Automation/Instrumentation Engineer

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

Also Apply: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer at Stockgap Fuels Limited

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

Method of Application

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