• Lead automation development efforts that align with company strategy, standards, and long‑term operational needs • Own automation development standards, coding practices, libraries, and reference architectures • Provide hands‑on technical leadership in PLC, BMS, and SCADA development, including code reviews, technical design reviews, and QA processes • Ensure automation solutions are tested, validated, and ready for production release • Drive standardization and reuse of automation solutions to reduce site‑specific variability • Manage internal and external development resources to deliver high‑quality automation code and solutions • Collaborate with Engineering, Construction, Operations, IT, and vendor partners to ensure automation solutions meet operational and project requirements • Provide leadership in troubleshooting and root cause analysis related to automation development and code quality • Lead and manage staff, including performance management, mentoring, career development, and capability building within the automation development team • Collaborate with Design Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Reliability Engineering, and Site Operations teams throughout project lifecycles to support automation development needs • Review project submittals and drawings to ensure automation designs align with development standards and control strategies • Provide development support during commissioning and startup activities by assisting with code validation, issue resolution, and system readiness • Develop and execute implementation plans for automation development initiatives supporting new and existing facilities • Develop and manage task prioritization and scheduling for development resources and project timelines • Contribute to the creation and improvement of automation development documentation and standards • Support procurement and construction coordination as needed to ensure successful deployment of developed automation solutions • Participate in roadmap planning, backlog prioritization, and continuous improvement of automation platforms and development processes