Automation Specialist

Site Name: Belgium-Wavre Posted Date: Dec 16 2022 The role of Automation Specialist is a new role that has been announced as part of the R&D capital investment. This role will be part of a team, under the automation supervisor, which mission is to drive the vision of automation across a group of 4 to 6 MPUs/SPUs, by driving the implementation and application of Automation Strategy. The team provide automation knowledge to execute the automation operations & deliver local projects for the dedicated MPUs to ensure that all systems, equipment and facilities are properly maintained, safe and reliable. The automation specialist is the expert on automation for equipment and systems in the dedicated MPUs, by delivering automation solutions for different technologies (process primary and secondary equipment, building equipment, utility equipment, environmental monitoring, alarms system, …) The duty of the automation specialist is to execute projects to deliver direct and integrated automation solutions for the MPUs, from start of design to end of validation, while providing appropriate training, coaching and mentoring of users, maintenance and automation technicians. Your responsibilities : The automation specialist is the expert on automation for equipment and systems in the dedicated MPUs, by delivering automation solutions for different technologies Responsible to deliver complex automation modification on existing equipment’s and ensure with high level of autonomy the following of L1/L2 project to ensure an easy take in hand of the equipment by the maintenance team Support the full system lifecycle for process automation and control system including the design, assessment, selection, commissioning, validation and implementation of systems. Contribute to manage and simplify several system/process/domain(s) of expertise, to reach state of the art in production environment. Leading the execution of small projects (L1/L2) and ensuring that all related activities are executed in accordance with company procedures, contract specifications, quality standards, health, safety and environment requirements, cost/profitability targets, and scheduling goals. Assisting the Project Controls department to define all project documents, including scope and financial plans, schedule and risk management plans Follow-up on technical project tasks and manage planning & budget: ensure deliverables are reached in time, and within budget. Manage EHS aspects (Write & Review the PTW for projects activities, Coordinates the risks related to the coactivity, Collects and manages dangerous situations, Reports on EHS aspects and proposes resolution plans, …) Participate to project governance meetings Contribue to « rôle de garde » On your automation expertise, train, coach and mentor the automation technicians and automation specialist junior. Why you? Basic Qualifications: We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: Minimum 3 to 6 years experience in a pharmaceutical environment Knowledge of engineering disciplines such as: automation, instrumentation, mechanical, electrical, etc Robust experience with automation projects Background in the pharmaceutical industry is highly preferred Strong networking, influencing and negotiation skills to engage a broad community of stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications: If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: Knowledge of specific Automation subjects as Data Management & Data Integrity, Obsolescence management, Cyber Security, process control systems is a plus Organizational skills Knowledge of GSK standards & systems is a plus Proven project delivery experience within GSK is a plus Why GSK? GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years. Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together. Find out more: Annual Report 2021
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SupplyChainCritical If you have a disability and require assistance during the course of the selection process, you will have the opportunity to let us know what specific assistance you require in order to make suitable arrangements. GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years. Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a workplace where everyone can feel a sense of belonging and thrive as set out in our Equal and Inclusive Treatment of Employees policy. We’re committed to being more proactive at all levels so that our workforce reflects the communities we work and hire in, and our GSK leadership reflects our GSK workforce. Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.