Project Manager (Process/Automation)

Start your career as a Project Manager at Vopak and contribute to social themes such as energy security and energy transition. We offer you a working environment that is safe and pleasant and where equality diversity and satisfaction are of paramount importance. Ready to develop yourself and make a positive impact Improve the world and start as a Project Manager at Vopak.

What will you do as a Project Manager

This position supports the operation of the Company by independently overseeing several Sustaining CapEx Projects as part of the larger Sustaining CapEx Portfolio of the US Southern Region. Background in Process and/or PLC Migration (Automation).

What do we offer you

• Various flexible and hybrid work schedules

• Competitive market-based compensation package depending on your experience and knowledge.

• Career development and growth opportunities.

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account Options

• Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance

• Basic and Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurance

• 401(k) Incentive Savings Plan

• Paid Holidays (Fixed and floating)

• Paid Time Off and Sick Days

• Additional Benefits:

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program

• Accident Insurance

• Legal Plan

• Critical Illness Insurance

• Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• Legal Plan

• ID Theft Insurance

• Universal Life

What do we expect from you as a Project Manager

• Must possess or be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) as required by the Maritime Transportation Security Act

• 4 year college degree in Engineering or similar technical field required

• PMP or IPMA certification is highly preferred

• 10 Total Years Experience in Engineering (e.g. Automation or Process etc) or Projects

• 5 Years Project Engineering and/or experience with construction projects desired; experience budgeting and planning projects preferred

• Sustaining CapEx Project experience at a tank terminal petroleum or chemical plant is highly preferred

• Established record managing a number of simultaneous ( 8) small projects in a Sustaining CapEx program.

• Ability to read engineering construction and other technical specs drawings schematics plans and similar documents; ability to read and understand complex government regulations and translate/incorporate these requirements into terminal construction engineering and maintenance plans

• Ability to translate such technical plans and processes into easy-to-understand laymens terms and communicate such translations in clear terminology

• Working knowledge of computer programs including Google Workspace PDF Editors and other Common Office Computer Applications

• Some familiarity with computer-based design (AutoCAD Navisworks) to be able to review Engineering Packages

• Excellent English communication skills both oral and written; listening skills

• Presentation skills

What does your day look like

Your core responsibilities are:

• Abides by all safety procedures and practices applicable to location and position; participates in appropriate safety training; demonstrates commitment to and support of SH&E principles and values; champions safety as necessary

• Develops the necessary information for project identification scoping estimating documents to support funding requests

• Independently researches and incorporates best practices into all technical aspects of assigned projects

• Handles complex multi-year projects through Front-End-Loading Funding Request Justification and eventual construction

• Works with the team to prepare and deliver technical support presentations to support project funding or project reporting

• Researches established design requirements develops Scopes of Work for RFPs and oversees various assigned engineering projects and/or pieces of projects

• Develops or oversees the developing and maintaining/updating project schedules cost estimates progress reports etc.

• Follows the Management of Change (MOC) process.

• Supports project managers in progressing projects through all phases of project lifecycle (from identification through execution/construction commissioning and handover/close out.

• Assists colleagues in ensuring allocation of necessary resources to support project portfolio and other terminal needs

• Through accurate reporting on assigned projects assists in monitoring coordinating and controlling overall annual CapEx expenditure and capital budgets for Sustaining CapEx projects. Works with Asset Manager to facilitate execution and prioritization of projects part of the U.S. Southern Region Sustaining CapEx portfolio.

• Supports in maintaining terminal records transferring and following established document control procedures for all project documentation.

• Ensures transfer of project information is communicated to other departments (e.g. Operations and Maintenance as appropriate)

• Ensures required internal approvals are obtained at appropriate stages of project

• Assists sales and terminal personnel in assessing customer project scopes for small customer service projects

• Continuous learner in Vopak Project Management Vopak Standards and Specs Local Engineering Practices and other Federal Regulations(e.g. RCRA and Environmental requirements) so as to follow and adhere to all guidelines regulations and requirements in the course of other duties

• Ensures that all assigned projects are in compliance with Company and regulatory requirements

• Performs other duties assigned by management that fall within the generally expected scope of this position

• Some travel (<20%) to Corpus Christi site is required for project support; may be opportunities for international travel

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires an employee to be in an office environment as well as exposed to outside elements. Most extreme elements are heat in the summer months of over 100F and some exposure to cold of generally no less than 0F in the winter months. There will be exposure to various chemicals and compounds including fumes and smells some of them hazardous. The employee may work in elevated environments. The employee must be able to wear PPE required by the location where work is conducted. General office noise may be experienced during office work. Louder sounds and vibrations may be experienced when working in the field. All environments are safe with appropriate PPE.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to walk sit speak and hear. The employee is required to stand use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; the employee may be required on occasion to climb or balance stoop kneel or crouch. The employee may be required to climb ladders/storage tanks up to 50 in height. The employee may be required to enter confined spaces. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employees may be required to travel by air rail bus or car.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.

Inclusion & Diversity:

Vopak stores vital products with care. Our commitment to care extends to all our stakeholders including our own employees new talents and people in our local communities around the globe. We believe that each individual has the right to be treated with respect and dignity and to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal opportunities and prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation age political orientation or trade union membership allowing everyone at Vopak to develop their full potential.

It is Vopaks policy to employ and administer employees without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation age national origin disability citizenship status or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era and in accordance with federal and state civil rights laws.

Accommodations

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