Job Description:
Tandem Project Management is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will manage automation projects, including proposal generation, estimate preparation, scheduling, and compliance documentation, while coordinating with engineers and vendors to ensure project standards and timelines are met.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for specifying hardware and systems for PLC, DCS, and Safety Systems, overseeing instrumentation work, and supporting audits and compliance. They will also represent Tandem Project Management and present proposals to clients as required.
Key Responsibilities:
* Generate proposals, estimates, schedules, and cost control for automation projects
* Conduct automation front-end studies for clients
* Develop specifications and scope of work documents for Vendors and E/I contractors
* Prepare FAT, SAT, URS, and commissioning documents and protocols
* Produce project estimates and schedules, including front-end package/capital cost estimates for PCS and instrumentation
* Provide compliance support for automation functions, including audits, reviews, and CAPAs
* Generate qualification documents and risk assessments
* Coordinate activities of other automation engineers and external vendor teams
* Ensure adherence to quality standards, procedures, schedules, and budgets
* Specify hardware, panels, and remote I/O systems for PLC and DCS PCS
* Prepare Instrument Installation packages for E/I contractors
* Specify and expedite instruments
* Manage Instrumentation, DCS, and PLC System Vendors
* Supervise construction of instrumentation work and E/I contractors
* Design, commission, and qualify machine and process safety interlock systems
* Specify instruments and prepare instrument data sheets
* Presentation of project proposals to clients if required
Qualifications & Experience:
* Degree qualification in a relevant discipline (automation, electrical, computer systems, etc.)
* Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role, preferably in the life sciences sector
* Strong team player with experience working in cross-functional teams
* Experience in design and implementation of CAND PLC/SCADA platforms
* CQV and full SDLC experience essential
* Excellent technical knowledge with good operational and/or project engineering experience (all phases of the GAMP life cycle validation phases)
* Control system Change Control & Validation Protocol generation, review, and execution
* Excellent understanding of ISA-95, ISA-88 standards
* Experience in OT networks design, configuration, and testing
* Experience working with multiple stakeholders
* Experience of instrumentation design and specification for process and utility systems
Skills:
* PLC SCADA DCS GAMP communication skills