Senior Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer

PEOPLESEARCH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer in Singapore. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, with at least 8 years of experience in maintenance and design within oil & gas or petrochemical sectors. Responsibilities include providing technical support, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role necessitates hands-on experience in PLC programming and collaboration with various teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in control & instrumentation in oil & gas or petrochemical plants.
• Knowledge of local codes and international standards.
• Experience in functional safety (IEC 61511) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for instrument-related issues.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize reliability and reduce costs.
• Liaise with external stakeholders for compliance.
• Develop and maintain procedures for various systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Manage minor engineering projects from design through commissioning.
• Oversee inspection and certification of equipment.
• Support safety lifecycle management and expansions.

Skills

Control & Instrumentation maintenance

Project management

Problem-solving

Collaboration in cross-functional teams

Education

Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering or equivalent

Tools

PLC programming

Siemens PLC

Job description

Senior Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer

Our client is looking for an experienced C&I engineer to provide technical and maintenance support for control & instrumentation systems – overseeing design, reliability and functional safety of terminal equipment whilst ensuring seamless integration with production and expansion projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and solutions to Production and Maintenance teams for all instrument-related issues.
• Collaborate with internal teams to optimize instrument reliability, reduce maintenance costs and improve equipment availability.
• Liaise with external stakeholders including government agencies to ensure compliance for gas pipelines, power grids, metering and instrument interfaces.
• Develop, update and maintain procedures for instruments, PLCs, Fire & Gas systems, ESD, metering, CCTV and security systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis of instrument incidents and implement preventive and corrective actions.
• Manage minor instrument and control engineering projects from design through commissioning including MOCs to improve operational reliability.
• Oversee verification, inspection, testing and certification of electrical and instrument equipment for hazardous areas.
• Support functional safety lifecycle management of SIS systems, facility expansion projects, maintenance turnarounds and emergency response activities.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering or equivalent – professional accreditation preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of practical experience in control & instrumentation maintenance, design or engineering in oil & gas or petrochemical plants.
• Strong knowledge of local codes, regulations and international electrical & instrument engineering standards.
• Experience in functional safety for process industries (IEC 61511) – Certified Functional Safety Engineer (CFSE) certification would be an added advantage.
• Hands‑on experience in installing, commissioning, maintaining and troubleshooting complex electrical, control and instrumentation systems.
• Proficient in PLC programming with experience in debugging third‑party equipment – Siemens PLC knowledge would be an added advantage.
• Ability to prepare and review technical documentations, procedures and reports for management and regulatory compliance.
• Strong problem‑solving, project management and cross‑functional collaboration skills in multi‑disciplinary teams.

Location : Jurong Island

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If the above speaks to you, we’d love to hear from you. Please send in your updated CV to [e-mail] (Ezmir, Reg No: R22105085) if you feel there is a fit with your experience and interest. You may forward this great opportunity to someone who would be a great fit for this role.

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