Automation Process Specialist

2 days ago

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa Aspen Pharma Group Full time
Overview:
  • Process and application owner for Automation and Manufacturing systems across site.
  • Manage, plan & execute CI projects as well as provide required support as SME.
Responsibilities:
Support and Reliability
  • Application owner for all Manufacturing systems and software packages.
  • Responsible for Automation Architecture design and site standards for automation.
  • Implement corrections, corrective actions, and countermeasures arising from CAPA's.
  • Develop scope for capital projects targeted at both short and longer term needs.
  • Act as user representative for capital projects or delivery agent for local projects.
  • Understand equipment reliability issues with the objective of improvement.
  • Provide technical expertise of equipment and processes in area of responsibility. This includes clear understanding of equipment flow chart/process flow document, critical process parameters, and master formula instructions for the process.
  • Monitor/trend control systems as tool for verifying and optimizing equipment performance.
  • Lead troubleshooting efforts to resolve more complex process and software problems.
  • The Maintenance Tech/Electronics Tech is the first line of support in troubleshooting but will involve the Automation Process Specialist as needed.
  • Utilize formal problem solving techniques, including Root Cause Analysis, FMEA to resolve equipment issues related to Automated systems.
  • Respond to and initiate OEM requests related to complex Technical/software issues.
  • Communicate effectively with others, especially process team members, customers, engineering, and production personnel, providing technical insight.
  • Provide Application systems oversight to Electronics Tech(s) that support the area.
  • Evaluate all activities for impact on qualified state of applications/servers where application changes or software changes are requested.
  • Participate in Periodic Reviews for industrial network performance.
  • Lead or participate in IQ/OQ/PQ and commissioning activities for software upgrades or implementation of new applications in the Virtual Environment.
  • Coordinate with asset management personnel to align on improvements and assure alignment of useful lifecycle of hardware and related software to build risk register and submit Capex requests.
  • Identify and drive improvement opportunities (procedural changes, upgrades, projects, etc.) associated with equipment within the area.
  • Goals/objectives should target world-class levels of operation for safety, quality and customer service.
Continuous Improvement & Projects
  • Work with production supervisors and managers for optimal efficiency to meet the needs of internal and external customers.
  • Communicate regarding schedule adjustments.
  • Develop and manage project plans for software upgrades.
  • Lead automation equipment lifecycle upgrade projects across site.
  • Provide input to project User Requirements Specifications as per developed standards.
  • Develop obsolescence plan for installed automation equipment.
  • Assist CI team on OEE process improvements.
  • Ensure change controls are actioned appropriately.
Risk management
  • Communicate automation and application risks to HOD and production departments.
  • Lead risk assessments for IT related security patch updates or network outages related to manufacturing systems.
  • Lead risk assessments for automation failures that have resulted in deviations or CAPA's.
  • Review CPP and CQA's for critical manufacturing processes.
Operational Input
  • Provide technical and operational input for manufacturing investigations.
  • Provide technical reports and feedback as required for Automation/application related queries.
  • Effectiveness reviews of CAPA's implemented.
Requirements:
Background/ Experience
  • N6 or equivalent NQF level certificate (e.g. Electronic or Electrical Engineering) in Electronics or similar with 3 yrs experience in an Electronics Technician role OR High School diploma with 5+ yrs experience in an Electronics Technician Role within a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
  • Siemens Accredited Training.
  • Proficient in PLC programming, Networking and IT systems (Virtual Environments).
  • Siemens Step7, Siemens TIA, Siemens WinCC, Versiondog, Wonderware system Platform, Metasys Building Management, Vshpere Virtual Environments, Pharmagraph.
  • Electronics experience in a pharmaceutical sterile manufacturing environment.
  • Computer literacy: proficiency in Excel, Word, Power point and ERP system.
Competencies
  • Complex pharmaceutical process experience.
  • Problem solving techniques.
  • Project management.
  • Risk Assessment.
  • Planning and Organising.
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