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, as we work seamlesslyacross markets, businesses, and functions to achieve our goals together. Accountabilityis a core principle, ensuring that we take ownership of our commitments anddeliver on them with integrity and excellence. These values define who we areand create a workplace where our people can thrive while making a meaningfulimpact on driving energy transition.