Process Control & Automation Manager

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Process Control & Automation Manager Professional Homestead, Miami, FL, US Job Description Title: Process Control & Automation Manager Location: Homestead, Florida Reports to: Chief Operations Officer At Atlantic Sapphire, we are re-imagining and implementing the most innovative and scalable approach to producing protein. Our salmon is raised in a revolutionary Bluehouse™ – the equivalent of a Greenhouse where fish are given ideal conditions to thrive. We are a Norwegian publicly traded company, and our US Operations are based out of Homestead, FL. When joining Atlantic Sapphire, you are not only working in a company that cares about people’s health and well‑being, but also for the health of our planet. We are a team committed to our fish, planet and people. Our culture is fast‑paced, courageous, innovative, diverse, team‑based and driven to build a common goal. The Process Control & Automation Manager leads the design, operation, optimization, and reliability of all industrial automation systems supporting Atlantic Sapphire’s large‑scale recirculating aquaculture (RAS) salmon farming operations. The role ensures stable automated control of integrated water treatment, fish culture, life‑support and utility systems using PLC, SCADA, instrumentation, and networked control architecture to maintain optimal water quality, fish health, and production performance. Core Responsibilities Lead and manage the PLC/SCADA‑based control architecture supporting RAS production systems. Maintain and optimize automation controlling oxygen injection, pump sequencing, drum filters, biofilters, degassing, levels and flows, temperature control, water exchange, ozonation and auxiliary utilities. Oversee installation, calibration and reliability of critical instrumentation including dissolved oxygen, CO₂, pH, ORP, ammonia/nitrate sensors, flow meters, pressure transmitters, temperature sensors and level transmitters. Develop and maintain advanced control strategies (PID loops, pump sequencing, alarm thresholds, redundancy management and flow balancing) to ensure stable water quality and life‑support operations. Maintain SCADA visualization and HMI systems to monitor water quality, tank performance, flow rates, energy consumption and alarm conditions. Develop dashboards and analytics supporting production KPIs, fish health indicators and system performance. Implement preventive maintenance programs, calibration schedules and diagnostic routines for automation equipment. Design and manage alarm strategies and escalation protocols for life‑support systems including oxygen, temperature, pump failures and water treatment faults. Lead automation and instrumentation staff including controls engineers, automation technicians and instrumentation technicians. Support engineering and capital expansion projects including RAS system expansion, new tanks, filtration systems and new instrumentation technologies. Skills, Competences, and Knowledge More than 5 years’ experience in IT/automation. Willingness to collaborate with team members. Ability to work in complex multi‑tasking environments. Strong leadership capabilities. Willingness to collaborate with team members and ability to think critically and solve problems. Ability to speak honestly and voice concerns. Strong organizational and scheduling skills. Ability to make hard decisions and follow through. Work Environment This job operates in a combined office and farm/production and manufacturing environment. Schedule This job is salary. Standard business hours and supporting direct reports as necessary. The facility is 24 hour and support to teams may include daytime, nighttime, weekend, and holiday shifts. Physical Demands

• Kneeling and Crawling
• Reaching, extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing, particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Walking
• Pushing, using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
• Lifting

• Repetitive motion.
• International and National overnight travel
• Travel 25% of time

☒ Sedentary work and up to 10 pounds of force/lifting

• Light work. Up to 20 pounds of force/lifting
• Medium work. Up to 30 pounds of force/lifting

☒ Heavy work. More than 30 pounds of force/lifting Atlantic Sapphire is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to create and inclusive environment for all employees. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, familial status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Atlantic Sapphire AS