[SGP] Lead/Senior Application Engineer, AVEVA UE

Hanwha Ocean is undergoing a transformative journey, evolving from a traditional shipbuilder into a comprehensive Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, and Operation (EPCI(O)) solutions provider. Our portfolio now spans FPSO, FLNG, offshore renewables, floating production units, as well as major developments across onshore energy and infrastructure sectors.

This strategic expansion strengthens our ability to deliver exceptional project execution by seamlessly integrating the energy and infrastructure cultures of Asia and America across a diverse set of emerging markets and verticals. By expanding into onshore power plants, including gas-based and combined-cycle facilities, as well as onshore and offshore wind projects, in addition to our established offshore capabilities, we further broaden our commitment to providing world-class, end-to-end energy solutions.

Explore opportunities to be part of our dynamic team at the Energy Plant Unit and contribute to groundbreaking projects that redefine the onshore and offshore industry.

Position Summary

The Application Engineer for Aveva Engineering will serve as the enterprise focal point for implementing, configuring, and supporting the AVEVA Engineering suite across multi-discipline engineering environments.

Directly reporting to the EIS Group Lead and coordinating with other EIS Application engineers and discipline leads for the corporate and project scope.

The position requires a seasoned professional capable of balancing legacy engineering practices with forward-leaning digital transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, customize, and administrate AVEVA Engineering (1D/2D) to meet project and corporate standards.
• Develop and maintain NAM (Name Allocation Manager), Data models, functional deliverables, class libraries, UDA structures, and attribute mappings.
• Configure catalogue structures, datasheet templates, calculation sets, and object hierarchies aligned with Company standard and CFIHOS requirements.
• Drive standardization of tag naming conventions, status codes, deliverable rules, and reporting logic.

• Facilitate seamless data connectivity between AVEVA Engineering and related AVEVA platforms (E3D, P&ID, Instrumentation, Electrical, and UE).
• Support bi-directional data exchanges with external tools such as Cognite Data Fusion, SmartPlant, ACC, HYSYS, and in-house databases.
• Implement robust tag validation workflows across multiple systems and engineering disciplines.

• Define project setup, metadata frameworks, access control, discipline workflows, and data handover requirements.
• Ensure engineering disciplines (Process, Piping, Mechanical, Instrument, Electrical, Safety, Procurement) are empowered to execute deliverables effectively in AVEVA Engineering.
• Troubleshoot system issues and deliver root-cause analysis with quick turnaround.

Reporting, Automation & Scripting

• Develop advanced reporting sets: Equipment Lists, Instrument Index, Valve Lists, Line Lists, I/O Lists, Cause & Effect Sheets, and engineering registers.
• Automate repetitive tasks using PML, .NET scripts, SQL queries, or AVEVA APIs.
• Deploy dashboards and KPIs for engineering progress tracking and data-quality governance.

Governance, Compliance & Digital Delivery

• Enforce corporate digital standards, engineering naming conventions, and information-management protocols.
• Support data governance frameworks for Asset Information, LCI/DFO packages, and digital-twin readiness.
• Ensure alignment with client requirements, CFIHOS RDL mappings, and EPC handover specifications.

Stakeholder Management & Training

• Provide high-calibre user support, training, and onboarding for internal and external project teams.
• Engage with AVEVA Global Support, IT Infrastructure teams, and project leadership to ensure system availability, performance, and scalability.
• Lead workshops to drive adoption of best practices and enhance engineering data maturity across the organization.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
• Minimum 5 years and above of experience in AVEVA Engineering across EPC/Oil & Gas/FPSO projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of AVEVA Engineering Data Model, E3D integration, and multi-discipline engineering workflows.
• Hands-on expertise in AVEVA configuration, PML scripting, SQL, catalogue setup, and datasheet development.
• Demonstrated experience managing engineering information in complex, multi-location project setups.
• Deep understanding of industry standards such as ASME, API, IEC, ISO 15926, CFIHOS/JIP36.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills with an ability to guide technical and non-technical teams.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with AVEVA Unified Engineering (UE) and AVEVA Data Warehouse concepts.
• Working knowledge of AVEVA Engineering / Digital Twin ecosystems.
• Exposure to cloud-hosted engineering environments, virtual servers, and VPN-based access models.
• Prior experience supporting procurement workflows, MTO generation, and engineering–procurement data handover.
• Familiarity with Power BI dashboards for engineering analytics.