Automation Engineer

Start your career as an Automation Engineer 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 an Automation Engineer at Vopak. What will you do as an Automation Engineer? This position will lead and support automation/control systems scope for various facility upgrade projects, control systems migration projects, as well as lifecycle maintenance/upgrades of automation/control systems in a liquids storage terminal setting. The position provides subject matter expertise for automation/control systems and instrumentation. This position leads and guides terminals in the execution of automation/ process control projects including project planning activities, development of technical designs and functional specifications. The position also maintains the integrity and lifecycle of the automation systems at the site. The position is responsible for the following Vopak terminals ●        Los Angeles (Wilmington, CA) ●        Long Beach (San Pedro, CA) What do we offer you? ●        A market-based salary depending on your experience and knowledge and attractive bonuses The target compensation for this role is $140,000.00 to $170,000.00 per year. ●        Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance ●        Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance ●        Basic Life/AD&D Insurance ●        Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurance ●        401(k) Incentive Savings Plan ●        Holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 floating holidays) ●        Tuition Reimbursement ●        Paid Time Off What do we expect from you as an Automation Engineer? ●        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 from an accredited university ●        Advanced degree in technical or business field preferred ●        6-8 years’ experience in automation, instrumentation, and process controls in the petrochemical, refining, or oil & gas industries. Liquid storage terminal experience is a plus. ●        Experience with Emerson DeltaV DCS, SIS systems, and Rockwell PLCs hardware and software. In addition, Wonderware, Toptech, and CCTV experience is a plus. ●        Experience with construction, installation, testing and commissioning of control systems. ●        Knowledge of the Industrial automation standards including ISA 88, ISA 95 and IEC61511, and relevant codes (e.g. NEC) ●        Familiarity with major Tank Gauging Systems and associated industry standards is preferred. ●        Affinity with IT / OT convergence and OT cybersecurity principles ●        Experience working in the safety-critical industrial environment; strong understanding of…