Senior Electrical & Automation Engineer

Elsa Talent Solutions Sdn. Bhd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Elsa Talent Solutions Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a Senior Electrical & Automation Engineer for a 6-month contract in Singapore to lead electrical and automation activities on DP, PMS and VMS systems during a drydock project.

The role requires hands-on DP upgrades, FAT/SAT coordination, and strong coordination with Siemens and Kongsberg, plus robust project leadership in offshore/marine environments.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in electrical, automation, control or marine engineering in offshore, marine, shipyard, O&G or heavy industrial environments.
• Proven DP3 vessel experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage electrical and automation activities related to DP system, PMS and VMS upgrades across the drydock project.
• Manage DP system upgrade readiness, testing, commissioning and operational requirements.
• Coordinate with Siemens and Kongsberg on system upgrades, requirements, engineering activities and troubleshooting.
• Lead PMS/VMS upgrades and obsolescence management including risk assessment and upgrade strategies.
• Coordinate FAT, SAT and associated inspection and testing activities.
• Lead electrical and automation commissioning, system integration and performance verification.
• Monitor upgrade progress and ensure milestones align with drydock schedule.
• Provide regular technical progress updates and document control for the project.

Skills

PMS

VMS

DP system upgrades

Electrical engineering

Automation engineering

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Siemens systems

Kongsberg DP

Job description

Position : Senior Electrical & Automation Engineer

Industry : Oil & Gas

Location : Singapore (frequent shipyard attendance)

Contract Duration : 6 months

Scope of Works:

• Lead and manage electrical and automation activities related to the DP system, Power Management System (PMS) and Vessel Management System (VMS) upgrades throughout the drydock project.
• Manage DP system upgrade and readiness activities, ensuring the vessel's DP systems are prepared for testing, commissioning and operational requirements.
• Coordinate with Siemens and Kongsberg on system upgrades, technical requirements, engineering activities, troubleshooting and implementation.
• Lead activities related to PMS/VMS system upgrades and obsolescence management, including identifying technical risks, replacement requirements and upgrade strategies.
• Manage actions related to blackout prevention and recovery, including technical reviews, risk mitigation and implementation of corrective measures.
• Coordinate and review electrical protection and coordination studies, ensuring appropriate protection settings and system selectivity.
• Review technical documentation, electrical drawings, system architecture, protection studies, vendor documents and engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate with OEMs, shipyard teams, electrical contractors and other project stakeholders to ensure technical activities are executed according to project requirements.
• Plan and coordinate Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) and associated inspection and testing activities.
• Lead electrical and automation commissioning activities, including system integration, functional testing, troubleshooting and performance verification.
• Monitor DP, PMS and VMS upgrade progress and ensure key technical milestones are achieved in line with the overall drydock schedule.
• Manage technical issues, defects and system deficiencies, coordinating with OEMs and contractors to ensure timely resolution.
• Support DP readiness activities, including preparation for testing, commissioning and relevant verification/acceptance activities.
• Coordinate Class attendance, inspections and approvals related to electrical, automation, DP and power management systems.
• Identify technical risks associated with system obsolescence, upgrades, integration and commissioning, and develop appropriate mitigation actions.
• Ensure all electrical and automation works comply with approved specifications, procedures, drawings, OEM recommendations and applicable marine/offshore standards.
• Maintain proper records of technical reviews, testing, commissioning, defects, modifications and system upgrade activities.
• Provide regular technical progress updates and support project reporting, documentation and final closeout activities.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Control Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in electrical, automation, control or marine engineering within offshore, marine, shipyard, O&G or heavy industrial environments.
• Proven experience working on DP3 vessels is highly preferred.
• Strong experience with Power Management Systems (PMS), Vessel Management Systems (VMS) and electrical automation systems.
• Hands-on experience with DP system upgrades, DP readiness, testing and commissioning.
• Experience managing or coordinating PMS/VMS obsolescence and upgrade projects is highly advantageous.
• Experience with Kongsberg DP systems and Siemens electrical/automation systems is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electrical protection and coordination studies, including protection settings, selectivity and system reliability.
• Experience planning and coordinating FAT, SAT, commissioning and system integration activities.
• Experience coordinating OEMs, shipyards, contractors, Class and other technical stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of blackout prevention, blackout recovery and power system reliability for offshore/marine vessels.
• Ability to review and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, control system architecture and technical documentation.
• Proven experience in technical troubleshooting, defect resolution and commissioning management.
• Familiarity with marine/offshore electrical, automation and classification requirements.
• Strong project coordination, technical leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to manage multiple technical activities in a fast-paced shipyard environment.
• Willingness and ability to attend the Singapore shipyard frequently throughout the contract period.

Note: Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted as part of shortlisting process