Technical Project Manager

SimoTechis seeking a senior Technical Project Manager to provide technical leadershipand project coordination for a new biopharmaceutical waste treatment facilityin North Carolina.

Theproject involves the development of a new facility, including automation.Infrastructure, control system architecture, a control room, networkrequirements and the integration of multiple packaged equipment systems.

Thesuccessful candidate will represent the owner's engineering and automationinterests, helping to shape the design, establish technical requirements anddefine the scope of work before a system integrator is appointed to deliver theimplementation.

Thisis an opportunity for someone who combines strong Rockwell automation knowledge with project leadership skills and can take ownership of the project.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the senior technical lead and projectrepresentative for the facility's automation and control systems.
  
• Review existing design documentation and influencethe development of the overall automation strategy and architecture.
  
• Define and review Rockwell-based control systemrequirements, including PLC architecture, control system integration andassociated infrastructure.
  
• Establish automation network requirements andsupport the design of the control room and associated systems.
  
• Coordinate the integration requirements formultiple packaged equipment systems used in the waste treatment process.
  
• Ensure the proposed architecture supports effectivecommunication and integration between equipment packages and the wider plantcontrol environment.
  
• Work with the design company to review engineeringdeliverables, identify gaps and ensure the design meets project and operationalrequirements.
  
• Develop technical requirements and a clear scope ofwork for the system integrator.
  
• Support the preparation and evaluation of thesystem integrator tender, including technical reviews and scope clarification.
  
• Provide technical input into contractor selectionand support commercial and technical discussions.
  
• Monitor the system integrator's progress againstagreed deliverables, milestones and technical requirements.
  
• Coordinate with engineering, project delivery,operations and other relevant stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
  
• Identify technical risks, interface issues anddesign gaps early, ensuring these are addressed before they affectimplementation.
  
• Provide continuity and oversight from designthrough implementation, testing, commissioning and startup.
  
• Act as the key point of contact forautomation-related decisions, representing the site's interests and providingregular updates to project leadership.
  

Qualifications& Experience

• Minimum of 8+ years experience.
  
• Strong technical expertise in Rockwell Automation,PLC/control system architecture, industrial networking, system integration, andpackaged equipment.
  
• Experience managing system integrators andcontractors, including defining scopes of work, reviewing technicalproposals/designs, and overseeing delivery, quality, risks, and timelines.
  
• Strong technical leadership and communicationskills, with the ability to work independently, make sound engineeringdecisions, lead stakeholders, and confidently challenge designs and contractorswhere required.
  
• Education to a third level degree or equivalent inEngineering or similar.
  
• Experience of working in Biotech manufacturing facilityis preferred.
  

What SimoTechCan Offer

• Role provides a high degreeof autonomy to allow the successful candidate to reach their full potential.
• Long term projectopportunity
• SimoTech can facilitate this position as a staffengineer