Automation Utilities Workstream Lead

Purpose of the Role: The Automation Process Workstream Lead will be responsible for technically leading the Automation control system solution for the Utilities, Tank Farm and Warehouse areas. They will work closely with other members of the Project Team, including the Automation Project Manager, Automation Area Leads, Process Engineers, Tech Services/Manufacturing Science Representatives, Quality Engineers, and Operations. The Automation Workstream Lead will represent the client overseeing the design, build and testing of both equipment vendor and system integrator supplied automation solutions.

Role Responsibilities: Technical ownership for process automation in the Utilities, Tank Farm and Warehouse areas Ensure the automation solution is aligned with the overall program automation philosophy and standards Technical management of the system integrator and automation provided by equipment vendors Support the A&E firm during the package procurement from an automation perspective Supervision, review, and approval of System Integrator and Equipment Vendor design and code Functional/User requirement review and approval P&ID and control strategy reviews Supervision and review of the work performed by the workstream automation team Maintain issue tracker, risk register Preparation of weekly reports to stakeholders Communicate progress, issues, and needs to the automation project manager Support schedule development and cost estimates for project gate reviews Identification and estimation of any remediation effort required on packaged equipment Review and approve all automation deliverables (FRS, HDS, code for code review, etc.) Support the C&Q team during C&Q activities Establish and actively work on getting staff onboarded Collaborate with their Digital workstream counterpart to align automation and digital solutions Participate in P&ID and control strategy reviews Support the development of software testing strategies

Role Requirement: BS Engineering (or equivalent experience) 10+ years of working experience in automation in the Pharmaceutical Industry (preferably in Dry Product manufacturing) Previous Utilities and Tank Farm automation experience Previous Pharmaceutical Automation Large Project/Program experience/expertise 7+ years’ experience with Rockwell PLC and FactoryTalk software Demonstrated technical leadership and teamwork abilities Knowledge of GMPs, regulatory requirements, computer system validation Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences