Lead Automation Engineer

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Job description

Lead Automation Engineer | Contract | Pharmaceutical | Northern Ireland

Position available for a Lead Automation Engineer to work client-side on a long-term assignment delivering automation expertise to support multiple capital investments, both greenfield and brownfield projects.

You will be responsible for managing all the relevant vendors and partners accountable for the delivery of the DCS control system workstream (Emerson DeltaV). Additionally, you will be the client interface, ensuring all project deliverables are met, acting as the Subject Matter Expert, and taking ownership of the full DCS implantation, from design to onsite commissioning.

As NES Fircroft continues to support our clients across Europe, this is an exciting opportunity for a DeltaV SME to step into a position with a client investing heavily across their site over the next coming years.

The position:

*12-month contract assignment, with a view to being renewed. (Outside of IR35)

*Hybrid role

*Three-year project, with further scope to be extended.

*Develop and review System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) deliverables to ensure they are compliant with client standards.

*Work with DeltaV vendor to develop systems architecture, specifications, controls strategies, sequence of operations throughout all design stages.

*Work closely with the QAIT function to ensure compliance standards are met.

*Participate in Hardware and Software FATs and SATs.

*Provide input to the development of project schedules and document trackers.

*Participate in, and support, relevant project meetings.

*Liaise with stakeholders on the overall project to ensure clear communication between all parties.

The ideal applicant for the role:

*Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or the Life Sciences.

*Fluent in English, written and verbal.

*Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role, ideally in the pharmaceutical industry.

*Experience in the commissioning of DeltaV site at a GMP manufacturing site.

*Technical proficiency in controls systems, including familiarity with control panels, networking, panel/field wiring, and PLC control systems.

*Excellent computer skills, proficient in using the following Microsoft tools: Excel, SharePoint, Word, and PowerPoint.

*Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).

*Relevant Computer Science or Engineering degree or equivalent

If you are interested in finding out more about the role, please apply or send your CV and details to . Alternatively, feel free to call me directly on 447891 to discuss further.

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With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, Automotive and Chemicals sectors worldwide.With more than 100 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.