What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager/Automation Engineer position at Western International Gas and Cylinders, Inc.?
Purpose :
To work every day in a way that actively supports and accomplishes the Values, Mission and Vision of Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc.
Objective : To provide engineering and technical services to all of Western's business units in order to maintain safe, efficient and profitable operations and further the goals put forth by Western management.
Critical Customer Requirements
Internal Customer / External Customer(s)
Who : Sales / Business Development, Plant Managers & Operations, Western's External Customers, Corporate Maintenance / Weld Shop, Regulatory Authorities, Accounting / Accounts Payable, Safety, IT,
CCRs : Accuracy, Detailed, Two Way Communication, Timely, Organization, Confidentiality, Professionalism, Flexibility, Ability to Travel, Fiscally Responsible / On Budget, Knowledge of Operational and / or Regulatory Requirements, Availability
General Employee Expectations :
Safety - Perform all duties in a safe manner. Recognize, correct and / or report unsafe conditions.
Attendance - Maintain punctuality and meet or exceed the attendance standards as set by the company policy.
Productivity - Meet or exceed the standards of each assigned duty.
Team Member - Accomplish all assignments in cooperation with fellow employees in a problem-solving, team environment.
Quality - Attain a high level of quality in all tasks, services, and job functions.
Continuous Improvement - Recognize that each task can be amended and refined for the betterment of the employee and / or company and work toward that improvement.
Training - Achieve a level of knowledge to assure obtaining the highest level of productivity and quality. In addition, assist in the success of fellow employees.
Facilities - Responsible to use care and respect when utilizing equipment and facilities. Additionally, all employees should pick up and clean in any public space, restroom, break room or passageway where they might be located or traveling throughout the facility. Housekeeping is everyone's responsibility.
Responsibilities :
Design and develop layouts for plants, process units, and equipment. Design and develop Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs) and sequences of operations for processes.
Ensure proper documentation of design elements for various projects according to good design principles and Western standards
Responsible for the generation, review, and modification of design drawings for processes, projects, and equipment
Responsible for the management of construction projects including buildings and equipment including but not limited to the bid process, selection of vendors, contract management, quality control, reconciliation of invoices, and approval of disbursement
Evaluate new and existing processes for efficiency and feasibility and provide cost estimates on potential projects to management for use in capital expenditure decision making.
Develop specifications for instrumentation and equipment and maintain / develop vendor relationships
Participate in the formulation, drafting, and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Management of Change (MOC) and other Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements to ensure all risks have been mitigated
Responsible for purchased inventory through utilization and ensuring an adequate inventory of commonly used items in Western processes for use in critical plant outages.
Provide training to internal personnel on how to operate our automated processes and provide 24 hour on call technical support for all Western facilities.
Design, develop, and troubleshoot process related code logic used in automating machinery and processes and design human to machine interfaces (HMIs) to allow plant operators to interact with the control systems.
Evaluate quotations and receive orders from vendors to ensure accuracy
Perform instrument calibration, verification and troubleshooting and provide support and instruction to other Western personnel as needed
Manage databases used in billing products produced in automated processes including writing queries to extract and compile data harvested by our automated processes and designing reports for management and operations to evaluate efficiencies and billing.
Manage cross functional teams to execute work orders in support of projects.
Interface with IT group to facilitate network and communication requirements as related to automated plant processes.
Manage onsite vendors / contractors to ensure compliance with the Western Contractor Compliance Program
Ensure projects are completed timely / on schedule and within budget requirements
To actively participate in and seek out professional development opportunities as applicable to include active involvement with industry specific associations and regulatory agencies.
Provide mentoring to newly hired engineers and / or interns
Develop and interpret electrical power and control schematics including grounding and area classification drawings.
Define requirements of computer systems and software required to automate equipment and processes and to intermingle with existing hardware and software and then select or oversee their development
Perform any other duties as assigned
Specific Requirements (training, education, certification)
Degree in Automation / Electrical / Mechanical / Chemical Engineering or 7 years of or applicable experience
Knowledge of Industrial Gasses preferred
5 years of successful control / automation project management preferred
Strong understanding of computer programming and software development.
Strong people skills, including management and negotiation
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced)
Proven problem solving skills and ability to troubleshoot equipment and processes
Basic knowledge of applicable standards and specifications
Knowledge of AUTOCAD and / or design software preferred
Knowledge of Project Management Software preferred
Experience with Visual Basic (VB), PLC's, data base management, and other automation controls preferred
Ability to travel
Advanced computer networking experience
Ability to learn and understand overall work processes
Intangibles
Patient
Detail Oriented
Common Sense
Smart / intelligent
Good People Skills
Advance planning skills
Ability to handle multiple projects at various stages at once
Open-minded to be able to see other peoples viewpoints
Able to take constructive criticism
Persistent
Friendly
Motivated
Innovative (Creative thinking skills)
Communicative
Methodical / Structured
Logical
Physical Requirements
Sit for extended periods of time
Ability to stand and monitor ongoing projects as needed for extended periods
Ability to carry on extended phone conversations
Able to work for extended periods of time using a computer, keyboard, and mouse
Stoop, stand, climb ladders
Manual dexterity (comment - need to be able to terminate small wires, put meter leads in tight spaces with voltage etc.)
Walk reasonable distances
Pick up, push, pull a force of 50 lbs
Work in all outdoor conditions
Required PPE
Safety glasses, and steel toe boots
Nomex IIIA and ear protection as needed
Hardhat as required
Safety harness when working at heights as required
Chemical Suit as required
Electrical arc flash safety suit as required
Matheson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC.. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,disability or protected veteran status.