Automation Project Leader

Job Objective:
Conceive, implement, and coordinate strategies and processes to excellently execute strategic projects in the field of automation. Analyze, organize, and decide on technologies that enable the fulfillment of plant objectives. Coordinate the Strategic Projects Automation team.

Responsibilities:

• Define the strategy for automation topics during the lifecycle of projects in all plant areas.
• Define and coordinate strategies for implementing changes in automation systems to ensure production continuity, process quality, and personnel safety. Supervise all critical interventions.
• Lead decision-making on critical automation issues and coordinate the Automation team.
• Develop and coordinate training processes for users and maintenance teams for operations and specialized automation and control systems.
• Define the design criteria for control systems from the field level to integration with the ERP based on global, local, and corporate standards.

Your Profile

• Desired Academic Background:
  Degree in Automation, Mechatronics, Electronics Engineering, or similar.
• Desired Experience:
  Programming of Siemens PLC and HMI
  Parameterization of PID control loops and frequency converters (any brand)
  Implementation of SCADA systems
• Desired Technical Knowledge:
  Standards: Profinet, Profibus DP and PA, AS-i, HART, analog 4 to 20 mA, binary digital, Modbus TCP, Industrial Ethernet
  Interpretation of functional descriptions, electrical diagrams, and P&ID
  Factory and site acceptance testing of production equipment
  Knowledge in databases and Windows servers
  Process equipment such as pumps, agitators, heat exchangers, valves, etc.
  Project management methodologies