Senior Manager, Commissioning, Electrical & Automation Systems-Benoi

ST Engineering; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ST Engineering in Singapore is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to lead a team in the commissioning of shipboard machinery and electrical/electronic systems. The role emphasizes adherence to project schedules, safety, and QA standards, with coordination across departments and vendors.

Candidates should have 5–7 years in marine-related roles, a diploma or degree in Marine Electrical/Electronic Engineering, and experience with shipboard systems and sea trials. Location is Benoi Road, Singapore.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership of a team of engineers
• Strong skills in project planning and scheduling
• Knowledge of safety and QA processes in marine projects
• Experience with shipboard electrical/electronic systems

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct and supervise a team of engineers in commissioning shipboard equipment to meet schedule and quality targets.
• Establish and monitor the Commissioning/HAT plan aligned with the master project schedule.
• Provide technical guidance and manpower planning for QA commissioning activities.
• Oversee safety, risk assessments, and productivity; coordinate with suppliers/OEMs within budgeted man-hours.
• Coordinate with other departments to resolve interface problems and ensure smooth commissioning.
• Set productivity targets; identify training needs and plan manpower accordingly.
• Hold regular progress meetings with the team and vendors to resolve issues affecting tests.
• Plan department staffing and handle shortfalls or excess resources to meet deadlines.

Skills

Team leadership

Project planning

Safety compliance

Quality assurance

Education

Diploma/Degree in Marine Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Job description

• Review of Platform Acceptance Test protocols
• Update the status report on FAT, HAT & PAT in the progress meeting

Commissioning of Shipboard Machinery System/Electrical & Automation System and Equipment

• Leads, directs and supervise a team of engineers in preparation of commissioning of shipboard equipment's ensuring the entire responsibility for the completion on schedule in accordance to the protocols.
• Establish and continuous monitoring of Commissioning/ HAT Plan, based on master project schedule.
• Manage resource planning and technical advice for the QA commissioning Team.
• Manage work safety, assigned jobs, risk assessment and productivity of the Commission Team and manage the commissioning job scope with supplier/ OEM within budgeted Man Hours
• Prepares manpower organization to fulfill the commissioning schedule. At times to coordinate with other departments to resolve interface problems
• Deploy and assign jobs and expectation to his engineers and supervisors
• Holds regular meetings with the team and other departments in the commissioning progress/issues affecting the test as well as meetings with the vendors to resolve any equipment related problems.
• Set productivity targets for his team, assess, identify and manage training needs for his team
• Plan department man power projections, and manage shortfall or excess resources.
• Manage departmental improvement and processes to improve quality of work.
• Manage E-Ops Team for Sea Trial
• Perform safety audits on departmental safety practices and employees.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Marine, Electrical or Electronic Engineering
• Minimum 5 to 7 years relevant experience in marine related industry
• Trackrecord of managing a team of engineers and workers
• Knowledge of Class requirements and Quality Standards
• Good knowledge and onboard exposure for ship and machinery system/electrical & automation system operation and upkeep
• Experience in managing marine system/electrical & automation system engineering commissioning and services support department
• Possess Shipboard & Sea Going/Sea Trial Experience will be an added advantage

Other Information

• Location: Benoi Road (Island-wide transport provided)