Automation Technical Lead - Spray Dry Dispersion

Kelly Services; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly pay

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Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking an Automation Technical Lead for Spray Dry Dispersion in the Carolina area. The role leads automation scope, reviews design deliverables, and coordinates with IT/OT, EPCs, and vendors to ensure compliant, commissioning-ready systems.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in industrial automation with Rockwell/AB expertise and strong cross-functional communication. Salary negotiable; benefits available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Controls Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years in industrial/facilities automation with at least 3 years in a lead/ Senior role.
• Hands-on with Rockwell/Allen Bradley and OT data collection systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for Spray Dry Dispersion automation scope.
• Own automation requirements: URS/FRS, I/O lists, network architecture, cybersecurity.
• Develop review design deliverables (P&IDs, control diagrams, sequences).
• Lead vendor/integrator selection, bids, and scope definitions; manage interfaces.

Skills

Automation leadership

Technical coordination

Cross-functional communication

Troubleshooting

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Controls Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation/Allen Bradley

OPC

EtherNet/IP

OSIsoft PI

Job description

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/mechanical/Controls Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 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

Kelly PR Offers!

• Exposure to a variety of career opportunities because of our expansive network of client companies
• Career guides, information, and tools to help you successfully position yourself throughout every stage of your career
• Access to more than 3,000 online training courses through our Kelly Learning Center
• Bi-weekly pay
• Among other benefits!

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Ke