Lead I&C Engineer

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:

General Overview

This position is part of the Project Team and plays a critical role during the execution phase of an LNG Terminal Project. The Instrument & Control (I&C) Engineer will serve as the Charterer's 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.

This role requires a candidate with experience across the full lifecycle of an LNG terminal project, including FEED, EPC, commissioning, start-up, and operational phases. Experience with floating LNG projects will be considered a strong advantage.

Role and Responsibilties

The incumbent will be responsible for all instrumentation and control discipline engineering activities, including:

• 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

• Serve 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.
• Review, validate, and approve I&C discipline deliverables for capital projects, and develop such documents where required to support project delivery internally or through consultants.
• Perform adequacy checks on proposals from engineering consultants, facility owners, EPC contractors, and equipment vendors, and evaluate their capabilities.
• Participate in process safety studies, design reviews, and other required workshops.
• Review documentation required for Singapore regulatory approvals and support consultants/contractors in obtaining the necessary authority clearances.
• Coordinate with the project management team, other discipline engineers, and operations teams to review I&C engineering deliverables.
• Witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) before equipment shipment from vendor workshops.
• Validate engineering databases (e.g., SmartPlant tools such as SP3D, SPPID, SPI) to ensure accuracy.
• Review as-built deliverables and ensure all approved versions are uploaded into the document management system.
• Ensure adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS) and compliance with QA plans.
• Assigned to site and support the Project Site Manager during construction and commissioning to ensure technical readiness for facility handover from engineering through construction, commissioning, delivery, and start-up.

Work Experiences

• Minimum 15 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, including at least 5 years in LNG industry.
• Experience in floating LNG projects or has 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
• Familiar 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
• The successful candidate shall also possess the following attributes:
• Team player with good written and communication skills
• Ability to work as part of larger teams and leading cross-function team initiatives
• Must have the ability to remain composed under high pressure situations
• Must have the ability to address and diplomatically resolve interpersonal conflict when necessary
• Must be able to work towards departmental objectives in the day to day work environment and be adaptable to changing priorities and assignments

Education Requirements

• 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.