Senior I&C Engineer

oceanstar elite engineering groups pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceanstar Elite Engineering Groups Pte. Ltd.

in Singapore seeks a Senior I&C Engineer to lead design, engineering, and integration of instrumentation and control systems for FPSO/FSO/FSRU projects, ensuring deliverables meet project specs, standards, and client requirements across FEED to commissioning. You will review P&ID and 3D models, size instruments, support control system architecture (DCS/ESD/PLC/SCADA), coordinate with vendors, and mentor junior engineers while liaising with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Control, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 8–12 years’ instrumentation engineering experience in the oil & gas / FPSO / EPC industry.
• Offshore or shipyard experience.
• Professional certification or TUV Function Safety certification.
• Proficient in instrumentation engineering tools such as SPI (SmartPlant Instrumentation/INtools).
• Strong knowledge of control system logic, I/O configuration, and integration.
• Skilled in instrument sizing calculations and selection for oil & gas applications.
• Familiarity with SIL classification, reliability, and functional safety requirements.
• Excellent written and communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review instrumentation and control system designs, including datasheets, specifications, I/O lists, instrument index, cause & effect charts, cable schedule, hook-up drawing, loop diagrams and control philosophies/narratives.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, ISA, API, and international standards, as well as classification society requirements.
• Conduct instrument sizing and selection (flow, pressure, temperature, level, analyzers, transmitters, control valves).
• Support control system architecture design (DCS, ESD, F&G, PLCs, SCADA systems). Review and interface with vendors.
• Review P&ID, 3Dmodelling.
• Support procurement activities including TBE, vendor clarification and FAT/SAT.
• Support site activities including installation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting as required.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior I&C engineers.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (Process, Mechanical, HVAC, Electrical, Telecom, Piping, Safety etc.,)
• Participate in HAZOP, SIL, LOPA and risk assessments.
• Assigned as I&C lead in project as required.

Skills

Offshore experience

Mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Control, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering

Certification in Functional Safety (e.g., TUV)

Tools

SPI

INtools

Job description

Summary

The Senior I&C Engineer is responsible for leading the design, engineering, and integration of instrumentation and control systems for FPSO/FSO/FPU/FSRU/CPP projects. This role ensures that instrumentation deliverables meet project specifications, industry standards, and client requirements across all project phases from FEED to commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review instrumentation and control system designs, including datasheets, specifications, I/O lists, instrument index, cause & effect charts, cable schedule, hook-up drawing, loop diagrams and control philosophies/narratives.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, ISA, API, and international standards, as well as classification society requirements.
• Conduct instrument sizing and selection (flow, pressure, temperature, level, analyzers, transmitters, control valves).
• Support control system architecture design (DCS, ESD, F&G, PLCs, SCADA systems). Review and interface with vendors.
• Review P&ID, 3Dmodelling.
• Support procurement activities including TBE, vendor clarification and FAT/SAT.
• Support site activities including installation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting as required.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior I&C engineers.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (Process, Mechanical, HVAC, Electrical, Telecom, Piping, Safety etc.,)
• Participate in HAZOP, SIL, LOPA and risk assessments.
• Assigned as I&C lead in project as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Control, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 8–12 years’ instrumentation engineering experience in the oil & gas / FPSO / EPC industry.
• Prior offshore or shipyard experience
• Professional certification or TUV Function Safety certification
• Proficient in instrumentation engineering tools such as SPI (SmartPlant Instrumentation/INtools).
• Strong knowledge of control system logic, I/O configuration, and integration.
• Skilled in instrument sizing calculations and selection for oil & gas applications.
• Familiarity with SIL classification, reliability, and functional safety requirements.
• Excellent written and communications skills.