Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer (Based in Jurong Island)

Purpose and Scope

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated E&I Engineer to join the E&I Maintenance team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in electrical and instrumentation systems within power or utilities plant environments. This role involves ensuring optimal performance, safety, and reliability of E&I equipment while leading maintenance initiatives and improvements.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• HSSE Compliance: Ensure adherence to plant Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) standards. Actively participate in HSSE walkdowns and initiatives to maintain high safety standards.
• Methodology Preparation: Develop, review, and implement Method Statements (MS) and Risk Assessments (RA) for all electrical and instrumentation work activities to mitigate risks and enhance safety.
• Maintenance Planning: Plan and schedule both corrective and preventive maintenance works. Collaborate with operations, OEMs, and contractors to prioritize tasks, mobilize workforce, allocate resources, and procure necessary spare parts.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor technicians in executing preventive and corrective maintenance tasks, ensuring adherence to procedures and standards.
• Issue Troubleshooting: Diagnose and troubleshoot critical and major plant issues, participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify solutions, and drive continuous plant improvement initiatives while managing costs effectively.
• Shutdown Management: Plan, schedule, and coordinate vendor/OEM shutdown maintenance of E&I systems. Lead shutdown activities and ensure thorough documentation is maintained.
• Procedure Development: Establish and optimize maintenance procedures for all electrical and instrumentation systems, promoting best practices.
• Instrumentation Expertise: Conduct maintenance and troubleshooting on field instrumentation, including control valves, performing loop checks, and executing calibration of instrumentation systems.
• Control Systems Proficiency: Troubleshoot and maintain PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) and DCS (Distributed Control Systems), with a strong emphasis on experience with Yokogawa Centum DCS systems.
• Electrical Systems Maintenance: Provide expertise in maintaining electrical systems, including switchgear, transformers, MV/LV switchboards, Fire alarm and CCTV systems.
• Spare Parts Management: Oversee the review and maintenance of plant critical spare parts inventory, ensuring availability and readiness.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and contribute to the preparation of technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and maintenance manuals.
• Ad-hoc Duties: Execute other tasks and responsibilities as assigned to support operational objectives.

Qualification, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Control System Engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in a power plant or utilities plant environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of field instrumentation, electrical systems, control systems, and industry standards.
• Problem Solving: Excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities with a methodical approach to problem resolution.
• Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment, fostering collaboration and teamwork.
• Communication Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly to various stakeholders.
• Proactive Attitude: Demonstrated ability to stay current with new technologies and apply innovative solutions to optimize plant operations.
• Leadership Qualities: Effective leadership and mentoring skills with a commitment to developing team members.
• Adaptability: Flexible and resourceful, with a positive attitude and willingness to learn from experienced colleagues.