Join Our Team as IACS Manager : Shaping the Future of Battery Technology

About Vianode

Vianode is an advanced battery materials company providing sustainable anode graphite solutions for the battery and EV value chains in North America and Europe. Vianode’s breakthrough solution enables tailored high-performance synthetic anode graphite and holistic sustainability offering a 90% reduction in CO2 footprint. Vianode operates the world's most sustainable full-scale anode graphite plant for batteries at Herøya Norway.

The next step involves executing a multi-billion dollar phased investment program dedicated to establishing large-scale plants across North America and Europe.

Vianode’s long-term ambition is to supply advanced battery materials to 3 million EVs per year by 2030. Vianode is owned by the world-leading financial company Altor.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) Manager to join our team. You will contribute to the early stage of a large-scale expansion project in Canada (counting ~90,000 I/O’s). Key responsibilities include driving and coordinating activities within the automation discipline throughout the project period. When in operation, implementing and optimizing automated solutions to increase the efficiency and quality of our production processes. This position will report to the Vice President of Automation, IT, and Digitalization.

Key Responsibilities

Project Tasks:

• Take the role as IACS Lead Engineer during the project period and be responsible to coordinate and follow-up on all IACS activities in Canada during the project period,
• Build and manage a team of IACS engineers in Canada, to support the VILS project and ViaTwo plant with IACS competence and capabilities within areas like Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), Basic Process Control Systems (BPCS), Human Machine Interface (HMI), OT Networks and Cyber Security.
• Drive and coordinate activities within the IACS discipline throughout the project period.
• Assess proposed specifications, IACS designs, equipment selections, and installation plans.
• Support the bidding and selection process for the execution phase.
• Address any discrepancies or deviations from Vianode standards and project specifications.

Operational Tasks: 

• Ensure safety, corporate, and quality standards are met in all processes where IACS is involved.
• Build up and lead an IACS team to further develop, operate and maintain the IACS systems in the factory.
• Implement and optimize automated solutions to increase the efficiency and quality of the Vianode production processes.
• Contribute to the development and follow-up of the IACS strategies, corporate standards, and action plans.
• Develop and maintain a lifecycle plan IACS at the ViaTwo plant.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum a bachelor's degree in automation, electrical, cybernetics, or equivalent. A higher degree is an advantage.
• 10+ years of industry experience, especially in large-scale projects.
• Good technical competence in automation, including knowledge of DCS/SCADA systems, SIS, BPCS, HMI, OT Networks and Cyber Security, Robotics, and Industrial AI.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team of IACS specialists and also work closely with our external partners.
• Solid experience with planning and implementing automation projects.
• Experience with design and development of IACS systems for both batch and continuous processes.
• International and multi-cultural experience (a strong asset).
• Knowledge of Canadian codes, standards, and regulations.
• Proven experience in team leadership or management.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
• Availability to travel.

Location: Onsite, Southwest Ontario 

• The role will initially be performed remotely from a home office, with relocation to a local office once a physical workspace becomes available.

At Vianode, we believe in “The power of we.” The Vianode way is collaboration on every level. Together, we unleash a force greater than the sum of each one of us, and we acknowledge every individual effort in our shared accomplishments.

You are a great fit for our team if you:

• Take charge and enjoy being part of a fast-growing, agile, pioneering company that depends on personal initiative, responsibility, and drive.
• Like to challenge the status quo by being courageous and committed.
• Want to keep learning, personally and professionally, and continuously pursue opportunities to develop and improve.

Why Join Vianode?

Join us on our mission to deliver the most efficient solutions to reduce battery industry emissions. Together, we're pioneering anode graphite technology for a carbon-neutral society, paving the way for the green transition and a more sustainable future.

Apply today !

Vianode is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We look forward to welcoming candidates who share our vision for a sustainable future.