Automation & Controls Specialist (PLC)

1 month ago

Winnipeg, Canada Emergent BioSolutions Full time

Those who join Emergent BioSolutions feel a sense of ownership about their future. You will excel in an environment characterized by respect, innovation and growth opportunities. Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance their scientific, technical and professional skills to develop products designed to protect life.

The Specialist, Controls and Automation is responsible for the installation, modification, testing, troubleshooting repair, predictive and preventive maintenance, removal, and replacement of complex analytical equipment and instrumentation for production and laboratory equipment. In addition, this role provides knowledge as a subject matter expert (SME) and prepares technical reports with recommendations for solutions to technical problems.

Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  1. Lives our culture of “right the first time” and ensures quality and accuracy in day-to-day activities; ensures work complies with regulatory requirements.
  2. Performs complex instrument calibration and adjustments to specifications set through procedures and calibration requirements.
  3. Diagnoses, services, calibrates, and repairs all production, non-production, and test equipment and performs predictive and preventative maintenance.
  4. Knowledge of various types of control valves, transmitters (pressure, temperature, flow, etc.)
  5. Provides expertise as a subject matter expert (SME) by understanding the implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions; supports CAPEX projects.
  6. Supports deviation reviews, corrective action and preventative actions (CAPAs), and change controls, including root cause analysis and corrective actions for OOC events.
  7. Determines methods and procedures on new work assignments.
  8. Analyzes results and may develop test specifications and electrical schematics.
  9. Proposes improvements to work processes, efficiency, and quality.
  10. Specifies and requests purchase of components; maintains spare parts inventory.
Education, Experience & Skills
  1. Technical diploma in Instrumentation and Control Engineering Technology, Instrumentation Engineering Technology or equivalent is required.
  2. Accredited technician or technologist from a Canadian Association such as the Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba (CTTAM) is strongly preferred.
  3. 6+ years of related experience is required.
  4. Experience working in a regulated environment is considered highly beneficial; knowledge or ability to learn pharmaceutical regulatory requirements is required (e.g. cGMPs, ICH guidance, Eudralex, etc.).
  5. Previous experience in using a Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) is required; experience with SAP Plant Maintenance, DeltaV, and PLC systems is strongly preferred.
  6. Knowledge of equipment, facilities, standards, techniques, policies, and processes.
  7. Familiar with the concept of world class maintenance and best practices.
  8. Strong understanding of Operational Excellence and Lean Manufacturing methodology.
  9. Ability to read, understand, and follow standard operating procedures, protocols, work instructions, and other policies/procedures.
  10. Strong verbal and written communication skills including technical writing.
  11. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Products such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  12. This position works a rotating 4 x 10 schedule of days, evenings, and nights.

As part of our team, you'll join talented and inspiring colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. We offer highly diverse career opportunities, a supportive culture, competitive salaries, flexible work arrangements and an extensive benefits package. Information submitted will be used by Emergent BioSolutions for activities related to your prospective employment. Emergent BioSolutions respects your privacy and any use of the information submitted will be subject to the terms of our Privacy Policy.

ABOUT EMERGENT

Protecting and Enhancing 1 billion lives by 2030 focuses our energy to improve the quality of life for individuals around the world, giving them the opportunity to experience the fullness of life.

Our drive towards this vision informs all of our actions—whether it is our approach to product development, manufacturing, encouraging employee health and wellness or giving back to the community—we strive every day to achieve this shared goal.

WE BELIEVE IN OUR VALUES

  • Lead with Integrity
    • We gain trust and confidence through ethics, quality, and compliance excellence
  • Stand shoulder to shoulder no matter what
    • We combine our best thinking and communicate openly to support each other.
  • Own it always
    • Every person at Emergent is engaged and accountable for delivering on our commitments.
  • Break through thinking
    • We take smart risks, pursue innovation and challenge ourselves to constantly improve.
  • Compete where it counts
    • We set the right goals and respect each other as we conquer them together.
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