Automation Systems Lead

Royston, England, United Kingdom

12/6/2024

Vacancy: Automation Systems Lead

Location: Royston – UK

Job Family: Engineering

As an Automation Systems Lead, you will hold a senior leadership position within JM, focusing on establishing central automation strategy to drive innovation, foster collaboration, and to elevate our organization's position as a leader in engineering excellence. You will provide strategic direction, thought leadership, and technical guidance to engineering and operational teams ensuring safe implementation of standardised automation solutions.

Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 organisation, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 12,600 people. We have more 200 years of success behind us; be part of the next stage of our growth journey and help maintain our reputation as one of the most admired organisations in our field. Our unique culture and people give us competitive advantage and will ensure our success for years to come. You can be part of that success story.

Your responsibilities:

• Develop and communicate a strategic vision for engineering automation that aligns with organizational goals and objectives to drive continuous improvement, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.
• Define long-term roadmaps and tactical delivery plans to contribute to achieving company financial targets as part of the engineering transformation
• Directly manage a team of technical experts (1-5 direct reports) to support our global sites with identifying cost-effective opportunities for improvement and reducing operational risks
• Lead the definition, deployment and assurance of engineering automation and OT cybersecurity standards and ways of working across the businesses, sites, and capital projects.
• Ensure our practices are aligned with best practices, regulatory requirements, and organizational goals.
• Contribute to the delivery of capital projects globally to maximize the opportunities for Capex avoidance and ‘safety by design’.
  
  
  

Requirements for the role:

• Engineering degree in electrical, chemical, mechanical, or approved equivalent discipline. Significant experience working in a chemical, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, steel, or other process related manufacturing environment.
• Chartered Engineer, PE or another equivalent credential as determined by JM.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing and embedding global standardised approach to managing engineering automation systems
• Advanced knowledge of SCADA/control and automation systems
• Knowledge and experience applying IEC standards
• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a focus on driving business results and achieving organizational objective
  
  
  

How you will be rewarded:

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 25 days annual leave (varies for shift-based roles).

At JM, an inclusive culture is integral to our values and ambitions for the future. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive in their career. Welcoming everyone to JM, regardless of their unique characteristics, experiences or thoughts allows us to bring many different voices and experiences together to tackle the world's biggest challenges. Being truly inclusive means that all colleagues feel valued for their differences, views and contributions, and feel a sense of belonging at JM.

Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on part time, job share and flexible working patterns.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks; early application is advised.

For any queries or should you have any accessibility requirements, please contact GlobalRecruit@matthey.com who will work with you to implement suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are treated in the strictest of confidence and we would appreciate your feedback to ensure we can provide an accessible and enjoyable recruitment process.

How to apply:

If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please let your recruiter know when they contact you.

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