Automation Technical Lead - Utilities
On-siteCarolina, Carolina, Puerto Rico
Job Summary
Lead automation scope for Utilities and Building Management Systems, including HVAC, central plant, and critical utilities monitoring. Own technical requirements such as URS/FRS, control narratives, I/O lists, and cybersecurity standards in coordination with IT/OT. Develop and review design deliverables from integrators and EPC partners, manage vendor selection and technical bid evaluations, and drive commissioning readiness through functional testing oversight and punch list management. Coordinate cutovers, downtime planning, and operational readiness with Facilities/Operations while ensuring compliance with site procedures and validation deliverables. Mentor engineers and establish standards for alarms, trending, and CMMS integrations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Controls Engineering
- 8+ years of experience in industrial/facilities automation
- 3 years in a technical lead or senior engineer role
- English language proficiency
- Shift availability (Administrative and according to business needs)
- BMS / Automation experience: Siemens Desigo, Rockwell Automation, Allen‑Bradley
- Data Management experience: OSIsoft, AVEVA PI, OT Data, Tag Standards
- Facilities & Mechanical Utilities experience
- Engineering & Technical Execution experience
- IT/Cybersecurity experience
- Project Management experience
- Comfortable coordinating across engineering, IT, operations, vendors, and corporate stakeholders
- Thrive in structured project environments
- Value clear communication
- Proactive in identifying risks before they impact manufacturing
- Balance technical depth with strong leadership
- Drive complex projects to successful completion
- Quality focus
- Teamwork focus
- Operational reliability focus
- Technical lead for automation scope supporting Utilities and Building Management Systems (BMS), including HVAC, central plant, critical utilities monitoring, and facility integration points
- Own automation/BMS technical requirements: URS/FRS, control narratives, I/O lists, points lists, network architecture, and cybersecurity requirements in coordination with IT/OT
- Develop and review design deliverables (P&IDs, control diagrams, sequences of operation, panel designs, wiring schematics, and specifications) from integrators and EPC partners
- Lead vendor/integrator selection support, technical bid evaluation, and scope-of-work definition; manage technical interfaces and clarify RFI responses
- Drive commissioning readiness: review test protocols, support FAT/SAT/IOQ, oversee functional testing, manage punch lists, and ensure turnover packages are complete
- Coordinate cutovers, downtime planning, and operational readiness with Facilities/Operations; provide troubleshooting support and root cause analysis
- Ensure compliance with applicable standards and site procedures (e.g., GMP where applicable), including change control, documentation practices, and validation deliverables
- Mentor engineers/technicians and establish standards for alarms, trending, graphics, naming conventions, and CMMS/EMS integrations
Desired Qualifications
- Bilingual skills (Spanish)
- Experience in Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Manufacturing industry clients
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