Head, Automation and Instrumentation at Stockgap Fuels Limited

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.