Senior Process Engineer

Singapore LNG Corporation Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Singapore's energy sector is seeking a Process Engineer to enhance operational reliability in their LNG terminal. The ideal candidate will support production activities, conduct process improvements, and ensure compliance with safety standards. This position requires extensive experience in the oil and gas industry and strong analytical skills to drive successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years experience in process engineering in oil, gas, or petrochemical industries.
• Knowledge of LNG/natural gas processes is advantageous.
• Certification as a Certified Energy Manager is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for production and improve safety and efficiency.
• Lead process optimization projects and manage change.
• Participate in safety reviews and operational improvements.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Company description:

Singapore LNG Corporation Pte Ltd (SLNG) was incorporated by the Energy Market Authority of Singapore in June 2009 to build, own and operate Singapore's very first open-access, multi-user LNG Terminal. This is a key national infrastructure that supports Singapore's energy diversification strategy and future economic development in the energy sector.


With more than 95% of electricity in Singapore being generated using natural gas, the SLNG Terminal helps to enhance the country's energy security by enabling natural gas to be shipped to Singapore from anywhere in the world. It also serves as a platform to facilitate the development of new LNG-related businesses, thereby contributing to the growth of Singapore's energy industry and the creation of new job opportunities.

Job description:

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent shall be responsible for, but not limited to the following scope of tasks and duties:

• Provide technical support for routine and non-routine production activities and develop best practices to improve production safety, reliability and efficiency.
• Evaluate current production activities, make recommendations and execute continuous process improvements in the areas of safety initiatives, equipment reliability and operational excellence.
• Troubleshoot for process and equipment problems to ensure greater operational reliability and efficiency.
• Measure plant performance including power consumption index, operating index relating to process availability, efficiency and reliability and other relevant field data surveys.
• Undertake energy efficiency and optimisation projects as required.
• Undertake alarm management for assigned area and proactively drive alarms to ensure robust operations.
• Undertake Management of Change (MOC) for terminal modifications and take on lead role for various MOC projects as required.
• Support engineering design analysis including preliminary design development, (heat and mass) calculation, technology evaluation and equipment selection.
• Participate in reviews and evaluations such as HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA, SPF, model reviews, Safety Integrity Level reviews, RAM analysis, layout and other process etc and support the design validation process in alignment with contract and regulatory requirements and specifications.
• Review standard operating procedures and start up manuals to ensure compatibility with design limitations and procedures are adequate.
• Lead, review and perform inspection and investigation of equipment and production systems to facilitate optimisation and formulate remedial procedures.
• Assist the Production Manager to report and investigate any related HSSE near miss / violation.
• Custodian of Operation Abnormality Reports, to manage the overall status of the reports, perform initial investigation to determine root cause and to drive root cause analysis and resolution.
• Participate in emergency response and may be assigned to a specific role and responsibility for such purpose.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of eight (8) years practical experience in process engineering function in an oil, gas or petrochemical industries.
• Conversant with local/international codes, regulations, standards, best practices in the process.
• Good knowledge of commissioning, operations and troubleshooting of a variety of large and complex processes in the oil, gas or petrochemical industry is critical.
• Knowledge of the LNG / natural gas or other hydrocarbon industries would be advantageous. Candidates with experience in cryogenic plant design, commissioning and start-up are preferred.
• Certified Energy Manager certification will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management, Process Hazard Analysis and Functional Safety would be advantageous
• Knowledge of electrical, instrumentation, controls and mechanical discipline would be advantageous
• In addition, the successful candidate should possess the following personal attributes:
  • Highly analytical and meticulous.
  • Self-motivated, independent and strong team player
  • Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent negotiating and influencing skills to manage external and internal stakeholders and third parties.