Automation Engineer

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Location OCI Clean Ammonia M&O LLC
Sector Engineering General
Hours 40 hrs/week
Working model Hybrid

aUtomation engineer

Research, design, review, inspect and supervise the manufacturing, assembly and installation work of Process Instrument and Automation System for commercial, industrial, petrochemical, or energy projects.

Essential Job DESCRIPTION

  • Work with a multi-disciplined team to organize, initiate and develop the work execution of Capital Projects.
  • Confer with engineers, contractors, customers or others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects.
  • Work with contractors to follow through with completion of Capital Expenditure Projects on plant site.
  • Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed on time and within budget.
  • Review of technical specification and design documents including automation software supplied by contractors.
  • Check the design and fabrication of instrumentation equipment in compliance with applicable codes and regulations e.g. ISA S84 / IEC 61511 / IEC 62433 etc.
  • Review the manufacturing concept and fabrication process and evaluate the feasibility also with respect of scheduling and optimization.
  • Participate in pre inspection and testing of automation systems.
  • Prepare various reports to report Control system KPI’s during Normal operation.
  • Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software to perform engineering tasks.
  • Assist in root cause failure analysis and develop procedure / modify automation concept to remedy deficiencies.
  • Always present a professional image to clients and vendors and maintain a positive reputation of the company.
  • Develop Control System Training and Procedures for Technicians to perform instrumentation calibration.
  • Monitor System performance and troubleshoot any issues related to Hardware and Virtualization.
  • Collaborate on any new plant modifications and develop controls logic.
  • Follow all relevant company policies and procedures.
  • Assists other departments and other administrative personnel as necessary.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations

  • none

 

 

Education, Experience, and/or Training

  • Bachelor of Science degree or above (Process or Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering) is required.
  • Minimum of 7 years, experience of manufacturing and engineering experience in the industry is preferred.
  • Experience in Ammonia and/or Methanol is preferred.
  • Knowledgeable in the establishment and application of engineering management systems, processes, and Management of Change.
  • Operating experience: configuration/troubleshooting DCS/SIS/PLC systems in operating or commissioning plant, preferably Yokogawa (CENTUM-VP, PROSAFE-RS)/Alen Bradley/Siemens PCS7);
  • Virtualization and Cyber security: Experience in working with vendors to improve Control system virtualization and cyber security is Preferred.
  • Engineering experience: Understanding Process Instrument Diagrams (P&ID) and Control documents to implement changes related to control systems.
  • Excellent technical and practical skills and able to consistently deliver quality, accurate and timely work to OCI.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Able to make difficult decisions and lead and manage others in changing business conditions.
  • Excellent people management skills such as leadership, team, interpersonal, coaching, mentoring and supervisory skills. Must be able to build, motivate, develop, and manage an effective team.
  • Excellent management skills including the ability to plan, set goals; and manage time, priorities, resources, accountabilities, schedules, and cost.
  • A person of integrity who is trusted by others and consistently honors their commitments.
  • Able to identify issues, problems, and opportunities; make timely decisions; develop appropriate and innovative solutions; and ask for assistance if required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including the ability to convey information and ideas to individuals and groups, and make presentations when required.
  • Competent with applicable codes, regulations, and standards.
  • Well-rounded of various engineering disciplines experience.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals including both production employees, management, and other levels of company employee, on both a one-to-one basis as well as in small groups.
  • Able to earn trust/respect and build relationships at all levels. Desires to grow with & support the organization mission.
  • Ability to use general authority to make decisions that affect departmental or technical operations.
  • Ability to work in a fast pace, high stress environment.
  • Provide attention to detail and ability to produce results.
  • Ability to interact with team members and meet strict deadlines.
  • Ability to implement maintenance procedures and recommend process and equipment modifications, changes and alternatives.
  • Supervise hardware/software maintenance work                            
  • Assists in plant commissioning and start-up
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to use personal computer software for word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
  • Ability to work with process computer systems (DCS/ESD/PLC)
  • Manage the Fire&Gas plant alarming systems
  • Manage the plantwide fiber optic networks and Virtualization.
  • Manage DCS/PLC/F&G vendor maintenance contracts                   
  • Lead enhancement and coordinate activities on the DCS/PLC/F&G-software and hardware.
  • DCS/PLC troubleshooting and software maintenance
  • Manage the cyber security of the plant DCS/PLC systems
  • Manage the AMS/PRM, Asset Management Systems / Plant Resource Management systems
  • Manage the Analyzers (and Analyzer House) and the emission monitoring systems
  • Manage “Custody transfer” and metering
  • Manage the calibration/testing activities of Instruments (including the F&G instruments)
  • Manage the plant wide Instrument Air compressor
  • Supervise instrument related site maintenance work from Control systems.

Eligibility REQUIREMENTS

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen.  In addition to the following:

 

Security Clearance Requirements 

  • Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)


Experience:

  • Extensive technical, practical and leadership experience in the relevant discipline, including experience in engineering management positions and project management. A thorough understanding of industrial environment and demonstrable leadership experience and managing a team across multi-disciplinary and large-scale projects.
  • Project management and/or experience with heavy industrial process projects; experience budgeting and planning projects.
  • In depth understanding of static and rotating equipment, utility systems; experience with coatings used in industrial applications.
  • Experience in best chemical plant practices in safety, health, and environmental areas for engineering and construction.
  • Ability to translate technical plans into easy-to-understand laymen’s terms and communicate such translations in clear terminology.
  • Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office suite, MS Project, various email and internet programs and applications; computer-based design experience preferred.
  • Excellent English communication skills, both oral and written; listening skills; experience creating and delivering presentations.
  • Experience working with Federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

Physical

  • Requires sitting, standing and walking for extensive periods of time. 
  • Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 
  • Ability to work with a moderate noise level in the work environment is required.
  • Ability to climb straight ladders.
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Physical requirements – bending, kneeling, lifting up to 20 lbs.
  • Industrial chemical plant environment.

 

Work Schedule

  • Monday – Friday between 8:00am – 5:00pm.
  • May work additional hours and days, including weekends and holidays as required.
  • Participate in Plant On-Call to support any control system issues after regular working hours.

 

Travel

  • Travel 10% of time

DISCLAIMER

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skill, tasks, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associate with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, OCI Clean Ammonia, LLC reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as business needs arise. In compliance of EEOC regulations, if the employee cannot perform the essential functions of this position in a satisfactory manner, further accommodations shall be made if it does not constitute undue hardship upon this organization.

OCI is an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains, and promotes regardless of race, color, age, disability, sex, national origin or religion.  We value diversity in our workforce and in the communities we serve.

OCI offers a comprehensive, first-class benefits package.   These benefit plans provide a wide range of benefits and protection for the employees and their families.  Full-time employees are eligible for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance coverage upon hire.  OCI also offers a 401(k) program with a company matching benefit.  Full-time employees of OCI receive paid holidays and PTO.

 

About OCI

Headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, OCI N.V. is a leading global producer and distributor of ammonia, fertilizers and methanol products providing fertilizers, lower carbon fuels, and chemical feedstocks to agricultural, transportation, and industrial customers around the world.

We are the largest hydrogen producer and consumer in the Netherlands. We are proud of our long history of reducing our emissions and throughout the whole world sustainable projects are being developed.

OCI operates facilities in Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and the US and distributes its products worldwide.

Our nitrogen fertilizers are essential for global food security, our fuel solutions help decarbonize road transport and the maritime sector and our chemical products end up in thousands of everyday products. We have approximately 4,100 employees. The company is publicly traded on the Euronext in Amsterdam.