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Veritaz is a leading IT staffing solutions provider in Sweden, committed to advancing individual careers and aiding employers in securing the perfect talent fit. With a proven track record of successful partnerships with top companies, we have rapidly grown our presence in the USA, Europe, and Sweden as a dependable and trusted resource within the IT industry.

Assignment Description:

We are looking for a Senior Lead Control & Instrumentation Engineer to join our dynamic team.

What you will work on:

• Lead the development and implementation of process automation and control systems across all business projects
• Act as the subject matter expert for all Control & Instrumentation (C&I) engineering aspects within the organization
• Report to the Head of Engineering and support the drive for standardization, optimization, and safety across the project portfolio
• Provide technical leadership and act as the escalation point and authority for project teams in the C&I discipline
• Ensure standardization of C&I systems and equipment across all sites
• Serve as the custodian for C&I standards and guidelines used throughout the project lifecycle
• Collaborate with design managers to ensure team competency and define resource and authority levels
• Support the early development of new scopes and ensure effective handover to engineering contractors
• Act as the business owner for key third-party engineering contracts, overseeing performance and strategic alignment
• Execute tasks as assigned by the manager and fulfill all designated responsibilities

What you bring:

• A Master’s degree in Controls, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline
• PMP certification or equivalent (desirable)
• At least 8 years of relevant industry experience in steel manufacturing or heavy industrial processes
• Minimum 5 years in a senior Control & Instrumentation engineering role
• Proven experience delivering engineering projects in industrial plant environments
• Deep technical and process safety knowledge
• Strong understanding of European and Swedish engineering standards and regulations
• Broad expertise in SIS, DCS, PLCs, SCADA, field instrumentation, and communication networks
• Knowledge of fire detection, alarm systems, and site security systems (a plus)
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, control philosophies, and telecom specifications
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; able to manage multiple complex work streams simultaneously
• Proficiency in engineering software, digital tools, and project management systems
• Experience managing complex stakeholder interfaces, including EPCm contractors and technology providers
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; Swedish is a benefit
• Comfort working with data and using basic data management tools for reporting and updates
• A high level of integrity, the courage to challenge decisions when needed, and a strong commitment to safe and successful project execution
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and with external partners