Power Plant Instrumentation & Control Engineer

RecruitPedia Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitPedia Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Instrumentation and Control Engineer to support power plant operations. You will troubleshoot instrument systems, respond to technical queries, and supervise on-site contractors to ensure safe, high-quality execution.

Responsibilities include maintenance planning, risk assessments, inventory management, and participation in procurement processes to protect plant reliability and uptime.

Qualifications

• Degree in Instrumentation and Control Engineering or Electronics and Electrical Engineering with at least three years in instrumentation, or a diploma in the same fields with at least seven years in instrumentation field
• Proficient in the codes and standards in the power plant industry i.e. BSI, ISO27001, ANSI, IEC, IEEE, etc
• Strong interpersonal skills, a team player and able to work with all levels of management and multinational staff
• Hands-on experience in field instrumentation and sensors of different makes
• Proficient in power plant DCS and HMI systems, ABB Advant DCS and GE Alspa DCS will be an advantage
• Proficient in any power plant PLC control system
• Proficient in the P&ID, loop diagram, process functional flow diagram and familiar with gas turbine / steam turbine operations and protection concepts
• Cyber security knowledge in Operation Technology will be an added advantage

Responsibilities

• Carry out troubleshooting and corrective action of instrument breakdowns to identify root cause and restore normal operation
• Respond to technical queries from operation personnel and provide engineering advice to address issues affecting operation
• Follow C&I work instructions and propose changes for improvement where necessary
• Lead the execution of shutdown works for instrumentation to ensure completion on time
• Work closely with various sections to coordinate cross-functional maintenance works
• Perform risk assessment prior to start of work and conduct on-job risk assessment to identify residual risks
• Monitor spare parts and inventory for critical instrumentation to ensure availability when required and minimize outages
• Provide technical inputs in procurement processes for materials and service requisition to meet technical requirements
• Identify, study, propose, and implement areas for improvement in instrumentation engineering to enhance operation and reliability
• Supervise on-site contractors/C&I technicians and vendors to ensure safe, high-quality execution
• Participate in meetings and initiatives relevant to the job role and business needs
• Populate CMMS with data/history of maintenance activities and provide inputs to Planning Engineer

Skills

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional coordination

DCS/HMI experience

Safety & risk assessment

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor\'s degree in Instrumentation and Control Engineering or Electronics and Electrical Engineering

Diploma in Instrumentation or related fields

Job description

RecruitPedia Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Instrumentation and Control Engineer to support power plant operations. You will troubleshoot instrument systems, respond to technical queries, and supervise on-site contractors to ensure safe, high-quality execution.

Responsibilities include maintenance planning, risk assessments, inventory management, and participation in procurement processes to protect plant reliability and uptime.