Head, Automation and Instrumentation at Stockgap Fuels Limited

Job Description

• Oversee the programming of new automated components to the terminal operations processes.
• Develop and maintain 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.
• Troubleshoot 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.
• Identify new opportunities for automation within the terminal process.
• Design new automation equipment or processes.
• Simulate and test automation processes or equipment to ensure they function as desired.
• Maintain the terminal automation system (TAS) in efficient working conditions.
• 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 despatch 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, and material loss analysis, amongst others.

Job Responsibilities

• Programme new automated components to the terminal operations process.
• Developand maintainclear 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
• Troubleshootautomated processes or equipment when errors occur and managerepair efforts to ensure minimal downtime to terminal operations
• Design, test and document PLC and HMI software.
• Identify new opportunities for automation within the terminal process
• Design new automation equipment or processes
• Simulateand test 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 learned 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, and material loss analysis, amongst others)

Qualifications, Experiences, and Skills

• Master's Degree in any of the following disciplines: 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 and 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 an emphasis on PLCs, SCADA, or HMI systems (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, Human Machine Interface)
• Working knowledge of Operations management principles and processes.
• Strongknowledge of Health, Safety, and Environment Regulations, good practice, and policy implementation.
• Negotiation skills.
• Communication (verbal and written).
• Industry and business acumen.
• Leadership skills
• Equipment troubleshooting skills
• Problem-solving and creative thinking skills