Senior ICSS Lead Engineer (2 Years Contract Role)
ABB
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Johor Bahru
Contract type: Full time
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Automation Engineering Manager
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Your Role And Responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to act as the technical lead for all engineering activities in assignments. Each day, you will ensure that the activities related to engineering disciplines within the project are executed in an efficient and cost-effective manner. You will also showcase your expertise by providing technical support to commissioning and start-up activities.
The work model for the role is: Onsite
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
More About Us
The Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With its integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonize. The Division also supports the development, integration and scaling up of new and renewable energy models. The Division’s goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing global energy transition. Harnessing data, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), the Division brings over 50 years of domain expertise delivering solutions designed to improve energy, process and production efficiency, as well as reduce risk, operational cost and capital cost, while minimizing waste for customers, from project start-up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
This position reports to:
Automation Engineering Manager
__
Your Role And Responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to act as the technical lead for all engineering activities in assignments. Each day, you will ensure that the activities related to engineering disciplines within the project are executed in an efficient and cost-effective manner. You will also showcase your expertise by providing technical support to commissioning and start-up activities.
The work model for the role is: Onsite
- Leading the ICSS engineering scope across all project phases – FEED, basic engineering, detailed engineering including hardware and software, FAT, pre-commissioning, commissioning and SAT at yards and offshore sites.
- Acting as subject matter expert for all automation systems including – DCS, ESD, F&G and co-ordinate with teams both in-house and at the execution center in the region.
- Interfacing with vendors, EPC contractors, client, and internal stakeholders to ensure system integration and functional compliance in line with project requirements.
- Collaborating with the Project Manager to ensure on-time delivery, adherence to project schedule and budget, and fulfilment of contractual obligations
- Around 10 years of hands on experience handling automation projects within the oil & gas, power industries or offshore
- Experience in handling large size ICSS systems with 25,000+ I/O points or more.
- Proven experience with any of the major ICSS platforms including architecture design, configuration, and integration for offshore projects.
- Experience with ABB 800xA system will be an added advantage.
- A good collaborator and enjoy working in a multi-cultural environment.
- Self-motivated individual with strong English communication skills, eager to build lasting relationships with customers and global stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology with a major in Electrical, Electronics or another relevant discipline.
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
More About Us
The Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With its integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonize. The Division also supports the development, integration and scaling up of new and renewable energy models. The Division’s goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing global energy transition. Harnessing data, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), the Division brings over 50 years of domain expertise delivering solutions designed to improve energy, process and production efficiency, as well as reduce risk, operational cost and capital cost, while minimizing waste for customers, from project start-up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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