Technical Lead - Automation Commissioning Support

Technical Automation Lead - Industrial Automation

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Technical Automation Lead to support the delivery of a major industrial automation programme within a process manufacturing environment.

This is a pivotal position, bridging the gap between commissioning execution and site leadership. You will provide technical direction to commissioning engineers while supporting the Site Manager in coordinating automation activities on site.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on automation professional with strong commissioning experience, ready to take ownership of key workstreams, lead small teams, and act as the technical authority for control system delivery and plant startup.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

Act as the lead automation engineer across assigned project areas
Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to commissioning and automation engineers
Review and validate:
Control system software
Hardware configurations
Commissioning strategies
Lead resolution of technical issues during installation, commissioning, and startup
Act as the primary automation interface between engineering teams, vendors, operations, and site leadership

Commissioning & Startup

Lead and oversee execution of:

Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
Loop checks and I/O validation
Functional testing
Integrated system testing
Plant startup and performance verificationSupport commissioning of:

PLC systems
SCADA platforms
Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
Industrial network infrastructure

Requirements (Assumed - please adjust if needed)

Proven experience in industrial automation within a process manufacturing environment
Strong background in commissioning and startup activities
Hands-on experience with PLC, SCADA, and/or DCS systems
Experience leading small teams or workstreams on-site
Ability to operate as a technical authority in a fast-paced project environment
Strong stakeholder coordination and communication skills

Why Apply?

Lead a high-impact automation programme
Take ownership of critical commissioning workstreams
Influence technical strategy and delivery on-site
Work in a highly collaborative, delivery-focused environment

If this sounds like your next move, feel free to apply.

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