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Plant Engineering / Automation Lead - Operational Technology Migration (31954)

Plant Engineering / Automation Lead - Operational Technology Migration (31954)

Myticas ConsultingPrince Edward Island, Canada
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Our client in the health care space is looking for a Plant Engineering / Automation Lead to support a critical Operational Technology (OT) Migration Project . This role focuses on overseeing the migration of plant systems and shop floor networks, coordinating suppliers, and ensuring quality and compliance in a GMP-regulated environment.

Responsibilities :

  • Oversee OT migration of approximately 30 systems, including implementing a new shop floor network and expanding the Local Computer Room (LCR).
  • Engage and coordinate with multiple system and application suppliers for seamless migration.
  • Define scope of services for migration of shop floor systems to new infrastructure.
  • Participate in design reviews for systems such as Rockwell & Delta .
  • Supervise and verify supplier milestone completions for system migrations.
  • Collaborate with the Quality / Change Control team to ensure compliance and alignment with GMP regulations.
  • Plan and coordinate application migration in alignment with the plant’s production outage schedule.
  • Assist in planning and executing the shop floor network upgrade and LCR expansion.
  • Participate in shop floor network segmentation and VLAN discussions.
  • Coordinate with infrastructure, cyber security, and supplier teams to ensure network and LCR installation.
  • Assist in procurement for infrastructure assets, such as racks and enclosures.

Qualifications :

  • Education : Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Experience : 10+ years in plant system implementation and OT within a production facility, preferably in a life sciences manufacturing or vaccine production environment.
  • In-depth understanding of Shop Floor Networking, process control / automation , and GMP-regulated manufacturing systems.
  • Automation / Control Technologies : Proficient with PLC, SCADA / HMI, Building Management Systems (BMS) , and Process Data Historians .
  • Familiarity with plant system suppliers such as Rockwell FactoryTalk / Plant PAx , Aveva PI , and Delta BMS .
  • Strong coordination skills with a track record of managing multiple suppliers and maintaining compliance with quality standards.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.