VIIA Technical Manager

Start your career as a Technical 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 Technical Manager at Vopak.

What will you do as a Technical Manager?

This position supports, governs and optimizes terminal operations by ensuring the material integrity of the terminal assets. The Technical Manager is responsible for implementing customer projects, expansion projects and capital needs projects in accordance with prescribed Company standards and within budget requirements; liaises with customers, authorities, consultants/contractors and the industry on technical and engineering matters; and ensures the highest level of safety, quality and efficiency is maintained.  Additionally, this position is responsible for the maintenance and reliability of the existing terminal assets though a corrective and preventative maintenance program.

What We Offer:

• Various flexible and hybrid work schedules.

• Career development and growth opportunities.

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

• 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 Technical Manager?

• 10-15 years project management experience preferably in the development, design, construction, commissioning and maintenance of a terminal, refinery or petrochemical plant

• Experience with the design and construction of docks for oil and chemical tankers not essential but preferred.

• Experience in leading technical project and maintenance teams

• 5+ years Terminal experience preferred

• Well familiar with industry standards and guidelines used in the terminal industry such as API, ANSI, NFPA, ISGOTT, OCIMF, etc.

• Well versed in SHE risk assessment methodologies such as QRA, EIA, Hazops, etc.

• Experience creating, managing and adhering to a budget;

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently

• Experience working in safety critical environment; strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental principles

• Knowledge of Company SHE policies and procedures

• Experience working with Federal, state and local environmental regulations including RCRA

• Ability to translate technical plans into easy-to-understand terms and communicate such translations in clear terminology; experience working with government documents

• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office suite, MS Project, various email and internet programs and applications; computer-based design experience preferred

• Ability to travel regionally and internationally.

What does your day look like?

This position supports, governs and optimizes terminal operations in Plaquemine & St. Charles, LA by ensuring the material integrity of the terminal assets. The Technical Manager is responsible for implementing customer projects, expansion projects and capital needs projects in accordance with prescribed Company standards and within budget requirements; liaises with customers, authorities, consultants/contractors and the industry on technical and engineering matters; and ensures the highest level of safety, quality and efficiency is maintained.  Additionally, this position is responsible for the maintenance and reliability of the existing terminal assets though a corrective and preventative maintenance program.

Your Core Responsibilities:

Project Management

• Develops capital needs proposals and budgets; implements strategies to achieve maximum asset reliability within the approved budge