Director of Engineering and Asset Management

About this role

Start your career as a Director of Engineering and Asset Management 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 Director of Engineering and Asset Management at Vopak.

What will you do as a Director of Engineering and Asset Management? This position is to support US & Canada Business Unit, managing  sustaining capex engineering and technology projects ensuring VPM* stages are complete and  Vopak standards are followed.  The position guarantees a Repeatable Formula and Project Controls are applied in accordance with local and national regulations and provide sound project management advice. Growth and JV terminal operations will receive oversight by implementing customer projects, expansion projects and capital needs projects in accordance with prescribed Company standards and within budget requirements.

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 Director of Engineering and Asset Management? • Must possess or be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) as required by the Maritime Transportation Security Act.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineer or similar degree required

• Master of Science in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical or Chemical) or equivalent preferred

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant projects experience

• Minimum of 8 years technical management experience

• MS Projects – P6 knowledge & proficiency is a big plus

• Good knowledge and experience of cost estimating software utilization

• Good knowledge and experience of CAD software utilization

• Expert (+15 years) - Development, definition and implementation of Front-End Loading (FEL I, II & III)

• Expert (+15 years) - New and existing technology in relation to green/brownfield terminal development

• Expert (+15 years) - Industry technologies related to storing & handling of Oil, Gas & Chemical and bulk liquids

• Expert - Relevant industry standards and practices (e.g. API, NFPA, PIANC, etc.).

• Expert - Support and provide advice during development of the conceptual design, functional requirements and Basis of Design (BoD) in close coordination with Project Team 

• Experience in the oil and gas industry & chemicals

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

Project Management Experience & knowledge in (1) managing simultaneously several projects, (2) contract management, (3) stakeholders’ management, (4) interface management. • Capable of managing several projects and follow VPM stage-gate process

• Works closely together with Vopak Global Engineering

• Inform Managing Director, Project Owners of project progress and main issues 

• Provide solutions to keep projects on-track 

• Must have comprehensive knowledge of project management and contract management to ensure contractors perform per Vopak Quality and Safety standards. 

• Support project owner identifying project technical staffing requirements to support projects

• Review and validate Project Management plans 

• Initiate and organize key project reviews and ensure all Divisional & Global reviews are implemented and complete per VPM methodology

• Ensure Internal Customer input is documented and included in BOD.

• Ensure projects maintain a Decision log 

• Ensure full compliance with permits and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure full compliance to Vopak minimum technical, local regulations and operational standards

• Knowledgeable in risk management and capable of using the outcome of project risk assessment to improve project execution until the end of the project. 

Project Engineering At least 15 years in projects engineering experience & knowledge in Oil, Gas and Chemicals Terminals design (Operational Experience is a plus). • Knowledgeable in different standards and recommended design practices typically applied in the Oil Gas and Chemical Industries (i.e. API, NFPA, IE, ISGOTT, etc.)

• At least 15 years of project engineering experience especially Front End Design.

• Experience with execution of engineering activities in projects and interfaces between different disciplines.

• Storage tanks (atmospheric, pressurized, refrigerated, cryogenic, etc)

• Marine facilities (dock structures, topside equipment, etc)

• Mechanical rotary equipment (pumps, compressors)

• Basic process equipment (chillers, heaters, coils, etc)

• Vapor Control Units (flares, thermal oxidizers, scrubbers, etc)

• Truck and Rail (un)loading infrastructure

• Familiar with activities required for the application for permits and related regulatory requirements.

• Familiar with process hazard assessments (i.e. What If, HazOp, LOPA, etc).

• Familiar with maintenance requirements in marine terminals (i.e. inspections per API 653, API 571, etc.)

• Familiar with automation infrastructure (i.e. DCS, SIS, field instrumentation, et

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