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Position Summary:

The Building Automation Systems (BAS) lead is responsible for the site-wide operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of BAS infrastructure, supporting GMP manufacturing, laboratories, utilities, and critical facilities. This role provides technical leadership and hands-on expertise in Siemens Desigo CC systems, including configuration, programming, and system lifecycle management, while supporting a team of required resources. The BAS lead ensures reliable, compliant, and secure facility automation, enabling safe, efficient, and compliant site operations aligned with our company's engineering, quality, and sustainability objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations & Reliability:
  • Own the day-to-day performance and reliability of site BAS, including systems supporting:
    • HVAC
    • Cleanrooms
    • Utilities (WFI, PW, compressed gases)
    • Environmental monitoring support
  • Serve as the site technical lead for Siemens Desigo CC, including system architecture, configuration, and troubleshooting.
  • Lead root cause investigations and resolution of BAS deviations, alarms, and system issues, minimizing impact to GMP operations.
  • Establish clear technical standards, expectations, and performance goals for BAS support activities.
• Technology Integration & Reliability
  • Perform and/or oversee hands-on configuration and programming of Siemens Desigo CC systems, including:
    • Point configuration
    • Graphics development
    • Alarm management
    • Control logic modifications
  • Review and approve BAS design changes, logic updates, and system expansions.
  • Ensure all BAS changes follow approved change control, validation, and cybersecurity processes.
• Compliance, Validation & Quality
  • Ensure BAS systems remain audit-ready, compliant with GMP, data integrity, and site quality requirements.
    • Support validation activities including:
    • User Requirements
    • Functional Specifications
    • Testing (IQ/OQ)
    • System releases and changes
  • Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Operations to resolve deviations, CAPAs, and inspections related to BAS.
• Lifecycle, Strategy & Continuous Improvement
  • Develop and execute BAS lifecycle management plans, including upgrades, obsolescence management, and system standardization.
    • Drive continuous improvement in:
    • Energy efficiency
    • Alarm rationalization
    • System performance and availability
  • Collaborate with site and global engineering teams to align BAS implementations with our company's standards and best practices.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management
  • Manage BAS vendors and system integrators, ensuring delivery meets contractual, technical, and quality expectations.
  • Act as the primary BAS interface for facilities, manufacturing, labs, EHS, and IT/OT cybersecurity teams.
  • Provide clear communication to site leadership on BAS risks, priorities, and performance.

Qualifications

• Education Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, or Automation) or equivalent experience.

• 3+ years of experience with building automation systems
• Experience with building automation applications such as Siemens Desigo
• Understanding of HVAC, cleanroom, and utility automation systems.
• GMP experience preferred, including validation, change control, compliance, and SDLC practices.
• Knowledge of IT/OT networking, cybersecurity, and BAS architectures.
• Familiarity with alarm management and energy optimization initiatives.
• Experience managing vendors and system integrators.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring facility and environmental control reliability for a highprofile GMP site. The BAS lead directly enables safe product manufacture, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency, while shaping the longterm evolution of BAS capabilities at the site.

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