• Application Deadline: Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Head, Automation and Instrumentation


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 10 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  

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

• Programming new automated components to the terminal operations process


• Developing and maintaining 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


• Troubleshooting 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.


• Identification of new opportunities for automation within the terminal process


• Designing new automation equipment or processes


• Simulating and testing 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 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 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.


• Knowledge of the applicable industry regulations.


• Working knowledge 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