Head, Automation and Instrumentation

Stockgap Fuels Limited was incorporated in Nigeria as a private limited liability company.
The company is currently engaged in the business of distribution of refined petroleum products and Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG).
They are either imported directly from our international trading partners or via coastal lifting through a strategic alliance with Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.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

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