Automation & Instrumentation Engineer at Stockgap Fuels Limited

Purpose of the Role

• To design, program, simulate and test automated machinery and processes.
• Plans and coordinates Engineering implementation of project work on site.
• To monitor, collect data and give report on terminal depot activities and ensure efficient and timely functioning of all fire & gas suppression systems, instruments and devices within our specifications.

Responsibilities

Operations and Equipment Monitoring

• Troubleshoot Fire Alarm System (FAS) related processes, instruments or equipment when errors occur and manage repairs to ensure minimal downtime to terminal operations.
• Keep an updated maintenance report analysis of Fire and Gas Instruments and equipment.
• Support to Design, Configure, Integrate and Implement safety instrument systems (SIS) solutions for terminal.
• Assist to Develop, Interpret and Review Fire and Gas Loop Diagram, for processes and equipment in terminal.
• Carry out Installation of Fire and Gas Instruments, Functionality test/ ESD Logic test as per Cause and Effect matrix in terminal.
• Develop User Requirement Specifications.
• Assist with estimates of man-hours required to complete projects.
• Manage automation and instrumentation projects as assigned
• Monitor progress of projects.
• Train operators on Fire Alarm and emergency shut-down systems.

Operational Safety

• Monitor and resolve alarms, errors, safety interlocks for Fire Alarm instruments and automated machinery during and after operation for smooth loading and unloading processes.
• Monitor process parameter conditions for improving the safety, reliability & operability of equipment and the terminal.
• Monitor all safety instrument installations (gas/flame/smoke detectors, Emergency Short down devices etc.) in the terminal continuously for quality and prompt response during emergencies.
• Identify, investigate, log faults and inform the concerned departments for remedial action.
• Keep and monitor an accurate log of sequence of events alarm list used for optimization of terminal operations.
• Carry out routine preventive and corrective maintenance of Fire and Gas Installations to ensure good working conditions.
• Initiate fire drill or test alarms via the safety panel for HSE team as need arises.
• Analyze operational data and process behavior trends to optimize terminal control system.
• Responsible for identification of plant, equipment, and process isolations within the bounds of the Work Permit System and in accordance with QHSE policies and procedures.
• Understand and ensure compliance with Health and Safety Regulations and quality standards.

Truck/Vessel Loading and Unloading Operations

• Operate and monitor Distributed Control System (DCS) interface for plants' start-up, loading and shut down operations.
• Monitor the Fire Alarm System Interface to enable prompt identification of safety issues/unsafe conditions such as triggered Flame detector, Manual call point, Linear Heat Detector etc. through displays, graphics and trend logs during operation.
• Communicate with field operators on unsafe triggers/ alarms in the field as required.
• Implement measures to ensure seamless and safe receipt, storage, handling and dispatch of products in the terminal.

HSE

• Maintain Occupational health and safety standards in the office environment.
• Participate in hazard reporting, toolbox talks and safety meetings.
• Actively participates in and promotes company health and safety campaigns, policies and procedures, and ensures personal safety and that of colleagues at all times

Qualifications

• Minimum of B.Sc. Second Class Honours (Upper Division)/ HND Upper Credit in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer, Chemical Engineering or Automation / Instrumentation courses.

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in an operating engineering environment
• 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)
• Experience with fire and gas alarm and shutdown systems as related to explosion proof areas.

Competencies

• Hands on Engineering
• Operations management
• Working knowledge of Health, Safety and Environment
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Industry and business knowledge
• Analytical skills
• Leadership skills
• Organizational skills