Automation Technical Lead – Spray Dry Dispersion

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; Carolina (PR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

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Job summary

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom is seeking an Automation Technical Lead – Spray Dry Dispersion to support a client in the Carolina area. You will lead automation efforts for the Spray Dry Dispersion process, drive design and commissioning activities.

You will own requirements, review vendor designs, coordinate with IT/OT, and mentor engineers while ensuring compliance with site standards and safety.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in industrial automation.
• 3+ years in a technical lead or senior engineer role.
• Experience with Spray Dryer systems and automation.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation scope for Spray Dry Dispersion process and related systems.
• Own automation requirements: URS/FRS, control narratives, I/O lists, networking, cybersecurity.
• Review design deliverables (P&IDs, control diagrams, sequences) from integrators/EPCs.
• Lead vendor/integrator selection, technical bid eval, and scope definition; manage interfaces.
• Drive commissioning readiness: FAT/SAT/IOQ, testing, punch lists, turnover packages.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Stakeholder mgmt

Project coordination

Tools

Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley

OPC

EtherNet/IP

OSIsoft PI

AVEVA PI

Job description

At Kelly® Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom (SETT), we’re passionate about helping you find a job that works for you. How about this one?

We’re seeking an Automation Technical Lead – Spray Dry Dispersion to work with one of our top clients in the Carolina area. With us, it’s all about finding a job that’s just right.

Job Summary:

Supports business maturity by continuously improving compliance processes, policies, and security risk dynamics. This role is responsible for the ITIL best practice technical control program and manages the risk assessment process for IT initiatives.

Essential Functions:

• Technical lead for automation scope supporting Spray Dry Dispersion process, including primary and secondary dryers, automated weight and dispense, supporting systems.
• Own automation technical requirements: URS/FRS, control narratives, I/O lists, points lists, network architecture, and cybersecurity requirements in coordination with IT/OT.
• Develop and review design deliverables (P&IDs, control diagrams, sequences of operation, panel designs, wiring schematics, and specifications) from integrators and EPC partners.
• Lead vendor/integrator selection support, technical bid evaluation, and scope-of-work definition; manage technical interfaces and clarify RFI responses.
• Drive commissioning readiness: review test protocols, support FAT/SAT/IOQ, oversee functional testing, manage punch lists, and ensure turnover packages are complete.
• Coordinate cutovers, downtime planning, and operational readiness with Facilities/Operations; provide troubleshooting support and root cause analysis.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards and site procedures, including change control, documentation practices, and validation deliverables.
• Mentor engineers/technicians and establish standards for alarms, trending, graphics, naming conventions, and CMMS/EMS integrations.

Job Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in industrial/facilities automation with at least 3 years in a technical lead or senior engineer role.
• Hands-on experience with automation platforms (e.g., Rockwell Automation/Allen Bradley) and integrations/protocols such as OPC, EtherNet/IP, (as applicable).
• Experience with data historians and OT data collection (e.g., OSIsoft/AVEVA PI), including tag standards, data quality, and basic analytics/trending.
• Strong understanding of Spray Dryer systems, automated weigh and dispense systems.
• Understanding of modularization impact on automation delivery
• Ability to produce/review sequences of operation, control narratives, and commissioning/functional test documentation.
• Knowledge of OT networks, segmentation, and secure remote access; ability to collaborate with IT/cybersecurity teams on standards and risk mitigations.
• Proven experience supporting commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting in operating facilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; able to coordinate across Facilities, Operations, IT/OT, EPC, and vendors.

Salary Range: Negotiable.

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