Automation & Compliance PM – DCS & Cybersecurity

Synapsco; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Synapsco is seeking a Project Manager Compliance to oversee the compliance of Digital Control Systems and Automates across various power plants. The role entails leading pre-studies, collaborating with engineering firms, and ensuring projects meet TotalEnergies standards.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in automation, project management, and cybersecurity compliance. Responsibilities include interfacing with technical teams and contributing expertise to ensure pragmatic solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing automation projects in compliance with industrial standards.
• Understanding of cybersecurity requirements and IEC 61508/61511 standards.
• Ability to lead pre-study phases and engage with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering company during pre-study phase.
• Define target architectures and cost estimations.
• Interface with production sites and technical teams.

Skills

Project management

Automation expertise

Cybersecurity compliance

Interfacing with technical teams

Education

Degree in engineering or relevant field

Job description

Project Manager Compliance compliance Digital control system and Automate

TotalEnergies operates Combined Cycle Gas Plants (CCGT) acquired over the years from different incumbent operators. The designs of these power plants and in particular the architectures of Digital Control Systems and Automates meet the standards of manufacturers such as Siemens, GE or Ansaldo.

The objective of the project is to:

Bring the DCS and Automates of our sites into compliance with TotalEnergies Company standards by performing a segregation of Safety and Process Control functions in order to meet the Company’s cybersecurity requirements on the one hand and ensure compliance with IEC 61508/61511 on the other hand.

.Address the obsolescence of equipment and software.

The table below lists the sites to be treated, the type of DCS as well as the year of execution of the planned compliance in opportunity on the occasion of a major shutdown of the tree line.

CCGT & DCS & Compliance Execution

Saint-Avold 7 (France) & T3000 Siemens & 2028

Castejon 1 (Spain) & ABB & 2028

Saint-Avold 8 - STA8 (France) & T3000 Siemens & 2030

Castejon 3 - CTJ 3 (Spain) & ABB & 2032

The project is divided into the following phases:

Selection by tender of an independent engineering company to carry out a pre-study on Saint-Avold 7 and Castejon 1 with option for PSS/STA8/CTJ3/TOUL (Target Q1 – 2026)

Conducting this pre-study and defining the target architectures envisaged with cost estimation on Saint-Avold 7 and Castejon 1 with option for PSS/STA8/CTJ3/TOUL (Target Q3/4 – 2026)

Call for tenders and contracting for detail engineering, preparation and execution of the chosen architecture scheme on Saint-Avold 7 and Castejon 1 with option for PSS/STA8/CTJ3/TOUL (End of execution Q3 - 2028 on STA7 and CTJ1)

The candidate will take part in the 3 steps, as a project manager and expert in the field of automation, by completing/modifying an existing specifications for the pre-study phase. The candidate will lead the engineering company in the pre-study phase and will interface with production sites, technical teams at headquarters and manufacturers (Siemens, ABB, Ansaldo, GE...). The candidate will bring all his expertise to guide the studies towards the most pragmatic solutions while respecting the requirements of the Company and the planning imperatives.

The candidate will also explore the actions taken in this field by other CCGT operators in Europe.

The candidate may be asked occasionally on other subjects during the tender consultation phases or during the company mobilization phases.