Head, Automation and Instrumentation at Stockgap Fuels Limited

Stockgap Fuels Limited is a key player in the oil and gas downstream sector of the Nigerian economy. Stockgap is committed to providing access to the ever increasing demand for energy in Nigeria. The company is currently engaged in the bulk storage and distribution of refined petroleum products (PMS, AGO and DPK) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LPG), also known as cooking gas. The company through its state-of-the-art storage terminal in Port-Harcourt has positioned itself as a reputable player in the downstream oil and gas sector.

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

• Programme new automated components to the terminal operations process.
• Developand maintainclear 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
• Troubleshootautomated processes or equipment when errors occur and managerepair 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
• Simulateand test 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 learned 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.
• Strongknowledge 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

Method of Application