Automation Technical Lead - Utilities & BMS

ADP, Inc.; Carolina (PR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JC Automation Corp. seeks an Automation Technical Lead for Utilities & Building Management Systems (BMS) to design, implement, and oversee advanced automation solutions across utilities and commercial buildings.

This role leads technical teams to deliver scalable control systems that boost energy efficiency, reliability, and safety. You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and IT to integrate automation technologies with existing systems, evaluate new technologies, and drive standards

Qualifications

• 8+ years in industrial automation; 3+ years in lead role.
• Hands-on with BMS platforms and integrations (BACnet/IP, Modbus, OPC).
• Experience with data historians and OT data collection (OSIsoft PI).
• Strong HVAC/building systems knowledge.
• Ability to produce sequences of operation and commissioning docs.
• OT networks knowledge and secure remote access collaboration with IT/cybersecurity.
• Experience with commissioning/startup/troubleshooting in facilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation scope for Utilities and BMS.
• Own URS/FRS, IO lists, network architecture.
• Review design deliverables (P&IDs, wiring, diagrams).
• Lead vendor/integrator selection and bids.
• Drive commissioning readiness and FAT/SAT/IOQ.
• Coordinate cutovers and downtime planning.
• Ensure GMP/validation documentation compliance.
• Mentor engineers and establish standards for alarms/CMMS.

Skills

Technical leadership

BMS platforms

Industrial automation

OT cybersecurity

Stakeholder management

Mentoring engineers

Tools

Siemens Desigo

Rockwell Automation

BACnet/IP

Modbus TCP/RTU

OPC

EtherNet/IP

OSIsoft PI

Job description

Automation Technical Lead - Utilities & BMS

OPERATIONS Full Time Carolina, PR, PR

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1114

About Company:

JC Automation Corp. (JCA) was founded in 1997 with the mission of filling a gap between technology and regulatory requirements in the life science manufacturing industry. The company offers highly capable resources at an affordable cost to build solutions and execute projects in: Automation, Control Systems Integration, Information Technology, System Integration and Regulatory Compliance.

JCA is a HUBZone Certified Small Business Firm, NMSDC Certified Minority Business Enterprise, and Certified Critical Industry Supplier. Its mission is to add value by delivering quality services & solutions on time all the time by transforming processes & technology into business advantages.

About the Role:

The Automation Technical Lead for Utilities & Building Management Systems (BMS) plays a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and overseeing advanced automation solutions that optimize utility operations and building management. This position is responsible for leading technical teams to develop scalable and efficient control systems that enhance energy efficiency, reliability, and safety across utility infrastructures and commercial buildings. The role demands close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and IT, to ensure seamless integration of automation technologies with existing systems. The Automation Technical Lead will also drive innovation by evaluating emerging technologies and recommending improvements to current automation strategies. Ultimately, this role ensures that automation initiatives align with organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices to deliver measurable operational improvements.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 BMS and automation platforms (e.g., Siemens Desigo, Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley) and integrations/protocols such as BACnet/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, OPC, EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, and Fieldbus (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 HVAC systems, central utilities, and building systems (AHUs, chillers, boilers, pumps, VFDs, cooling towers, steam, compressed air, WFI/RO where applicable).
• 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.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in regulated environments (GMP, GxP), including validation (CSV), commissioning & qualification (C&Q), and data integrity practices.
• Experience integrating BMS to SCADA/EMS, historians, CMMS, or energy management platforms; KPI dashboards and analytics.
• Familiarity with ISA-95/ISA-88 concepts and Purdue model; industrial cybersecurity frameworks (IEC 62443, NIST).
• Ability to develop or review BMS graphics/HMI standards and alarm management best practices.
• PE license, PMP, or relevant vendor certifications (nice-to-have).

Soft Skills:

• Adaptability: working effectively under dynamic project schedule
• Organization and attention to detail
• Leadership: providing technical direction across multi-disciplinary teams