OT Manager

Start your career as an Operations Technology Manager at Vopak and contribute to social themes such as energy security and energy transition. We offer you a working environment that is safe and pleasant and where equality, diversity and satisfaction are of paramount importance. Ready to develop yourself and make a positive impact? Improve the world and start as an Operations Technology Manager at Vopak.

What will you do as an Operations Technology Manager?

This position supports and leads business development and improvement projects in existing and new locations. The scope of works captures the development of and support of Automation Upgrades and Life Cycle Management in a liquids and gas terminal setting. This position leads and guides terminals in the development of a Life Cycle Management systems and/or upgrade of

automation/process control projects including project planning activities, development of technical designs and functional specifications.

What do we offer you?

• Hybrid work schedule

• A market-based salary depending on your experience and knowledge and attractive bonuses

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance

• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance

• Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurance

• 401(k) Incentive Savings Plan

• Holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 floating holidays)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Paid Time Off

What do we expect from you as an Operations Technology Manager?

• Must possess or be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) as required by the Maritime Transportation Security Act.

• 4-year college degree in Engineering from an accredited university

• Advanced degree in technical or business field preferred

• 3-6 years’ of experience in automation, instrumentation, and controls in the petrochemical, refining and/or storage in the oil & gas industries.

• General knowledge and understanding of DCS, SIS, PLC and Scada based controls.

• Project management experience, preferably in a chemical storage or processing plant is a pre.

• Ability to multi-task

• Experience working in a safety-critical environment; strong understanding of health, safety,

• environmental, and security principles

• Knowledge of Company health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures

• Experience working with Federal, state and local environmental regulations including RCRA

• Ability to translate technical plans into easy-to-understand laymen’s terms and communicate such translations in clear terminology; experience working with government documents

• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office suite, Google Suite, various email and internet programs and applications; computer-based design experience preferred

• Excellent English communication skills, both oral and written; listening skills; experience creating and delivering presentations, Knowledge of the Spanish language is preferred

• Knowledge of the business activities and processes in terminal operations preferred

• Knowledge of planning and scheduling processes

• Knowledge of Distributed Control Systems and batch automation packages

• Knowledge of Tank Gauging Systems and associated industry standards

• Ability to manage semi-complex stakeholder environment

• Willing to travel up to 40%

• Competencies:

  • Detail oriented

  • Results driven

  • Problem solving skills

  • Negotiation skills

  • Stakeholder management / communication skills

  • Planning & organizing

  • Team player

What does your day look like?

Your core responsibilities are:

• Abides by all safety procedures and practices applicable to location and position; participates in appropriate safety training; demonstrates commitment to and support of SH&E principles and values; champions safety as necessary

• Coordinates all Automation related technical and engineering matters between the terminal, technical and/or engineering personnel

• Join and support the (local) project teams with the initial objective to migrate PLC-based controls to a DCS/SIS environment. In time, take project ownership and take the lead in upgrading the Maintenance & Technical monitoring of the implemented DCS operating systems

• (Life Cycle Management), as well as spearheading all future upgrades and other automation projects.

• Supports in reviewing Control System Block Diagrams, Network Diagrams, I/O Lists, Instrument Index, Instrument Data Sheets, Range/Alarm/Trip/Shutdown Schedules, Control and Safeguarding Narratives, Cause & Effects, Logix Matrix, DCS/HMI Screens, Complex Loop Narratives and Hardware/Software/Configuration guides.

• Supports project teams in developing automation strategies and defining the scope of works based on the Vopak automation blueprint.

• terminals/investment.

• Participate in (C)HAZOP/PHA activities and provide Instrumentation & Control input to achieve added layers of protection.

• Conduct meetings with Operations and Maintenance to ensure that I&C design work & changes are aligned with the specific needs of terminal operations.

• Identify, analyze and propose improvements of existing processes within an organization during the specifications

• Supports in reviewing control systems scope, specifications, requisitions, proposals, estimates, surveys, and designs.

• Review vendor equipment package drawings and designs, and verify if the new control system content is consistent with facility standards and Automation BluePrint.

• Support local team in preparing project scope, justification, cost estimates and return on investment evaluations, and lead in obtaining required expenditure approvals for implementation of the planned project stages.

• Accountable for engineering, maintaining and improving control systems within the Division.

• Ensure the reliability and availability of control systems by monitoring the system hardware, software and scheduling preventive maintenance actions and upgrades as needed.

• Adopt agreed process improvements in the automation designs

• Embed agreed process improvements in the terminal implementation plan

• Train operators and maintenance personnel as needed for new or modified existing controls.

• Attend various vendor equipment training classes, and remain current with all upgrades and new equipment.

• Performs other duties assigned by management that fall within the generally expected scope of this position.

• Acquainted with batch automation standards as ISA 88 and ISA 95

• Performs other duties assigned by management that fall within the generally expected scope of this position.

It is Vopak’s policy to employ and administer employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era and in accordance with federal and state civil rights laws.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.  The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.

Work Environment

This position requires an employee to be in an office environment as well as exposed to outside elements.  Most extreme elements are heat in the summer months of up to 104°F (40°C) and some exposure to cold of generally no less than 15°F (-10°C) in the winter months.  There will be exposure to various chemicals and compounds, including fumes and smells, some of them hazardous.  The employee may enter confined spaces and work in elevated environments.  The Employee must be able to wear PPE required by the location.  General office noise may be experienced and louder sounds and vibrations when outside.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  All environments are safe with appropriate PPE.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, speak and hear.  The employee is required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; the employee may be required, on occasion, to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.  The employee may be required to climb ladders/storage tanks up to 50’ in height.  The employee may be required to enter confined spaces.  The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  Employees may be required to travel by air, rail, bus, or car.

Inclusion & Diversity:

Vopak stores vital products with care. Our commitment to care extends to all our stakeholders, including our own employees, new talents and people in our local communities around the globe. We believe that each individual has the right to be treated with respect and dignity, and to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal opportunities and prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, political orientation or trade union membership, allowing everyone at Vopak to develop their full potential.

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