Instrument & Control Lead

Job Summary

Lead and supervise the on-site installation, coordination, and execution of instrumentation and control systems for high-tech manufacturing facilities and Front-End Semiconductor FAB projects. Ensure all installation and testing activities are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, technical specifications, project schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Instrumentation & Control System Installation

• Lead and supervise the installation of instrumentation and control systems, including field instruments, pressure transmitters, temperature sensors, flow meters, level instruments, control valves, and related equipment.
• Oversee installation of instrument cabling, cable trays, junction boxes, control panels, and associated system components.
• Ensure all installation works comply with approved drawings, technical specifications, and project requirements.
• Monitor installation quality, workmanship, and construction progress at site.

Site Supervision & Manpower Coordination

• Lead and coordinate daily site activities, including supervisors, technicians, workers, and subcontractors.
• Allocate manpower and coordinate work schedules to ensure timely completion of installation activities.
• Monitor site productivity, work progress, and subcontractor performance.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, and other discipline leads to resolve site issues and interface conflicts.

Technical & Interface Coordination

• Read and interpret P&IDs, instrument layout drawings, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, and control schematics.
• Coordinate instrumentation and control works with electrical, mechanical, process utility, HVAC, and other MEP disciplines.
• Coordinate installation and integration interfaces involving PLC, DCS, SCADA, and Facility Monitoring and Control System (FMCS).
• Identify technical discrepancies, installation constraints, and system interface issues, and coordinate corrective actions.

Testing & Commissioning

• Lead and coordinate instrument calibration, loop checking, functional testing, and system verification activities.
• Supervise testing and commissioning works to ensure systems operate according to project specifications.
• Coordinate troubleshooting and rectification of instrumentation and control system issues.
• Arrange and support inspections, testing, and commissioning activities with Clients, consultants, vendors, and subcontractors.

Quality Control & Safety Compliance

• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure installation quality and compliance with project requirements.
• Monitor defects, non-conformance reports, and outstanding works through to completion.
• Ensure all site activities comply with approved method statements, workplace safety requirements, and project quality standards.
• Maintain proper installation records, inspection reports, and testing documentation.

Project & Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with Clients, consultants, contractors, vendors, and other project disciplines throughout project execution.
• Attend site coordination and progress meetings and provide regular updates to project management.
• Ensure installation activities are carried out according to project schedules and construction priorities.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in instrumentation, control systems, FMCS, or EPC construction projects.
• Proven experience leading and supervising instrumentation and control installation works on site.
• Strong technical knowledge of instrumentation devices, including pressure transmitters, temperature sensors, flow meters, level instruments, and control valves.
• Familiar with PLC, DCS, SCADA, FMCS, control panels, and instrumentation systems.
• Able to read and interpret P&IDs, instrument layout drawings, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, and control schematics.
• Experience in manpower coordination, subcontractor supervision, installation inspection, testing, and commissioning.
• Experience in semiconductor FABs, high-tech manufacturing facilities, cleanrooms, or industrial plants will be an advantage.
• Strong leadership, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently in a site-based project environment.
  

Working Location: Woodlands North, Singapore
Employment Type: Contract (36 months)