Regional Project Engineer

Macdermid Performance Solutions; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the chemical sector is seeking a Project Engineer to lead and execute capital projects across multiple manufacturing sites. This role involves managing project delivery, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and coordinating with various teams. Candidates should have significant experience in project management within the chemical industry and possess strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of project or engineering experience in the chemical industry.
• Strong background in managing multi-million-dollar capital projects.
• Familiarity with process safety and regional regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of CAPEX projects across multiple sites.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and execution strategies.
• Ensure project designs adhere to industry standards.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Cross-cultural communication

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Proactive approach

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Purpose:

To lead and execute capital and improvement projects across multiple chemical manufacturing sites in the region, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory and corporate engineering standards. This role serves as the regional subject matter expert for project engineering, working closely with plant teams, HSE, maintenance, and global stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Engineering & Management

• Lead end-to-end execution of CAPEX projects (concept to commissioning) across multiple sites in the region.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and execution strategies aligned with business needs.
• Coordinate with local site teams, contractors, vendors, and engineering consultants.
• Manage project risk, change control, and technical documentation.

Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Ensure project designs adhere to chemical industry standards , company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide engineering guidance on process improvements, reliability, and mechanical/electrical upgrades.
• Ensure process safety reviews.

Regional Coordination

• Standardize engineering practices and documentation across sites.
• Benchmark performance and share best practices among regional teams.
• Act as a technical liaison between local plants and global engineering teams.

Budget & Compliance

• Develop and manage project budgets and ensure accurate cost tracking.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and legal regulations.
• Prepare project justifications and support investment proposals to senior leadership.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (Master's preferred).
• 8-12 years of project or engineering experience in the chemical industry.
• Strong background in managing multi-million-dollar capital projects.
• Familiarity with process safety and regional regulatory frameworks

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Cross-cultural communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work independently and travel up to 30-40% across the region.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on and proactive approach.