Chief Power Plant Engineer Roles

This is a critical role that will oversee all aspects of engineering design and project management for power plants, centralized utility facilities, and water systems.

1. We are looking for an individual who can perform Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) and basic process design for power plants, centralized utility facilities, and water systems.
2. The successful candidate will develop key engineering deliverables including P&IDs, heat and mass balance, process flow diagrams, operating/control philosophies, overall supply schemes, layouts, equipment specifications, LCOE, etc.
3. This role requires someone who can lead and continuously improve internal engineering best practices and procedures to ensure high-quality deliverables for project support.
4. You will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating process design and inter-discipline reviews with a focus on safety, quality, performance, reliability, and operational flexibility, while optimizing project and lifecycle costs.
5. This position involves conducting engineering activities during conceptual engineering and project development including but not limited to pre-feasibility/feasibility studies, technical due diligence, cost estimation, site survey, technical proposal to customer, project/EPC scoping strategy, vendor selection and review, determine LCOE, budgetary quotation review and clarifications, and all related technical support and solutions etc.
6. Evaluate emerging technologies and innovative engineering solutions for potential application.
7. Participate in project execution phases including development of Scope of Work, Design Memoranda, Minimum Functional Specifications, technical tender evaluations, design clarifications, and resolution of site-related issues during installation, testing, and commissioning.
8. Participate in HAZOP, QRA, EIA studies.
9. Review and approval of detailed design submitted by Contractors and ensure compliance with Standards and all the company best practices.
10. Proficient in various energy resource simulation and optimization tools, with hands-on experience in Thermoflow, Flowmaster, and AFT software preferred.
11. Establish system and documentation for company engineering standards & specification, ITP, approved vendor/manufacturer list, material specifications, discipline's schedule of rates and cost estimate template, engineering checklists etc.
12. Ensure all activities carried out are in full compliance with all regulatory and authority requirements.
13. Ensure engineering support is provided in a timely manner to all stakeholders through resource planning, close collaboration with disciplined engineers and team members, contractor management, etc.
14. Where applicable, provide training and guidance to other team members.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in engineering and project management within the energy sector.
• Experience in Combined Cycle Power Plant (CCPP) engineering is required.
• Proficiency in multiple energy resource simulation and optimization tools is advantageous.
• Experience in project development and execution in the Middle East is preferred.

About Us:

At Sembcorp, our culture is shaped by a strong set of shared behaviours that guide the way we work and uphold our commitment to driving the energy transition. We foster an institution-first mindset, where the success of Sembcorp takes precedence over individual interests. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, as we work seamlessly across markets, businesses, and functions to achieve our goals together. Accountability is a core principle, ensuring that we take ownership of our commitments and deliver on them with integrity and excellence.