Job Description
Job Description
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