• Prepares and manages the Automation CapEx projects for U.S. campus. Completes financial analysis and builds business case to support investment requests. Develop cost and obtain funding for individual projects; utilize corporate project management and tracking processes to manage core capital and facilities projects within the approved scope, time, and funding.

• Expand utilization and capabilities of SCADA system to achieve production, quality, and engineering initiates for data capture, storage, and reporting.

• Builds and maintains strong and diverse relationships across the organization, including key client groups, peers, senior management, corporate, and subordinates while providing the long-range and short-range strategy for the automation and digitalization direction for the U.S. campus.

• Establish the digital and automation guidelines to be used in the buildings and equipment technical specifications.

• Participates in the development and implementation of facility engineering technology and automation solutions to increase ecological sustainability and operational efficiency

• Propose technical solution to reach the “right” level of automation in Capex project in accordance with the business cases and the project charter.

• Take part in the project phases – engineering (basic and detailed), procurement, fabrication, construction, and commissioning/start-up.

• Coordination and checking of engineering deliverables.

• Regular automation project status reports and change orders.

• Responsible for the Budget and planning management (Automation projects).

• Responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating the technical and management aspects of projects.
• Accountable for the successful completion of engineering projects.
• Requires extensive regular contact with assigned project Clients.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering project proposals.
• Budget monitoring and trend tracking.
• Participating in Client/contractor meetings and resolving Client/engineering and management Project issues.
• Ensure effective engineering and Client communications.

• Shape solutions out of complexity - Is open and curious of other perspectives

• Client focus - Has in mind client’s satisfaction

• Collaborate with empathy - Has a positive attitude toward collaboration

• Engage and develop - Clarified short term directions

• Drive ambition and accountability - Proactively manages own and others work

• Influence others - Communicates transparently

• Possesses a broad understanding of automation and digital engineering disciplines

• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Suite

• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills

• Self-starter and motivated by challenge; promote and drive change

• Strong sense of teamwork with high level of individual contribution with exceptional attention to detail and organization skills

• Able to communicate and work with teams at all organizational levels

• Ability to learn new concepts, combined with common sense, and effectively apply to problem solving

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment which demands flexibility and adaptability to changing targets

Education -

• Bachelors or Associated degree in engineering or a related field

Work Experience -

• At least 7 Years work experience and a minimum 5 years as project manager

Other (consider certifications, specialized knowledge and/or training, etc.) –

• Strong working knowledge of USDA requirements (9 CFR) preferred. Ability to communicate in a proactive, solutions-focused manner, including keeping site leadership apprised of potential issues.

• Experience in the food industry, pharma or biotech is a plus

• Experience in project management

• Experience in working with multiple discipline projects.

• Able to read, write legibly and understand English

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The job will require 15% of travels: visit suppliers in the USA or abroad. Participate in seminars and department meetings abroad.

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