Automation & Controls Specialist

Duties And Responsibilities

• Supporting engineering projects with technical expertise in automation, mechanical, and electrical
• Developing written plans for system testing and documentation
• Leading the startup of facilities building management system for integration of new mechanical and utility systems as part of capital projects
• Representing facilities department for commissioning and qualification of HVAC and process utility equipment and systems
• Supporting and developing reliability, redundancy and spare parts programs for critical facilities and manufacturing equipment and systems
• Assisting and or leading facilities technicians in technical troubleshooting to resolve ongoing site operational challenges
• Developing quality documentation Standard Operating Procedures for new mechanical and process utility equipment and systems
• Supporting startup, tuning and cycle development of process utility and process systems
• Training and guiding facilities maintenance technicians on newly implemented mechanical systems, or system changes to ensure successful transition of ownership from project team to operations team
• Executing daily rounds on rotating schedule for critical and support utilities and responding to conditions out of normal operating limits
• Must be “on call” as required and carry a cell phone to respond to facility emergencies

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in facilities maintenance / operations (Biopharmaceutical Industry Strongly Preferred)
• Demonstrated understanding of controls for biopharmaceutical process equipment and unit operations including integration of single use processing equipment, i.e., fermenters, bioreactors, centrifuge, UF/DF skids, filtration, chromatography, etc.
• Strong working knowledge of control strategies for HVAC mechanical systems including Air Handlers, Hot Water Systems, Chilled Water Systems
• Strong working knowledge of control strategies for process utilities and process equipment and systems
• Ability to methodically troubleshoot complex multi-system challenges
• Troubleshooting of sequence of operations on skidded equipment and systems and in field devices including tuning of control loops
• Participate in the PM tasks associated with skidded equipment
• Strong working communication skills and ability to work in a team environment with a positive attitude
• Certified Control Systems Technician or similar certificate a plus
• Licensed Electrician a plus