Senior Specialist, Process Automation

Bristol Myers Squibb•Manatí, PR

2d•$69,080 - $83,708•Onsite

About The Position

Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us. The Senior Specialist, Process Automation will support the Manatí site’s manufacturing, packaging, and utilities operations by maintaining and optimizing automated and computerized systems. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Digital Plant Operations Technology Systems & Automation and collaborates closely with IT-Digital Plant and site engineering teams. PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVE OF POSITION Incumbent is expected to provide technical support to Manufacturing/Packaging/Facilities/Utilities operations in troubleshoot and resolve all automated, electronic, computerized systems and programmable logic-controlled equipment in a timely manner and take proactive, predictive, and preventive measures to assure proper functioning and equipment/systems reliability. This position must comply with all Security guidelines, Environmental Health and safety regulations and the current Good Manufacturing Practices required by the job function.

Requirements

BS in Engineering, Electronics or Computer Science.
Three (3) years of working experience within an industrial environment with at least two (2) years of relevant combined experience in programmable logic controllers and production maintenance function within a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant.
Proven knowledge in process control and automation systems used in the pharmaceutical industry (not limited to): PLCs, SCADAs/HMIs, microcontrollers, single loop controllers, DCS, interfaces and report development.
Strong Databases and networking knowledge.
Able to read, interpret, and understands electrical/mechanical drawings, P&IDs and electrical one-line diagrams.
Ability to troubleshoot problems for highly technical equipment and smart devices.
Knowledge of mechanical concepts, electrical controls theory and electronic circuitry.
Strong analytical and mathematical calculations skill plus understanding of instrumentation calibration process.
Broad knowledge of cGMPs and guidelines pertaining to a biopharmaceutical manufacturing plant.
Good technical writing skills and ability to review SOPs and work instructions.
Effective written and oral communication skills both Spanish and English.
Capable to interact with external vendors/customers.
Capable to plan work schedules and set priorities with a sense of urgency and meet deadlines.
Customer service oriented.
Availability to work irregular hours, rotative shifts, weekends and holidays when required due to business needs.
Able to plan and prioritize multiple activities simultaneously.
Self-starter and well organized.
Ability to keep work pace and/or meet deadlines.
Ability to exercise good judgment.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience with Allen Bradley controllers and/or Rockwell Automation platforms.

Responsibilities

Performs preventive/corrective maintenance to all facilities, utilities, and operations equipment automated and computerized systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), ladder logic programs, drives, motion systems, pneumatic, electric, and smart electronic devices.
Provides technical support during installation, configuration, integration, troubleshooting, maintenance, qualification, and upgrade for new and existing computerized systems in Manufacturing and Utilities Areas (systems include and not limited to PLCs, HMI, Delta V, Factory Talk, SCADA, DCS/BAS, communication interfaces, networking, printers, report engines, databases, and MES system).
Maintains all computer base software of all automated facilities/utilities/operations equipment updated and other tasks related with Automation System.
Execute backups, restore and/or disaster recovery process to automated systems in accordance with establish procedures.
Develops and/or revises maintenance activities plans and spare parts lists for automated equipment to be added into the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Writes and reviews operational and safety SOPs or work instructions for automated equipment and systems; improves and/or develops procedures based on observations and experiences.
Prepares reports, fill out records to comply with internal and external regulations.
Provides sound problem solving techniques to resolve technical issues and qualification problems.
Attends to all mandatory training meetings for cGMP’s, EHS and Company Policies.
Performs process equipment analysis and recommends improvements to existing processes using state-of-the-art computer technology and participates proactively as a team member of implementation projects for new integrated business application and process automation, providing consulting advice in the use and management of technology.
Reviews and tests programs to ensure that they meet manufacturers recommend requirements for hardware and software at the personal computer and/or host computer system level.
Contacts hardware or software vendors (if applicable) to report problems and, coordinates and implements vendor recommendations when approved or accepted by the functional area owners and change management process.
Assures reported problems are solved by implementing corrective actions like (but not limited) users retraining, changes to existing SOPs, applying software fixes or hardware fixes, information resources colleagues’ recommendations, etc. These activities must comply with current applicable change control procedures.

Benefits

Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees) Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays Based on eligibility, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day. All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

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