Automation / Instrumentation Engineer at Stockgap Fuels Limited

Job Summary

• To design, program, simulate, and test automated machinery and processes. Plans and coordinates Engineering implementation of project work on all Stockgap’s site.
• To monitor, collect data and give report on terminal depot activities and ensure efficient and timely functioning of automated machines within Stockgap’s specifications.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot automated processes, instruments, or equipment when errors occur and manage repairs to ensure minimal downtime to terminal operations.
• Responsible for monitoring, managing and maintenance of Remote Process Interfaces (RPI) in terminal to ensure effective working conditions and escalate issues to responsible parties for maintenance when need arises.
• Keep an updated maintenance report analysis of Terminal Automation System (TAS) Instruments and equipment. 
• Support to Design, Configure, Integrate, and Implement process control solutions for the depot
• Assist in developing, Interpreting and Reviewing P&IDs and Loop Diagrams for processes and equipment in the terminal.
• Develop User Requirement Specifications.
• Assist with estimates of man-hours required to complete projects.
• Manage automation and instrumentation projects as assigned
• Monitor the progress of projects.
• Install, test, and start up control systems on-site.
• Train operators on control systems
• Implement measures to ensure seamless and safe receipt, storage, handling and despatch of products in the terminal
• Monitor all Terminal Automation System instrument installations (Pressure Transmitter/Level Transmitter/Temperature Transmitter, Pressure Gauges Emergency Short off Valves etc.) in the terminal continuously for quality and prompt response during emergencies.
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on all Terminal Automation System’s (TAS) instruments installations in terminal to ensure good working conditions.
• Monitor alarms, errors, health status of Batch Controller Units (BCU) during operation for set configuration lists and smooth loading and unloading process.
• 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.
• Monitor process parameter conditions for improving the safety, reliability & operability of equipment and the terminal.
• 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.
• Monitor and manage all Terminal Automation Instruments and devices through displays, graphics and trend logs during operation.
• Communicate with field operators on unsafe alarms emanating from Terminal Automation System Instruments/ devices in the field as required.
• Implement measures to ensure seamless and safe receipt, storage, handling and despatch of products in the terminal

Requirements

• Minimum of B.Sc. Second Class Honours (Upper Division)/ HND Upper Credit in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer, Chemical Engineering or Automation / Instrumentation courses.
• 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 an emphasis on PLCs, SCADA or HMI systems (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, Human Machine Interface)
• Hands-on experience with operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of plant instruments and associated process control devices.
• Must Reside in Port Harcourt