Automation Systems Engineer

2 weeks ago

Deer Park, Texas, United States Royal Vopak Full time
Job Title: Automation Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join our team at Royal Vopak. As an Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining automation systems for our facilities.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide subject matter expertise for automation/control systems and instrumentation.
  • Coordinate all 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.
  • Ensure 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.
  • Participate in HAZOP/PHA activities and provide I&C input to achieve required Layers of Protection.
  • 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.
Requirements:
  • 4-year college degree in Engineering from an accredited university
  • Advanced degree in technical or business field preferred
  • 6-8 years' experience in automation, instrumentation, and process controls in the petrochemical, refining, or oil & gas industries. Liquid storage terminal experience is a plus.
  • Experience with Emerson DeltaV DCS, SIS systems and Rockwell PLCs hardware and software. In addition, Wonderware experience is a plus.
  • 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)
  • Detail oriented
  • Results driven
  • Problem solving skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Stakeholder management / communication skills
  • Planning & organizing
  • Team player
What We Offer:
  • A market-based salary depending on your experience and knowledge and attractive bonuses.
  • Various growth opportunities.
  • Group health insurance where Vopak pays 50% of the nominal costs.
  • 401(k) Incentive Savings Plan
  • Holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 floating holidays)
  • Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Work Environment:

This position requires an employee to be in an office environment as well as exposed to outside elements. Most extreme elements are heat in the summer months of up to 104°F (40°C) and some exposure to cold of generally no less than 15°F (-10°C) in the winter months.

There will be exposure to various chemicals and compounds, including fumes and smells, some of them hazardous. The employee may enter confined spaces and work in elevated environments. Employee must be able to wear PPE required by the location. General office noise may be experienced and louder sounds and vibrations when outside. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. All environments are safe with appropriate PPE.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, speak and hear. The employee is required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; the employee may be required, on occasion, to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may be required to climb ladders/storage tanks up to 50' in height. The employee may be required to enter confined spaces. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to travel by air, rail, bus, or car.

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