Senior Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer

PeopleFirst; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to provide technical support and solutions for instrumentation in the oil and gas industry. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in control and instrumentation, possess strong problem-solving skills, and be knowledgeable about local regulations. Responsibilities include managing projects, liaising with stakeholders, and optimizing system reliability. Competitive salary and great opportunity offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of practical experience in control & instrumentation maintenance, design or engineering in oil & gas.
• Strong knowledge of local codes, regulations, international standards.
• Hands-on experience in installing, commissioning, and maintaining electrical and instrumentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Production and Maintenance teams.
• Optimize instrument reliability and reduce maintenance costs.
• Liaise with government agencies for compliance.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Manage minor engineering projects from design to commissioning.

Skills

Technical support

Root cause analysis

Project management

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Job description

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 documentation, procedures and reports for management and regulatory compliance.
• Strong problem‑solving, project management and cross‑functional collaboration skills in multi‑disciplinary teams.

Location and Application Details

Location : Jurong Island
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