Primary description

Stolthaven’s Asset Management department is responsible for the execution of the technical projects (Capex) for the terminals. The role of project engineer is a key role in this. As a Project Engineer, you will be the project manager and have responsibility for the engineering and construction of typically class I & II capex projects. You can also be appointed part of a larger team for class III projects.

Primary Duties:

EI&A Project Manager – Oversee present Automation project of 91 tanks. Includes all electrical construction as well as software implementation/commissioning.

In this dynamic role, your responsibilities range from construction and modification of physical assets to providing engineering support to the Asset Manager in the design and construction of bulk liquid storage facilities and related equipment. Within the local and global Asset Management teams, you will share knowledge & experience on your expertise in one of the core engineering disciplines (Civil, Mechanical, EI&A), but you’re also expected to learn the essentials of other disciplines and willing to grow to a multi-discipline terminal engineer.

As part of the local Asset Management team, you will work in close cooperation with the MR&I Engineer, Maintenance Supervisors and other roles for developing project cost estimates to existing and proposed facilities in consideration of environmental and customer requirements. The position is also responsible for review and quality control of field construction work. Implements programs for compliance with all government and regulatory requirement and other technical areas.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provides comprehensive technical and management support on all technical projects assigned by the Asset Manager. Typically class I & II capex projects. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Prepare project details, scope engineering documents and cost estimate for the execution of the capex program together with (main) contractors and other departments and disciplines;

• Prepare Requests for Quotation and other procurement documents in close cooperation with Stolthaven’s procurement team;

• Responsible for coordination of procurement and or contracting of materials and services for your projects together with Stolthaven procurement;

• Governance on quality and legal and or safety requirements during the whole project including execution;

• Responsible for commissioning and closing of the project to operations and maintenance and ensure closure of project including timely completing of as-built files;

• Responsible for leading change process in case of scope change

• Responsible for safety, quality, progress and cost control and reporting during the project

• Sets priorities and project scheduling for completion of projects within required deadlines.

• Provides input to Manager of Engineering as required to complete monthly cost and schedule tracking reports on capital projects.

• Supervises contractors in activities related to new construction, modifications to existing facilities and plant repair items

• Responsible for leading project evaluations and Management of Change processes for the projects at hand.

For larger projects, this role can also be part of a project management team whereas the responsibilities are defined by the project manager.

2. General multi-disciplinary engineering works, such as:

• Support the preparation of technical proposals for improvements of technical installations;

• Proactively identifies technical risks in projects and seeks for mitigation;

• Providing assistance in the formation of annual capital budget forecasts;

• Ensure all systems within the facility are designed, installed, and maintained in accordance to local, state and federal regulations and standards.

3. Support or promote innovations, new products and methods by:

• Meeting with vendors to acquire knowledge to technical advancement, cost control and alternate solutions to typical terminal design and maintenance requirements.

• Attending continuing education seminars and conferences to acquire knowledge pertinent to technological advances and regulatory changes.

• Interacts with other initiatives for example in Risk Based Inspection meetings contributing to standardized way of working over terminals and within team by working on corporate projects assisting the global Asset Management team;

4. Enforces established plant safety and environmental policy and procedures as related to assigned projects and related tasks.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor/Master degree in Mechanical Engineering, EI&A, Civil or related field;

• Proven track record in a project engineering position, preferably in the field of storage tanks or in a related industry.;

• Must be familiar with all applicable standards and codes relating to bulk liquid storage facilities for the applicable terminal location. This could include API, EEMUA, ANSI, NFPA, NEC, OSHA, and CFR and any other (local) codes. Knowledge is expected to be in line with seniority level with title “Senior Project Engineer” requiring extensive knowledge and “Junior Project Engineer” allowed to have no specific knowledge yet.

Experience

• Project management experience is preferred;

• Minimum 5 years progressive experience in terminal or related industry may be accepted in lieu of a degree.

Specific Skills

• Self-motivated to ‘close the loop’ with actions and administrative responsibilities;

• Fluency in English and local terminal language;

• Able to build and maintain both internal and external relations on various levels;

• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;

• Proven safety leadership and service mindedness;

• Competences: self-motivated, flexible, stress resistant, result driven, team player, humour.

• Requires advanced conceptual thinking in complex and/or completely new situations and analytical skills.

• Must be computer literate with specific skills in MS Office.

• Knowledge of and experience with planning software (e.g. MS Projects, Oracle Primavera etc.) and Autodesk products (e.g. Autocad) is considered an advantage;

• Occasionally the ability and willingness to work weekends and/or holidays to accomplish critical project assignments.

• Depending on the required engineering discipline, have knowledge of the following:
• Civil: Familiar with all Civil standards including GoeTech and concrete work.
• Mechanical: Must be familiar with all standards and codes relating to bulk liquid storage facilities applicable to the location, such as API, ANSI, NFPA, NEC, OSHA, CFR, PGS.
• EI&A: Must be familiar with all standards and codes relating to bulk liquid storage facilities applicable to the location, such as ATEX, IEC, IEC61511, SIL applications, field instrumentation.
• Affinity with IT network components and experience with FAT for E&I system, panels, automation etc.
• Knowledge and experience with reviewing drawings just as P&ID, E&I drawing and Automation specifications.
• Knowledge and experience with ACAD and or E-plan drawings
• Experience with trouble shooting E&I installations.
  

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