Terminal Automation Project Manager

What will you do as a Terminal Automation Project Manager?

The Terminal Automation Project Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of terminal automation and process control solutions. Acting as the primary bridge between engineering, IT, vendor partners, and operations, you will oversee three separate terminal automation upgrades, migrating from the existing end of life DCS systems to one of the market leading DCS products that is the right for each respective terminal. Your ultimate goal is to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget to drive terminal efficiency, throughput, and safety in brownfield terminal environment.

What do we offer you?

• 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
• ID Theft Insurance
• Universal Life

What do we expect from you as a Terminal Automation Project Manager?

• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of project management experience within a heavily automated industrial setting—ideally marine ports, bulk liquid terminals, logistics hubs, or heavy manufacturing.
• Technical Domain Expertise: Strong understanding of industrial automation frameworks, including: - Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), or SCADA.
• Terminal Management Software (e.g., Toptech TMS, Honeywell Terminal Manager) or Terminal Operating Systems (TOS).
• Basic networking infrastructure, field instrumentation, and electrical schematics (P&ID drawings).
• Soft Skills: Proven ability to manage cross-functional, multicultural teams and negotiate effectively with high-stakes external vendors and stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Willingness to work flexible shifts during critical system testing windows and travel between Louisiana and Texas - with the lead office based in Texas project sites as needed (typically up to 20–30%).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a closely related technical field.
• Project Management Certification: PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 certification is highly desirable.
• Tools: Proficiency with advanced project scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet) and basic exposure to CAD or SolidWorks software.

Work Environment

• Office AND Terminal Employee
• 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.

Physical Demands

• Office AND Terminal Employee
• 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.

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.

Accommodations

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact hr.usa@vopak.com.

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