Automation Technical Lead - Utilities & Building Management Systems

FITS LLC; Carolina (PR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

FITS LLC is seeking a senior automation engineer to lead mission‑critical upgrades in a fast‑paced, regulated manufacturing environment. You will coordinate across engineering, IT, operations, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver complex projects on time and within scope.

The role requires 8+ years in industrial automation, strong leadership, and familiarity with BMS/SCADA, data management, and cybersecurity. This on-site position offers growth within a flexible engineering services environment.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Bilingual skills preferred (English required; Spanish a plus).

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.

Skills

Leadership experience

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Strong communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Controls Engineering

Tools

Siemens Desigo

Rockwell Automation

Allen-Bradley

OSIsoft

AVEVA PI

OT Data

Tag Standards

Job description

WHAT MAKES YOU A FIT:

The Technical Part:

• 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.
• 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.

WHO WE ARE:

We are a Service Provider companydifferent from the rest. We pride ourselves in how we treat the most important piece of our company's puzzle: you! We integrate Engineering, Construction, Maintenance, Utilities and Specialized Technical services across the Island (and in the US as well!). Our company is flexible, family-oriented and focused on our resources' well‑being, while providing our Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Manufacturing industryclients with top‑notch quality talent.We're FITS!

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