Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer to support maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvement of E&I systems across our petrochemical plant. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise, a proactive attitude, and a commitment to safety and compliance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation, or Control & Automation Engineering from a recognized institution.

Experience:

• Minimum 2-5 years of relevant experience in E&I engineering within petrochemical, chemical processing, or oil & gas industries.

• Proven experience in the maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of electrical and instrumentation systems in hazardous industrial environments.

• Prior involvement in daily maintenance activities, plant turnaround (TAR), shutdown activities, and reliability improvement projects.

Technical Competencies:

• Proficient in electrical distribution systems (LV/MV), motor controls, switchgears, transformers, and protective relays.

• Solid knowledge of process instrumentation, field transmitters, analyzers, and control valve systems.

· Hands-on experience with DCS (preferably Yokogawa Centum VP), including logic modifications, graphics updates, and control strategy enhancements.

• Familiar with PLC (Omron and Mitsubishi) and communication protocols (HART, Modbus, etc.).

• Skilled in reading and interpreting P&IDs, loop drawings, hook-up diagrams, and single-line diagrams.

• Familiar with loop checks, instrument calibration, logic testing, and system commissioning activities.

• Understanding of Ex installations in hazardous areas and compliance with IEC 60079, ATEX, or NEC standards.

Regulatory & Safety Compliance:

• Strong working knowledge of IEC, IEEE, and Singapore Standards (SS), including MOM regulations.

• Experience with permit-to-work (PTW), Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO), and process safety management systems.

• Knowledge of functional safety requirements (IEC 61511) and SIL classification is an added advantage.

Software & Tools Proficiency:

• Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office.

• Familiarity with SAP.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of technical accuracy.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, vendors, and contractors.

• Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and accountability in field execution and task management.

• Positive attitude, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently under pressure.

• Good team player with humble character.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to support emergency call-outs, after-hours duties, and plant shutdown work.