Stockgap Fuels Limited is a key player in the oil and gas downstream sector of the Nigerian economy. Stockgap is committed to providing access to the ever increasing demand for energy in Nigeria. The company is currently engaged in the bulk storage and distribution of refined petroleum products (PMS, AGO and DPK) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LPG), also known as cooking gas. The company through its state-of-the-art storage terminal in Port-Harcourt has positioned itself as a reputable player in the downstream oil and gas sector.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Head, Automation and Instrumentation
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Summary
To ensure automation systems and team are effective and functioning within the limits of budget, time and specifications of the company and provides terminal automation and data collection systems
Responsibilities
Programming new automated components to the terminal operations process
Developing and maintaining clear and accurate documentation of automation equipment or processes
Oversee the effective running and operations of the Terminal Automation System (TAS).
Design, configure, integrate, and implement process control solutions at the terminal
Develop P&IDs and loop descriptions for various plants, processes, and/or equipment.
Develop control system validation/testing protocols.
Write reports for senior colleagues outlining new concepts, testing outcomes, and ongoing efficiency
Train staff where necessary – typically after implementing new processes or equipment, or making changes to existing ones
Troubleshooting automated processes or equipment when errors occur and manage repair efforts to ensure minimal downtime to terminal operations
Design, test and document PLC and HMI software.
Identification of new opportunities for automation within the terminal process
Designing new automation equipment or processes
Simulating and testing these processes or equipment to ensure they function as desired
Maintain the terminal automation system (TAS) in efficient working condition
Provide early warning /fault detection oversight on the smooth operation of the terminal
Track and investigate incidents and identify root causes as well as lessons to be learnt and maintain incident management log for all incidents and resolutions for known errors
Collaborate with the Shipping and Operations Department and obtain required regulatory approvals in a timely manner to facilitate receipt of petroleum products by vessel
Implement measures to ensure seamless and safe receipt, storage, handling and dispatch of products in the terminal
Monitor deployed CCTV cameras for terminal security and surveillance purposes and report suspicious incidents
Maintain adequate and effective perimeter coverage for deployed CCTV cameras
Maintain security infrastructure
Collaborate with other departments (Audit and Investigations, Risk Management, etc.) to ensure accurate accounting for in-tank products
Prepare regular system generated stock management and reconciliation reports (e.g. daily weekly and monthly truck out reports, product movement reconciliation, material loss analysis, for amongst others)
Qualifications, Experiences and Skill
Master's Degree in any of the following discipline: Information Technology, Computer Science / Engineering or Business Information Technology
Minimum of B.Sc. Second Class Honours (Upper Division)/ HND Upper Credit in Electrical Engineering or Automation / Instrumentation courses
Minimum of ten(10) years' experience in an operating engineering environment nd at least four (4) years in a supervisory role
Experience working with a variety of control systems including DDC, DCS and PLCs (Direct Digital Control, Distributed Control System, Programmable Logic Controller)
Experience designing and programming control systems with emphasis on PLCs, SCADA or HMI systems (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, Human Machine Interface)
Operations management
Knowledge of the applicable industry regulations
Working knowledge of Health, Safety and Environment Regulations, good practice and policy implementation
Negotiation
Communication (verbal and written)
Industry and business knowledge
Leadership
Equipment troubleshooting skills
Problem-solving and creative thinking.
Application Closing Date
18th October, 2021.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Applications to: [email protected] using "Head, Automation" as the subject of the email.