Instrument & Control Lead

Overview

The Project/Civil Engineer is responsible for supervision and monitoring of the civil construction and commissioning of YTLPS 600MW CCGT Project in Jurong Island. You will be assisting the Project Manager/Site Manager in ensuring the effectiveness of work management at the site throughout the whole project period.

Key Responsibilities :

• Oversee field instrumentation works, including installation, termination, and testing of transmitters, control valves, analyzers, and actuators.
• Supervise the installation and integration of DCS, PLC, SCADA, and associated automation systems. Proficient with industry-standard DCS and PLC platforms widely used in power generation, including CENTUM, Ovation, Symphony Plus, Experion, PCS 7, and Allen-Bradley.
• Review instrumentation designs, P&IDs, loop diagrams, cable schedules, and control panel layouts.
• Act as technical liaison between client representatives, EPC contractors, vendors, and control system integrators.
• Ensure adherence to HSE standards during commissioning activities, particularly in energized and live areas.
• Develop and modify control logic, interlock sequences, and functional descriptions to meet process requirements and design intent.
• Support cybersecurity compliance and configure secure remote access solutions in alignment with project IT and OT policies.
• Lead commissioning and troubleshooting of automation systems (DCS/PLC/SCADA) for power plant operations.
• Supervise loop checks, signal testing, and I/O validation in coordination with instrumentation and control vendors.
• Coordinate closely with process, electrical, and mechanical teams during system integration, startup, and optimization.
• Optimize control loops (PID, cascade, feedforward, APC) for boilers, HRSGs, and steam turbine operations.
• Troubleshoot complex automation and instrumentation issues to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Perform and oversee FAT and SAT activities for automation and instrumentation packages. Prepare and maintain as-built documentation, test reports, loop folders, and updated control philosophies.
• Participate in audits and ensure compliance with local regulatory standards (e.g., EMA, BCA) and international norms (e.g., IEC 61508/61511).

Competencies:

• Experienced with industry-standard DCS and PLC platforms commonly used in power generation, such as CENTUM, Ovation, Symphony Plus, Experion, PCS 7, and Allen-Bradley.
• Skilled in combustion control, BMS, boiler protection systems, emission monitoring (CEMS), and turbine automation.
• Knowledge of communication protocols: Profibus, Modbus, OPC, IEC 61850, Ethernet/IP, HART.
• Familiar with SIS and functional safety standards (IEC 61508/61511).
• Competent in engineering tools: AutoCAD, EPLAN, OSIsoft PI, VBA scripting, Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Automation, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in I&C commissioning and automation in power plant projects, with proven leadership experience. Competencies:
• Experienced with industry-standard DCS and PLC platforms commonly used in power generation, such as CENTUM, Ovation, Symphony Plus, Experion, PCS 7, and Allen-Bradley.
• Skilled in combustion control, BMS, boiler protection systems, emission monitoring (CEMS), and turbine automation.
• Knowledge of communication protocols: Profibus, Modbus, OPC, IEC 61850, Ethernet/IP, HART. • Familiar with SIS and functional safety standards (IEC 61508/61511).
• Competent in engineering tools: AutoCAD, EPLAN, OSIsoft PI, VBA scripting, Microsoft Office Suite.