The Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer will troubleshoot instrumentation failures, lead maintenance, manage inventory, and supervise contractors while ensuring compliance and improving processes.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Carry out troubleshooting and corrective action of instrument breakdown or failures to find out the root cause and best solution in order to restore the functionality get back to normal
- Respond to technical queries from operation personnel and provide advice/solution according to best engineering practice to address issues which affect the operation of the power plant
- Follow C&I work instructions and propose changes for improvement where necessary
- Lead the execution of shutdown works for instrumentation to ensure completion of shutdown work on time
- Work closely with various sections to coordinate cross-functional maintenance works
- Perform risk assessment prior to start of work and conduct on-job risk assessment to identify residual risks associated with the planned/unplanned work
- Monitor spare parts and inventory for critical instrumentation to ensure availability when required in order to minimize unplanned outages.
- Establish new inventory/cataloging where necessary.
- Update information in the inventory to ensure that it is relevant for the current operation.
- Provide technical inputs in full cycle of procurement processes for materials and service requisition where required so that all technical requirements are addressed properly to protect company’s interest
- Identify, study, propose, and implement area for improvement in the field of instrumentation engineering to enhance operation and improve overall equipment reliability
- Supervise on-site contractors/additional supplier’s C&I technician(s) as well as C&I vendors to perform site works, review their work procedures and instructions to ensure compliance to achieve highest quality of work in a safe manner
- Participate actively in any meeting, discussion and initiative by team which is relevant to the job role and business needs in order to safeguard company’s interest
- Populate inputs into the Computerized Materials and Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to ensure data and history of equipment maintenance activities are captured accurately.
- Provide inputs to Planning Engineer with regard to instrument maintenance activities for consolidation
- Possess a degree in Instrumentation and Control Engineering or Electronics and Electrical Engineering with at least seven (7) years of working experience in the instrumentation field, or a diploma in the same fields with at least ten (10) years of working experience in instrumentation field
- Proficient in the codes and standards in the power plant industry i.e. BSI, ISO27001, ANSI, IEC, IEEE, etc.
- Strong interpersonal skills, a team player and able to work with all levels of management and multinational staff
- Hands-on experience in field instrumentation and sensors of different makes
- Proficient in power plant DCS and HMI systems, specifically experience with ABB Advant DCS, GE Alspa DCS will be an advantage
- Proficient in any power plant PLC control system Proficient in the P&ID, loop diagram, process functional flow diagram and familiar with gas turbine / steam turbine operations and protection concepts Cyber security knowledge in Operation Technology will be an added advantage
Keppel Singapore, Singapore, SGP Office
Singapore, Singapore
Keppel Singapore Office
Singapore
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