Overview
This role entails providing technical and administrative oversight of site automation and IT systems including their day-to-day operation maintenance and involvement in minor projects.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Acting as the technical owner and subject matter expert (SME) for site automation systems.
- Preparing reviewing and approving SOPs work procedures and quality documentation related to automation.
- Managing corrective and preventive maintenance (CMs and PMs) for automation and facility-level IT and AV systems such as Building Management Systems (BMS) Environmental Monitoring Systems (EMS) fire alarms security systems and supporting IT infrastructure.
- Ensuring service and maintenance contracts meet performance standards including regular contractor evaluations for continual improvement.
- Supporting scheduled maintenance shutdowns.
- Serving as the SME for automation and related IT systems during audits and regulatory inspections.
- Leading or supporting capital expenditure (CapEx) improvement projects.
- Planning and managing human and financial resources.
- Driving and supporting EHS best practices.
Requirements
- Diploma in Engineering or IT with at least 8 years of experience or a Degree in Engineering with a minimum of 5 years’ experience.
- Strong expertise in PLC and SCADA systems (e.g. Allen Bradley/Rockwell Siemens Schneider).
- Proficient in automation communication protocols (e.g. Modbus RTU/TCP Profibus DP/PA Profinet SQL OPC).
- Solid understanding of computer networking.
- Awareness of current automation and IT technology trends.
- Experience with integrated AV systems is an advantage.
- Capable of working in a diverse fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
- Leadership experience with the ability to collaborate across functions even with limited direct reports.
- Skilled in managing both internal teams and external contractors.
- Minimum 3 years of experience managing contractors in a cGMP-regulated facility.
- Familiarity with cGMP standards is preferred.
- Proactive eager to learn and committed to continuous improvement.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.