Automation Project Manager

BioTalent

Lebanon (IN)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

BioTalent is seeking an Alarm Rationalization & Configuration Technical Lead to support a site-wide Alarm Management Program in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical setting. You will partner with automation, operations, quality, engineering, validation and safety teams to ensure alarm systems are configured and validated per approved standards.

The role covers alarm rationalization leadership, configuration, historian integration, testing, and go-live readiness, requiring cross-functional

Qualifications

Extensive experience in alarm rationalization and alarm configuration in process manufacturing environments.
Strong knowledge of ISA-18.2 and IEC 62682 alarm management standards.
Experience implementing alarm lifecycle programs in regulated manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated experience supporting automated manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

Lead and facilitate alarm rationalization workshops with cross-functional stakeholders.
Guide alarm classification, prioritization, and alarm response strategy discussions.
Develop and maintain alarm rationalization documentation and decision records.
Ensure alarm configurations align with approved stakeholder decisions.

Skills

Alarm configuration testing

Process control support

Validation and commissioning

Alarm notification systems

Historian integration and reporting

Technical documentation

Stakeholder coordination

Tools

Rockwell Automation platforms

PI Historian

PI AF

PI Vision

WIN911

Job description

Job Description: Alarm Rationalization & Configuration Technical Lead

Client: Confidential Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Client

Contract Duration: Approximately 16.5 Months (August 2026 through December 2027)

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Alarm Rationalization & Configuration Technical Lead to support implementation of a site-wide Alarm Management Program within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

This role will serve as the subject matter expert for alarm rationalization, alarm configuration, alarm notification systems, historian integration, testing, and operational readiness activities. The selected candidate will work closely with automation, operations, quality, engineering, validation, and safety teams to ensure alarm systems are configured and validated in accordance with approved alarm management standards.

Key Responsibilities

Alarm Rationalization Leadership

Lead and facilitate alarm rationalization workshops with cross-functional stakeholders.
Guide alarm classification, prioritization, and alarm response strategy discussions.
Develop and maintain alarm rationalization documentation and decision records.
Ensure alarm configurations align with approved stakeholder decisions.

Alarm Configuration

Support and provide guidance on alarm configuration within process control systems.
Coordinate implementation of:
Alarm priorities
Alarm limits
Alarm conditions
Alarm shelving and suppression methods
Alarm help and operator guidance
Support HMI alarm displays, alarm summary screens, and operator interfaces.
Support deployment and testing of alarm notification systems.
Configure and validate notification routing, schedules, escalation paths, and response workflows.
Execute end-to-end testing of alarm notification processes.

Historian & Reporting Integration

Support alarm reporting and monitoring solutions utilizing historian platforms.
Assist in creation of alarm dashboards, KPI reporting structures, and alarm analytics tools.
Analyze standing alarms, nuisance alarms, and flood events to support continuous improvement.

Validation & Go-Live Readiness

Support development and execution of alarm testing protocols.
Participate in critical alarm testing, integration testing, and validation support activities.
Assist with operational readiness planning, SOP development, training, and go-live support.

Required Qualifications

Expertise

Extensive experience performing alarm rationalization and alarm configuration activities within process manufacturing environments.
Strong knowledge of ISA-18.2 and IEC 62682 alarm management standards.
Experience implementing alarm lifecycle programs in regulated manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated experience supporting automated manufacturing systems.

Skillset

Alarm Configuration and Testing
Process Control System Support
Validation and Commissioning Support
Alarm Notification Systems
Historian Integration and Reporting
Technical Documentation
Stakeholder Coordination
Training and Operational Readiness

Technical Qualifications

Hands-on experience configuring alarms in:
Rockwell Automation Platforms
Experience with:
PI Historian
PI AF
PI Vision
WIN911
Strong understanding of:
Alarm philosophy implementation
Alarm limits and delays
Alarm shelving and suppression
Alarm KPIs and performance metrics

Capability Requirements

Ability to facilitate highly technical cross-functional workshops.
Ability to translate alarm rationalization decisions into executable configurations.
Strong troubleshooting, communication, and technical leadership skills.
Experience working within GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, operations, validation, quality, and safety organizations.

Preferred Qualifications