Senior / Performance Engineer (E&U)

About Sembcorp Sembcorp is a leading energy and urban solutions provider headquartered in Singapore. Led by its purpose to drive energy transition , Sembcorp delivers sustainable energy solutions and urban developments by leveraging its sector expertise and global track record.

Join us in shaping a sustainable energy future Drive Asia’s energy transition with us! O ur Gas & Related Services segment is a key growth engine, delivering reliable and efficient energy to industries and communities across multiple countries. We support Asia’s growing energy needs while advancing the shift to a lower-carbon future.

Key Roles And Responsibilities

• Support performance monitoring and optimization across power generation assets (GT, HRSG, BOP, BESS) to ensure reliable and efficient plant operation
• Monitor and analyze plant performance data to evaluate efficiency, heat rate, availability, reliability, and operational effectiveness
• Track and report performance KPIs, identify performance gaps, and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Identify performance degradation, abnormal operating conditions, and operational risks through trend analysis and data-driven assessments
• Evaluate the impact of operating regimes, including load changes, start-ups, shutdowns, and cycling operations on plant performance
• Conduct operational analysis and performance diagnostics to identify optimization opportunities and energy losses
• Support performance improvement projects aimed at enhancing plant efficiency, availability, asset utilization, and operating cost performance
• Develop and enhance digital performance monitoring tools, dashboards, and analytics platforms for proactive performance management
• Assist in developing and maintaining performance-related procedures, standards, and reporting workflows
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, and Digital teams to implement performance optimization initiatives and operational best practices.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or equivalent
• 2-5 years of experience in plant performance, process engineering, operations support, or power generation engineering.
• Basic knowledge of thermal power plant systems (GT, HRSG, Steam Cycle, BOP; BESS is an advantage).
• Familiarity with power plant performance principles, including heat rate, efficiency, energy balance, and operational KPIs.
• Ability to analyze plant operational and process data to identify performance improvement opportunities.
• Exposure to performance monitoring systems, data analytics tools, or digital performance platforms is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Good communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
• Proactive, self-driven, and adaptable in a plant environment.

Preferred Competencies

• Performance Monitoring & Analytics
• Heat Rate and Efficiency Analysis
• Power Plant Thermodynamics
• Process Optimization
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Data Visualization (PI System, Power BI, Excel)
• Performance Testing & Benchmarking
• Energy Management & Loss Analysis
• Digital Performance Monitoring Systems
• Continuous Improvement Methodologies

Our Culture at Sembcorp At Sembcorp, our culture is shaped by a strong set of shared behaviours that guide the way we work and uphold our commitment to driving the energy transition.

We foster an institution-first mindset, where the success of Sembcorp takes precedence over individual interests. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, as we work seamlessly across markets, businesses, and functions to achieve our goals together. Accountability is a core principle, ensuring that we take ownership of our commitments and deliver on them with integrity and excellence. These values define who we are and create a workplace where our people can thrive while making a meaningful impact on driving energy transition.

Join us in making a real impact!