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 informationBreak them into component parts, patterns and relationshipsProbes for further information or greater understanding of a problemMakes rational judgements from the available information and analysisComes up with workable solutions to various problemsDemonstrates an understanding of how one issue may be a part of a much larger system.Applying and Technology
Applies specialist and detailed technical expertiseDevelops job knowledge and expertise (theoretical and practical) through continual professional developmentShares expertise and knowledge with othersUses technology to achieve work objectivesDemonstrates an understanding of different organizational departments and functionsRelating and Networking
Easily establishes good relationships with customers and staffBuilds wide and effective networks of contactsRelates well to people at all levelsKnows how to deal with conflictsCreating and Innovating
Produces new ideas, approaches, or insightsCreates innovative products or designsProduces a range of solutions to problems.Looks for opportunities for the organization to improveConsiders effective change initiativesLearning and Researching
Rapidly learns new tasks and commits information to memory quicklyGathers comprehensive information to support decision makingDemonstrates an immediate understanding of newly presented informationEncourages 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 satisfactionSets high standards for quality and quantityMonitors and maintains quality and productivityWorks in a systematic, methodical and orderly wayConsistently 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 PCMicrosoft Word, Excel, OutlookIndustrial HMI and PLC programs