Location: Cramlington
Position: DCS Automation Engineer
About The Role: Pharmaron is looking to recruit a DCS Automation Engineer to maintain and improve existing process control systems (DCS) to ensure full compliance with HSE and MHRA requirements (CSV, data integrity). The role provides process control input to New Product Introduction Projects and develops process control strategies, primarily exploiting DCS, to meet safety, quality and operability requirements and address cyber security issues related to process control systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Use process control and automation skills to implement the site process control strategy and upgrade existing systems in line with current standards.
* Provide ongoing support for the site process control (e.g. system access, backup and restore, audit trail procedures).
* Provide automation expertise and input into new product introduction projects.
* Support project execution by reconfiguring the DCS and building new recipes.
* Provide support during batch manufacturing, including out of hours as required.
* Deliver training to manufacturing personnel to operate the DCS at their assigned level.
* Produce training packages for structured delivery.
* Cultivate and maintain excellent working relationships with DCS suppliers and contractors to ensure best possible service and pricing.
Essential Qualifications
* Technical degree, or equivalent experience in technical or managerial roles.
* Experience in a range of process control systems, particularly those currently on site (Foxboro I/A series [Primary] and Emerson Delta V [Secondary]).
* Experience developing process automation and knowledge of Batch Engine ISA S88 standards.
* Understanding of computer systems validation and GAMP categorization to support CSV.
* Experience developing and implementing a process control strategy from a process description.
Desirable Qualifications
* Experience developing solutions within the chemical industry, preferably in a fast turnaround environment.
* Good understanding of CSV, use of RTM, IQ, OQ, PQ etc. as applied to process control.
* Understanding of HAZOP and implications for process control.
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