Assistant Manager - Automation

Job Purpose
Ports and Terminals adopting automation in each area to be more sustainable
and efficient.
The key purpose of this role is to support automation lead team in automation
projects, running PoCs coordinating with other stakeholders to support on
knowledge sharing as well to collect info.
Role also, support to provide update for many potential solutions/improvements
generated by our internal Research & Development, Innovation Programs, vendors
or from any BU or RO.
Responsible to collect detail on performance data able to utilise dedicated
tools to simply the job. Also update the record and support Automation, R&D,
Energy projects as well as the development of the technical specifications of
selected projects to facilitate the global rollout.
Assist to explore and implement new ways to automate systems, identifying
quality issues and writing reports.
Also assist in coordination with working groups in close collaboration with
Engineering, Operation, RO and BU for our organization to be at the top of new
technologies, performance, safety, process control and efficiency.
Follow with BUs / ROs on performance data and update the steps taken or
planned for future and follow-on short term and long term projects performance
results.
Key Accountabilities
* Assist / guides in process modelling of all terminal equipment by looking into the dedicated system.
* Well versed with Industrial automation including HMI, PLC / CMS necessary modifications in the PLC / CMS systems of the automated equipment.
* Assist in developing, writing, and maintaining a variety of reports, documents, correspondence, and records related to DP World decarbonization, automation and R&D initiatives .
* Analyse data from the database of equipment's.
* Work closely with other stakeholders (R&D, IT, Energy, Technology, Operation etc..) to collect, analyse data, interfaces & models and provide recommendation.
* Propose additional modifications in the safety & other parameters of automated equipment.
* Advise on necessary process improvement system available and OEM etc.
* Maintain library of back up records.
* Work on the development, implementation, and monitoring of assigned Automation relevant projects such as easy automation retrofit of terminal assets to get quantum benefits in relation to improving the productivity, reliability and saving energy but not limited to.
* Assist on short term and long term sustainable goals to achieve with quantified and qualitive benefits.
* Assist on products and platform services get built based on defined specifications, terminal operations requirements, and automation industry best practices.
* Assist on engagement to collect input from external stakeholders such as suppliers, consultants, and terminals which needed to develop new service areas in close collaboration with other stakeholders R&D, Energy management, Operation and engineering teams
* Drives engagement and performance within multiple projects.
* Assist to plan, implement and execute intelligent automation process.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
* Minimum of a bachelor's degree in electrical, electronics, robotics, automation or mechatronics engineering or similar field.
* Proficiency in maintaining automation equipment.
* Experience with robotics, AI and machine learning.
* Experience with project management.
* Solid understanding of computer programming and software development.
* Ability to troubleshoot equipment and perform complex system tests.
* Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Creative thinking skills.
* Strong analytical skills.
* Ability to communicate well with other members of the development team.
* Ability to keep up with the latest technologies.
* A desire to continually upgrade technical knowledge.
* >‎5 years of terminal automation industry experience mainly with ‎5+ years of experience in PLC programming and/or developing and delivering end to end system/products modifications, efficiency reports for ports and container terminals.
* Expertise in modern automation technology instrumentation and controls; operation data acquisition and safety systems; automation integration and automation control/execution systems.
* Knowhow in providing operationally critical technology services on the industrial automation solution side.
* Experience in structure solutions which can be horizontally scalable, distributed, resilient, fault tolerant and monitored.
* Capable to identify the areas where Intelligent Automation could be implemented rapidly
* Understanding automation industry trends and relevant innovations in solution delivery methods
* Good communication and cross-functional cooperation capabilities - a team player with positive Can-Do, result-oriented attitude.
* Knowhow with Information Security management - Maintain the data confidentiality & integrity and relevant compliance of information systems.
* Understand product lifecycle implementation of Automation architecture solutions and associated industry (IT/OT) industrial automation standards.