Tank Project Manager
Vopak helps the world flow forward. We store the energy of today and tomorrow. But behind our impressive terminals and tanks, it is our people who make the difference. Guided by our culture of Trust, Collaboration, and Courage, we focus on creating an impact that brings the opportunity to grow and to make a real difference. As a Tank Project Manager, you will play a key role in realizing our ambitions while building both the future of Vopak and your own.
Your Mission
As a Tank Project Manager, you are responsible for independently overseeing a robust portfolio of up to 25 Tank Maintenance Projects annually, representing a critical segment of the Sustaining CapEx Projects Portfolio for the US Southern Region.
What will you be doing?
- Tank Assessment & Planning: Review API 653 Inspection Results, identify corrosion mechanisms, perform Fit-for-Purpose analyses, and recommend targeted repairs to ensure long-term asset suitability.
- Project Scoping & Procurement: Develop robust Scopes of Work for RFPs, review proposals, and accurately evaluate bids for the maintenance of tanks, ATG/OP, and manifold piping.
- Financial Administration: Develop project estimates to support Long Term Planning (3YMP), manage requisitions in Oracle, facilitate invoice approvals, and actively control the annual Sustaining CapEx budget.
- Schedule & KPI Management: Oversee the development of tank schedules and progress reports, monitoring terminal KPIs against global peers while maintaining continuous alignment with Operations and Commercial teams.
- Technical Compliance: Follow the Management of Change (MOC) process (including P&ID redlines) and maintain flawless terminal records using established document control procedures.
- Safety & Regulatory Execution: Independently research and incorporate best practices, ensuring all assigned projects are in strict compliance with Company SH&E principles and Federal Regulations (e.g., RCRA).
Why you’ll love working with us
- 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
- ID Theft Insurance
- Universal Life
- Great atmosphere! Plenty of freedom, room for initiative, and an engaging environment.
- Want to know more about our great work culture? Follow us on Instagram or check out our stories on LinkedIn.
Does this sound like you?
- You have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a similar technical field professional and intellectual level.
- You have 2-5 years of relevant work experience in Project Engineering and/or construction projects (2+ years managing a Tank Maintenance Program with simultaneous tanks, or engineering experience at a tank terminal/chemical plant, is highly preferred).
- You are proficient in English (excellent oral, written, and presentation skills).
- You possess the strong analytical ability to read complex engineering specs, government regulations, and drawings, and can translate these technical plans into easy-to-understand execution strategies.
- You are proficient with standard computer applications (Google Workspace, PDF Editors) and possess familiarity with computer-based design software (AutoCAD, Navisworks) to review engineering packages.
- You possess (or are able to obtain) a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) and ideally hold an API 653 certification.
- You have the ability to travel occasionally (<20%) to the Corpus Christi site for project support, with potential opportunities for international travel.
Don’t meet all our criteria? No problem! If this role energizes you and our culture feels like a good fit, we warmly invite you to apply anyway.
What energy will you bring? We’d love to meet you!
Together, we help the world flow forward. Apply directly via our website.
Work Environment
(Office AND Terminal Employee)
This position requires an employee to be in an office environment as well as exposed to outside elements. Most extreme elements are heat in the summer months of up to 104°F (40°C) and some exposure to cold of generally no less than 15°F (-10°C) in the winter months. There will be exposure to various chemicals and compounds, including fumes and smells, some of them hazardous. The employee may enter confined spaces and work in elevated environments. Employees must be able to wear PPE required by the location. General office noise may be experienced and louder sounds and vibrations when outside. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. All environments are safe with appropriate PPE.
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.
Work Eligibility
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.
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.
It is Vopak’s policy to employ and administer employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era and in accordance with federal and state civil rights laws.
Accommodations
At Vopak we are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong. To support this, we host several active Employee Resource Groups, including our International, Pride, Women’s and Young Professionals networks.
Vopak is an equal opportunity employer. Everyone is different, and the differences in people allow us to match our ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. That's why we are curious about who you are!
To support qualified individuals with disabilities, we provide reasonable accommodations throughout our application and interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected]. Please include "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and briefly describe the assistance you need. Note that this inbox is not monitored for application status updates.
Skills Required
- Must possess or be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
- Eligible to work in the United States; company will not sponsor visas
- 4 year college degree in Engineering or similar technical field
- 2-5 years project engineering and/or construction project experience
- Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, P&IDs and complex government regulations and translate into plans
- Ability to translate technical plans into clear laymen's terms and communicate effectively
- Working knowledge of Google Workspace, PDF editors, and common office computer applications
- Excellent English oral and written communication skills; presentation skills
- API 653 certification
- 2+ years managing a tank maintenance program with multiple simultaneous tanks
- Engineering experience at a tank terminal, petroleum or chemical plant
- Some familiarity with AutoCAD and Navisworks to review engineering packages
What We Do
At ports around the world, we provide storage and infrastructure solutions for vital products that enrich everyday life. These products include liquids and gases that provide energy for homes and businesses, chemicals for manufacturing products, and edible oils for cooking. For all of these, our worldwide network of terminals supports the global flow of supply and demand. For more than 400 years, Vopak has been at the forefront of fundamental transformations. With a focus on safety, reliability, and efficiency, we create new connections and opportunities that drive progress. Now more than ever, our talented people are applying this mindset to support the energy transition. Together with our partners and customers, we are accelerating the development of infrastructure solutions for hydrogen, ammonia, CO₂, long-duration energy storage, and low-carbon feedstocks – paving the way to a more sustainable future. Would you like to join our company? Click on "Jobs" or visit the following websites to see the opportunities we have for you. Global: careersatvopak.com Netherlands: werkenbijvopak.nl









