Lead Automation Engineer — Bio-Energy (PLC/SCADA)
VIDA Bioenergy
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Job summary
VIDA Bioenergy is seeking a Sr. Automation Engineer to join the Central Projects & Engineering team to shape and deliver automation and process control solutions across bio-energy facilities.
You will work with engineering contractors, system integrators, OEM vendors and OT experts to ensure robust SCADA/PLC design, safeguarding, cybersecurity, and effective process control implementation. The role covers the full lifecycle from concept to commissioning and optimization, including designing
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
- 5–10+ years in industrial automation, preferably bio-energy, utilities, chemicals, or waste-to-energy.
- Strong SCADA/HMI development, alarm management, and safety system experience.
- Knowledge of IT/OT architecture and cybersecurity in industrial environments.
- Experience with data historians and analytics to support optimization.
Responsibilities
- Design, program, and maintain PLC-based control systems and SCADA/HMI environments.
- Develop PCS, control narratives, C&E, alarm philosophy, and SIF/SIL support.
- Lead IT/OT cybersecurity alignment, network architectures and remote access.
- Configure data historians (PI/Aveva/Ignition) and build decision-support dashboards.
- Lead multi-project automation efforts, coordinating contractors and vendors.
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Job description
VIDA Bioenergy is seeking a Sr. Automation Engineer to join the Central Projects & Engineering team to shape and deliver automation and process control solutions across bio-energy facilities.
You will work with engineering contractors, system integrators, OEM vendors and OT experts to ensure robust SCADA/PLC design, safeguarding, cybersecurity, and effective process control implementation. The role covers the full lifecycle from concept to commissioning and optimization, including designing
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