Senior LNG Terminal Project Specialist

This is a challenging role in the project team that plays a critical part during the execution phase of an LNG Terminal Project.

The Instrument & Control (I&C) Specialist will act as the technical representative for all I&C-related matters, ensuring that the project's instrumentation, control systems, safety systems, and automation comply with contractual, regulatory, and operational requirements from design through commissioning and into early operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviewing engineering designs and preparing project scope of work, datasheets, requirements, calculations, analyses, and specifications.
• Reviewing and approving engineering deliverables.
• Providing field support during construction, commissioning, and operations.
• Validating engineering databases and coordinating closely with the project management team, other discipline engineers, and operations teams as the I&C discipline focal point within the SLNG project team.

Specific Duties:

• Serving as the focal point for the Instrument and Control discipline in the project team, working with facility owners, FEED consultants, EPC contractors, and equipment vendors.
• Reviewing, validating, and approving I&C discipline deliverables for capital projects, and developing such documents where required to support project delivery internally or through consultants.
• Performing adequacy checks on proposals from engineering consultants, facility owners, EPC contractors, and equipment vendors, and evaluating their capabilities.
• Participating in process safety studies, design reviews, and other required workshops.
• Reviewing documentation required for Singapore regulatory approvals and supporting consultants/contractors in obtaining the necessary authority clearances.
• Coordinating with the project management team, other discipline engineers, and operations teams to review I&C engineering deliverables.
• Witnessing Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) before equipment shipment from vendor workshops.
• Validating engineering databases (e.g., SmartPlant tools such as SP3D, SPPID, SPI) to ensure accuracy.
• Reviewing as-built deliverables and ensuring all approved versions are uploaded into the document management system.
• Ensuring adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS) and compliance with QA plans.
• Assigned to site and supporting the Project Site Manager during construction and commissioning to ensure technical readiness for facility handover from engineering through construction, commissioning, delivery, and start-up.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 15 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, including at least 5 years in the LNG industry.
• Experience in floating LNG projects or having performed roles as Electrical Technical Officer will be considered a strong advantage.
• Hands-on engineering experience in Instrument and Control engineering, vendor coordination, Process Control & Shutdown, DCS/SIS/FGS design, handling various telecoms systems design, engineering, solutioning, vendor documents reviews and site acceptance test in FEED/EPC projects.
• Familiarity with both international and local codes & standards.
• Knowledge of SP tools and SPPID, SPI and SP3D is essential.
• Experience in field engineering, equipment installation, construction or commissioning in LNG or LNG terminal project in owner's engineering team will be an added advantage.
• A team player with good written and communication skills.
• The ability to work as part of larger teams and leading cross-function team initiatives.
• The ability to remain composed under high pressure situations.
• The ability to address and diplomatically resolve interpersonal conflict when necessary.
• The ability to work towards departmental objectives in the day-to-day work environment and be adaptable to changing priorities and assignments.

Education Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline from a recognized institution.
• Professional certification or training in control systems, functional safety or related areas is preferred.