• Application Deadline: Sun, 31 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Automation / Instrumentation Engineer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Rivers


• City Port Harcourt


• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  

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

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