Sr. project Manager

It's an interesting time for you to come on board at Vopak! Around the world, we connect the supply of and demand for vital products and resources. Energy that allows people to heat their homes and travel the world. Food for a growing planet. And chemicals for the production of various materials. Products that are vital to people’s lives. We ensure the safe, efficient and clean storage of such vital products. The global energy transition, the growing world population, and all new possibilities of emerging technologies and new energy sources make this a very interesting time to join our company.

Essential Job Functions

• 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

• Manages assigned projects; ensures consistency in handling capital projects, maintenance, equipment and facility assets; assists terminals when required for major project coordination and scheduling

• Develops long range CAPEX (capital expenditures plans) to achieve safety, environment and health compliance with standards 

• Participates in master planning process for assigned terminals; updates plans as changes or special needs occurs; keeps permits updates; develops critical assets list; incorporates best practices

• Monitors project expenditures; works with terminal management on CAPEX budgets and 5 year plans

• Provides approval process direction and communication emphasizing bid cost, support documentation, CEA submittal, expense tracking, and importance of on-time completion 

• Performs project evaluations for all projects including hazardous operations review; ensures all appropriate parties are included

• Assists terminals with customers who need specialized costs for tank or facility; achieves same day response to customers

• Contracts with and coordinates outside engineering sources for cost estimates or services as necessary.

• Ensures and monitors consistency of tank inspection program, use of contractors and supplies, bid processes, contractors’ safety and insurance requirements, and applicable codes; coordinates and advises on standards for equipment or construction

• Coordinates with Sales and terminal management for customer project scope assessments; creates technical support presentations; obtains cost structures from appropriate parties

• Establishes and implements policies following industry standards and codes

• Develops guidelines to use when qualifying contractors

• Consults on all aspects of asset maintenance, facility design and preventative maintenance programs; assists with development of systems used in project management

• Trains and develops managers on project understanding for use in future business development

• Trains regularly on all Federal, state and local environmental regulations, requirements and guidelines including, but not limited to, RCRA requirements; follows and adheres to all guidelines, regulations, and requirements  

• Works with the local governance bodies on technical standards of shared files including structure, procedures, and practices; reviews and updates as regulations/codes change

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

Experience Requirement

• 3 -5 years experience in financial management, budgeting and planning 

• Minimum 10 years experience in project management for construction projects

• 3 – 5 years terminal operations experience; chemical plant experience helpful

• Excellent writing skills; ability to write training documents in a clear and concise manner

• Strong negotiating and persuasion skills; good listening skills

• In depth understanding of terminal equipment including utility systems, tankage, pumps, and docks; experience with coatings used in industrial applications 

• Ability to do research into best SHE, engineering, construction and chemical plant practices

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

• Ability to read, develop, and interpret engineering, construction and other technical specs, drawings, schematics, plans, and similar documents; ability to read and understand complex government regulations and translate/incorporate these requirements into terminal construction, engineering and maintenance plans

• Ability to translate technical plans into easy-to-understand laymen’s terms and communicate such translations in clear terminology 

Education Requirement

• 4 year college degree in Engineering or similar technical field

• Advanced degree in Business, Technical, or related field preferred

• Certified Professional Engineer preferred

What we offer:

Every career at Vopak is given the opportunity to shine! When you join Vopak, you can count on:

• A challenging position with a high degree of responsibility in a Dutch multinational with a history over 400 years;

• Highly motivated colleagues;

• Room to grow through professional training and personal development opportunities at national and international level.