Automation Technical Lead - Utilities

FITS, LLC; Carolina (PR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FITS, LLC is seeking a skilled professional for the role of Technical Lead for Automation Project Management Services. This position requires at least 8 years of experience in industrial automation, with strong leadership skills to drive complex projects in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

The ideal candidate will coordinate technical requirements, develop design deliverables, and ensure compliance with operational standards. Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in industrial/facilities automation.
• 3+ years in a technical lead or senior engineer role.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical scope for automation supporting Utilities and Building Management Systems.
• Own automation technical requirements in coordination with IT/OT.
• Develop design deliverables from integrators and EPC partners.

Skills

Automation Engineering

Project Management

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Cybersecurity

Data Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Controls Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Siemens Desigo

Rockwell Automation

OSIsoft

AVEVA PI

Job description

For Automation Project Management Services

WHAT MAKES YOU A FIT

The Technical Part

• B achelor’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.
• Bilingual skills preferred (English required; Spanish a plus).
• Shift: Administrative and according to business needs.
• Experience in:
  • BMS / Automation: Siemens Desigo, Rockwell Automation, Allen‑Bradley
  • Data Management: OSIsoft, AVEVA PI, OT Data, Tag Standards
  • Facilities & Mechanical Utilities
  • Engineering & Technical Execution
  • IT/Cybersecurity
  • Project Management

The Personality Part

Picture yourself leading a mission‑critical automation upgrade in a fast‑paced, highly regulated manufacturing environment. You are comfortable coordinating across engineering, IT, operations, vendors, and corporate stakeholders. You thrive in structured project environments, value clear communication, and are proactive in identifying risks before they impact manufacturing. You balance technical depth with strong leadership and enjoy driving complex projects to successful completion. If quality, teamwork, and operational reliability matter to you — this role is for you.

AS A PIECE OF FITS, YOU WILL

(The day‑to‑day on the job)

• Technical lead for automation scope supporting Utilities and Building Management Systems (BMS), including HVAC, central plant, critical utilities monitoring, and facility integration points.
• Own automation/BMS 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 (e.g., GMP where applicable), including change control, documentation practices, and validation deliverables.
• Mentor engineers/technicians and establish standards for alarms, trending, graphics, naming conventions, and CMMS/EMS integrations.