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GEA

Automation & Commissioning Team Leader

LocationBogotá D.C.
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
DepartmentAutomation & Commissioning
Company size10,000+ people
PostedSep 1, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live3h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have38
Coordinate resources to attend both projects and services
Support, track and empower each individual member of the team
Implement and support the strategy defined for the Automation and Commissioning department
Promote and implement automation standards
Know manufacturing processes in the beverage or dairy or food industry
CIP Know-how
Hygienic design know-how
Generate pre-engineering of automation development
Scheduler of automation activities
Model control sequences according to P&IDs
List of entities, equipment controls, control modules and devices
Designed FDS
Dimensioning, software and hardware list generation for automation architecture
Develop automation engineering, using ISA Standards
Review existing process engineering and make necessary changes to support project execution
PLC programming of process and CIP sequences
HMI and SCADA programming
Setup different Industrial protocol networks
Setup IO periphery
Setup and commissioning VFDs
FAT Procedures
Software knowledge for FAT
Electrical Cabinets knowledge for FAT
Skids knowledge for FAT
Project commissioning
IO test knowledge
Dry test knowledge
Wet commissioning knowledge
Product testing
Water production test
CIP procedures knowledge
PAT (Product Acceptance Test) knowledge
Internal stakeholders communication
External stakeholders communication
Time Management
Activities Description
Schedule of milestones
Task Planning
Skills
PLC
HMI
SCADA
VFD
ISA Standards
About the company
GEA is one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. Our portfolio includes machinery and plants as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. Used across diverse industries, they enhance the sustainability and efficiency of production processes globally.
Would you like to be part of our Team?
About the role
Join our Nutrition Plant Engineering division in Colombia and support us as a Automation & Commissioning Team Leader.
Responsibilities / Tasks
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To assist and work with NPE Head of Engineering in defining and implement the strategy for the Automation & Commissioning department
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Ensure project automation compliance with customer specifications, functional analysis, GEA norms and automation standards.
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Document Automation Engineering according to GEA procedures.
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Functional analysis development.
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If necessary, organize, coordinate, monitor and control the development work for control assigned to the project.
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Organize and initiate the implementation of the automation project in strict compliance with the budget framework. Seek for budget improvement according the quality and deadlines restrictions.
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Preserving GEA interest in the contract on-site with regard to any changes in automation.
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Participate and contribute to productivity improvement projects, as well as the innovation approach in the automation domain.
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Meet regulatory safety regulations in force on the site, or established by GEA.
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Evaluate constantly its own safety and the supplier’s safety during commissioning.
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Promote the sharing of skills and ideas across teams
Your Profile / Qualifications
Leader Skills
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To coordinate resources to attend both projects and services, as well as cooperation with external GEA offices
•
To support, track and empower each individual member of the team
•
To implement and support the strategy defined for the Automation and Commissioning department
•
To promote and implement automation standards
Technical Skills
•
Know manufacturing processes in the beverage or dairy or food industry.
•
CIP Know-how
•
Hygienic design know-how.
•
Generate pre-engineering of automation development.
•
Scheduler of automation activities
•
Model control sequences according to P&IDs
•
List of entities, equipment controls, control modules and devices
•
Designed FDS.
•
Dimensioning, software and hardware list generation for automation architecture.
•
Develop automation engineering, using ISA Standards.
•
Review existing process engineering and make necessary changes to support project execution when necessary.
•
PLC programming of process and CIP sequences.
•
HMI and SCADA programming.
•
Setup different Industrial protocol networks
•
Setup IO periphery
•
Setup and commissioning VFDs
•
FAT Procedures.
•
Software
•
Electrical Cabinets
•
Skids
•
Project commissioning
•
IO test
•
Dry test
•
Wet commissioning
•
Product testing.
•
Water production test.
•
CIP procedures.
•
PAT (Product Acceptance Test)
Soft Skills
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Internal stakeholders communication
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Engineering team.
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GEA CoCs.
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Project Management Team.
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Automation Team.
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External stakeholders communication
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Costumer site
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Sub suppliers
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Providers
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Time Management,
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Activities Description.
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Schedule of milestones
•
Task Planning.
Did we spark your interest?
Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.
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