Automation Engineer

Royal Vopak • Deer Park, TX

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Start your career as an Automation Engineer at Vopak and contribute to social themes such as energy security and energy transition. We offer you a working environment that is safe and pleasant and where equality, diversity and satisfaction are of paramount importance. Ready to develop yourself and make a positive impact? Improve the world and start as an Automation Engineer at Vopak. What will you do as an Automation Engineer? This position will lead and support automation/control systems scope for various facility upgrade projects, control systems migration projects, as well as lifecycle maintenance/upgrades of automation/control systems in a liquids storage terminal setting. The position provides subject matter expertise for automation/control systems and instrumentation. This position leads and guides terminals in the execution of automation/ process control projects including project planning activities, development of technical designs and functional specifications. The position also maintains the integrity and lifecycle of the automation systems at the site. The position is responsible for the following Vopak terminals Deer Park, TX (position will be based at this terminal) Corpus Christi, TX

Requirements

• Must possess or be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) as required by the Maritime Transportation Security Act.
• 4-year college degree in engineering from an accredited university
• 6-8 years’ experience in automation, instrumentation, and process controls in the petrochemical, refining, or oil & gas industries.
• Experience with Emerson DeltaV DCS, SIS systems and Rockwell PLCs hardware and software.
• Experience with construction, installation, testing and commissioning of control systems.
• Knowledge of the Industrial automation standards including ISA 88, ISA 95 and IEC61511, and relevant codes (e.g. NEC)
• Familiarity with major Tank Gauging Systems and associated industry standards is preferred.
• Affinity with IT / OT convergence and OT cybersecurity principles
• Experience working in the safety-critical industrial environment; strong understanding of health, safety, environmental, and security principles
• Knowledge of the business activities and processes in terminal operations preferred
• Knowledge of planning and scheduling processes and general project management processes
• Ability to translate technical plans into easy-to-understand laymen’s terms and communicate such translations in clear terminology
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder environment
• Excellent English communication skills, both oral and written; listening skills; experience creating and delivering presentations.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% (travel will mainly be to Vopak terminal in Corpus Christi, TX)
• Ability to respond promptly to emergencies or unexpected calls during off-hours, including nights and weekends.
• Detail oriented
• Results driven
• Problem solving skills
• Negotiation skills
• Stakeholder management / communication skills
• Planning & organizing
• Team player

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in technical or business field preferred
• Liquid storage terminal experience is a plus.
• In addition, Wonderware experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Abides by all safety procedures and practices applicable to location and position; participates in appropriate safety training; demonstrates commitment to and support of SH&E principles and values; champions safety as necessary
• Provides subject matter expertise for automation/control systems and instrumentation, as well as supporting the project team with assigned upgrades, migrations and other automation projects.
• Coordinates all automation technical and engineering matters between the terminal and customer, technical and/or engineering personnel or other stakeholders
• Responsible for maintenance and lifecycle management of automation/control systems at the terminals.
• Ensures SLAs (service level agreements) with appropriate technical requirements are in place for automation/control systems and ensures that vendors deliver services in line with the scope and quality requirements established in SLAs.
• Responsible for configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, programming, and hardware/software support of control systems at the terminals.
• Help develop/prepare Control System Block Diagrams/System Architecture, Network Diagrams, I/O Lists, Junction Box / wiring drawings, plot plans, Instrument Index, Instrument Data Sheets, Range/Alarm/Trip/Shutdown Schedules, Control Narratives, Cause & Effect Matrix, DCS/HMI Screens, Complex Loop Narratives and Hardware/Software/Configuration guides.
• Participate in HAZOP/PHA activities and provide I&C input to achieve required Layers of Protection.
• As part of the technical team, conduct regular meetings with operations and maintenance to ensure that automation/I&C design work & changes are aligned with the specific needs of terminal operations and are in compliance with company and industrial standards.
• Support P&ID development for I&C scope; maintain P&ID redlining & update through the course of the initial project, as well as all future projects.
• Prepare control systems scope, specifications, requisitions, proposals, estimates, surveys and designs.
• Pre-select & pre-qualify vendors, obtain bids, evaluate bids and support the procurement process to award contracts for the applicable projects.
• Review project documents and vendor drawings, specifications, design documents, loop/wiring drawings and test procedures etc., and ensure that the control system design and installation are consistent with company standards.
• Support preparation of project scope, justification, cost estimates and return on investment evaluations, and obtaining required expenditure approvals for implementation of the planned project stages.
• Manage and monitor vendor’s progress throughout the life of the project to ensure facility standards, project scope and schedule are met.
• Prepares and delivers technical and management support presentations and reports as required

Benefits

• A market-based salary depending on your experience and knowledge and attractive bonuses
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Incentive Savings Plan
• Holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 floating holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees