Project Engineer - E&I/ Petrochemical/ Contract

Manpower Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 86,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Singapore is seeking a Project Engineer - E&I for petrochemical projects on a 12-month contract at Jurong Island. You will manage electrical and instrumentation projects, involving design, installation, and review of systems such as transformers, switchgears, MCCs, VSDs, motors, analyzers, and instrumentation.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in petrochemical project delivery, plus strong communication and a drive for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Experience managing projects in petrochemical industries is required.
• Effective communication and drive for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design and plant modification reviews.
• Prepare cost estimates, tender documents, and evaluate contractor bids.
• Monitor contractor progress to ensure safety, budget, and schedule compliance.
• Conduct punch listing and PSSR for project completion.
• Support commissioning and handover to Operations.
• Coordinate with consultants and regulatory bodies for inspections.
• Maintain project documentation and update standard specifications.
• Select contractors based on safety, health, and environmental standards.
• Evaluate contractor safety performance and conduct field audits.
• Lead and participate in incident investigations.
• Manage capital budgets and control MOC expenditures.
• Track and analyze monthly project expenses.
• Forecast capital spending and optimize contracting strategies.

Skills

Effective communication

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Project Engineer - E&I/ Petrochemical/ Contract

Duration: 12 Months

Location : Jurong Island

Salary : Up to $8,500 depending on experience

Industry : Energy & Utilities (Oil, Gas & Renewable Energy)

Job Summary

• Manages multiple electrical and instrumentation projects, typically less than USD2MM. These MOC projects involve the design, installation, and review of systems such as transformers, switchgears, MCCs, VSDs, motors, analyzers, and instrumentation.

Responsibilities:

Project Management

• Lead engineering design and plant modification reviews.
• Apply CPMS/MFO and VIPs for structured project execution.
• Prepare cost estimates, tender documents, and evaluate contractor bids.
• Monitor contractor progress to ensure safety, budget, and schedule compliance.
• Conduct punch listing and PSSR for project completion.
• Support commissioning and handover to Operations.
• Coordinate with consultants and regulatory bodies for inspections.
• Maintain project documentation and update standard specifications.

Operational Excellence

• Select contractors based on safety, health, and environmental standards.
• Evaluate contractor safety performance and conduct field audits.
• Lead and participate in incident investigations.

Cost & Capital Stewardship

• Manage capital budgets and control MOC expenditures.
• Track and analyze monthly project expenses.
• Forecast capital spending and optimize contracting strategies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience in managing projects in petrochemical industries
• Effective communication and a drive for continuous improvement

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience in managing projects in petrochemical industries
• Effective communication and a drive for continuous improvement