I&E Project Manager

ODFJELL TERMINALS (HOUSTON) INC.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: INSTRUMENTATION/ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

DEPARTMENT: ENGINEERING

REPORTS TO: ENGINEERNG MANAGER (TECH)

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: EXEMPT

MANAGERIAL (Y/N): N # Direct reports: 0 Total:_____________

BUDGET AUTHORITY: Total Budget Amt: Authorization Amt:

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform electrical and instrument engineering work in new and existing facilities in the dynamic environment of a chemical storage terminal.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform engineering, prepare specifications, and design and check drawings of electrical and instrumentation work performed at OTH and by outside engineering consultants.
• Issue RFQ's, evaluate proposals, and manage the engineering, purchasing, and construction of electrical and instrumentation work.
• Prepare, update, and maintain the electrical and instrumentation specifications.
• Inspect, review, and administer work performed by electrical and instrument contractors for performance, quality, operability, and cost.
• Review, audit, and provide feedback on the electrical and instrumentation contractors' safety practices at Odfjell.
• Perform cost estimates and preliminary engineering for proposed projects.
• Assist maintenance department technicians in their electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting, specifications, and design.
• Cooperate with and support colleagues. Compliance with company policies, including the Code of Conduct, is mandatory.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• In case of absence, the employee's supervisor will assume and/or assign responsibility for this position's duties.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. degree in electrical, control systems, or related engineering field.
• Prefer 5 or more years of experience with industrial electrical and power systems (12kV and 480/120V, Transformer, MCC, Breakers, Motors, etc.), instrumentation (Control Valves, Transmitters, Gauges, etc.), and automation systems (PLC, HMI, Servers, and various networking i.e. Ethernet, Modbus, etc.).
• Experience in specifying, installing, and calibrating instrumentation related to chemical terminals or chemical plant.
• Experience with the design, specification and installation of SCADA and PLC systems.
• Knowledge of ISA Standards and NEC.
• Industrial HMI and PLC programming desirable but not required.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Occasionally: Climb stairs to top of tanks, crawling, climbing, reaching overhead, crouching, kneeling, balancing, pushing or pulling, grasping, repetitive use of legs, lifting or carrying 10-25 pounds.

Frequently: Sitting, standing, walking, walking in or out of turnstile, be able to evacuate in an emergency, bending over, repetitive use of hands/arms, fine manipulation, making decisions, discriminating colors.

Continuously: Eye/hand coordination, talking, hearing, touching, smelling, seeing, keyboard/typing, maintaining stamina during workday, thinking analytically; understanding, assimilating and drawing conclusions from information and data; producing unique or creative solutions to problems; receiving and transmitting information accurately using oral and written communications; concentrating on tasks, remembering details, adjusting to changes, examining/observing details, maintaining attention span during workday; using math/calculations, using English language correctly.

COMPETENCIES

Analyzing

• Analyses numerical data and all other sources of information

• Break them into component parts, patterns and relationships

• Probes for further information or greater understanding of a problem

• Makes rational judgements from the available information and analysis

• Comes up with workable solutions to various problems

• Demonstrates an understanding of how one issue may be a part of a much larger system.

Applying and Technology

• Applies specialist and detailed technical expertise

• Develops job knowledge and expertise (theoretical and practical) through continual professional development

• Shares expertise and knowledge with others

• Uses technology to achieve work objectives

• Demonstrates an understanding of different organizational departments and functions

Relating and Networking

• Easily establishes good relationships with customers and staff

• Builds wide and effective networks of contacts

• Relates well to people at all levels

• Knows how to deal with conflicts

Creating and Innovating

• Produces new ideas, approaches, or insights

• Creates innovative products or designs

• Produces a range of solutions to problems.

• Looks for opportunities for the organization to improve

• Considers effective change initiatives

Learning and Researching

• Rapidly learns new tasks and commits information to memory quickly

• Gathers comprehensive information to support decision making

• Demonstrates an immediate understanding of newly presented information

• Encourages an organizational learning approach (i.e. learns from successes and failures and seeks staff and customer feedback)

• Manages knowledge (gathers, classifies and distributes useful information within the organization)

Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations

• Focuses on customer needs and satisfaction

• Sets high standards for quality and quantity

• Monitors and maintains quality and productivity

• Works in a systematic, methodical and orderly way

• Consistently achieves project goals.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Occasionally: Irregular hours, wear PPE, work in hot/cold temperatures, work outside; work around electrical hazards, sharp objects or tools; exposure to dirt, dust, grease, oil, mud, excessive noise; wear a uniform, work in difficult interpersonal situations, travel locally between two office locations.

Frequently: maintain composure and professionalism under emotional stress.

Continuously: work in close proximity/potential exposure to hazardous chemicals, maintain TWIC card, perform multiple tasks at the same time, maintaining high level of energy and productivity through the work day.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT UTILIZED

• IBM compatible PC
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Industrial HMI and PLC programs