Senior Electrical & Automation Engineer

Position : Senior Electrical & Automation Engineer

Industry : Oil & Gas

Location : Singapore (frequent shipyard attendance)

Contract Duration : 6 months

Scope of Works:

• Lead and manage electrical and automation activities related to the DP system Power Management System (PMS) and Vessel Management System (VMS) upgrades throughout the drydock project.
• Manage DP system upgrade and readiness activities ensuring the vessels DP systems are prepared for testing commissioning and operational requirements.
• Coordinate with Siemens and Kongsberg on system upgrades technical requirements engineering activities troubleshooting and implementation.
• Lead activities related to PMS/VMS system upgrades and obsolescence management including identifying technical risks replacement requirements and upgrade strategies.
• Manage actions related to blackout prevention and recovery including technical reviews risk mitigation and implementation of corrective measures.
• Coordinate and review electrical protection and coordination studies ensuring appropriate protection settings and system selectivity.
• Review technical documentation electrical drawings system architecture protection studies vendor documents and engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate with OEMs shipyard teams electrical contractors and other project stakeholders to ensure technical activities are executed according to project requirements.
• Plan and coordinate Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) and associated inspection and testing activities.
• Lead electrical and automation commissioning activities including system integration functional testing troubleshooting and performance verification.
• Monitor DP PMS and VMS upgrade progress and ensure key technical milestones are achieved in line with the overall drydock schedule.
• Manage technical issues defects and system deficiencies coordinating with OEMs and contractors to ensure timely resolution.
• Support DP readiness activities including preparation for testing commissioning and relevant verification/acceptance activities.
• Coordinate Class attendance inspections and approvals related to electrical automation DP and power management systems.
• Identify technical risks associated with system obsolescence upgrades integration and commissioning and develop appropriate mitigation actions.
• Ensure all electrical and automation works comply with approved specifications procedures drawings OEM recommendations and applicable marine/offshore standards.
• Maintain proper records of technical reviews testing commissioning defects modifications and system upgrade activities.
• Provide regular technical progress updates and support project reporting documentation and final closeout activities.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering Automation Engineering Control Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 810 years of relevant experience in electrical automation control or marine engineering within offshore marine shipyard O&G or heavy industrial environments.
• Proven experience working on DP3 vessels is highly preferred.
• Strong experience with Power Management Systems (PMS) Vessel Management Systems (VMS) and electrical automation systems.
• Hands-on experience with DP system upgrades DP readiness testing and commissioning.
• Experience managing or coordinating PMS/VMS obsolescence and upgrade projects is highly advantageous.
• Experience with Kongsberg DP systems and Siemens electrical/automation systems is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electrical protection and coordination studies including protection settings selectivity and system reliability.
• Experience planning and coordinating FAT SAT commissioning and system integration activities.
• Experience coordinating OEMs shipyards contractors Class and other technical stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of blackout prevention blackout recovery and power system reliability for offshore/marine vessels.
• Ability to review and interpret electrical drawings single-line diagrams control system architecture and technical documentation.
• Proven experience in technical troubleshooting defect resolution and commissioning management.
• Familiarity with marine/offshore electrical automation and classification requirements.
• Strong project coordination technical leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to manage multiple technical activities in a fast-paced shipyard environment.
• Willingness and ability to attend the Singapore shipyard frequently throughout the contract period.

Note: Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted as part of shortlisting process