Commissioning Engineer

<p> Calling all Commissioning and Qualification Engineers who have worked on high end capital equipment within the Pharma, Cosmetics or Food and Beverage industry. I want to speak to you about a critical role. <p> </p><p> Our client who supplies reference level process manufacturing equipment from their European principal suppliers to top tier pharmaceutical manufacturers in the UK and Ireland are looking to appoint a highly skilled and experienced Commissioning Engineer to work on the high profile projects. </p><p> </p><p> The projects can range from low complexity modifications to larger capital equipment contracts which are in the range of £250k-£2m and typically have a 2month design phase, 4month build phase and a 5-12 month installation, testing and qualification stage. </p><p> </p><p> As part of the Operations Team the C&Q Engineer will provide pre-delivery testing, installation, re-assembly, start up, commissioning, IQOQ, cycle development, novel project works and breakdown support in line with contractual commitments. The role is site based and involves frequent travel and stays away. </p><p> </p><p> Our client are technical experts in their field and this customer facing hands on technical role is crucial to delivering compliant projects to agreed scope and timelines. </p><p> </p><p><strong> Key Attributes </strong></p><ul><li> Excellent written and spoken English & communication skills, Excellent customer handling, planning and organisational skills </li><li> An engineering or technology qualification (degree or equivalent)</li><li> Must have an analytical way of thinking and understand how process equipment works and interacts with its environment. </li><li> Must like the challenge of working with bespoke equipment where bugs are not all found before delivery and where commissioning could be seen as the final part of the design-set-up of customised plant. Therefore, the operation of all our equipment needs to be understood from core principles rather than reading from a manual or work repetition. </li><li> High attention to detail with the ability to pre-empt problems and seek solutions </li><li> Must have a good understanding of automation/controls technology and mechanical/electrical engineering. Knowledge of sterile process technology and pharmaceutical industry would be useful. </li><li> Minimum 5 years’ experience in similar site role. </li><li> Must be able to demonstrate proficiency with commonly used computer programs. These include MS Windows, MS Word and MS Excel </li><li> Able to work effectively and efficiently autonomously whilst being an integral part of a team </li><li> Frequent travel and stays away of multiple consecutive weeks are a fundamental element of the role. Normally travel will be within the UK and Ireland but occasional travel to elsewhere in Europe can be expected </li><li> Must have a flexible and adaptive attitude and be able to work on own initiative, sometimes under pressure </li><li> Have a full and clean driving licence </li><li> Hold a valid passport for travel within Europe </li></ul><p></p><p><strong> Job Description </strong></p><p><strong> Role </strong></p><p> Reporting to the Technical Manager and working closely with the Project team and Technology SME’s the C&Q Engineer in engaged with the installation, commissioning, testing, optimisation and validation of process equipment to make sure it is functioning correctly and produces the expected results. In doing so the C&Q engineer brings an item of equipment or a system to the point at which it can be used most effectively, the C&Q engineer must therefore possess a thorough understanding of the equipment design, its intended use and what Steritech are committed to provide. </p><p> </p><p><strong> Primary: (in no particular order) </strong></p><ul><li> Provide installation, re-assembly, start up, commissioning, IQOQ, cycle development, novel project works and breakdown support in line with contractual commitments and to a standard consistent with the high quality of the equipment and services our client supply, representing the company in a professional and dutiful manner at all times. </li><li> Role specific administration such as reporting, invoicing, expenses, and time sheets </li><li> Effective communications to our customers, internally at our client and with their suppliers. </li><li> Proper and conscientious management when in control of our clients equipment, including test equipment, computer equipment etc. </li><li> As requested by management be an active contributor in new equipment design qualification process discussions </li><li> When requested by management support colleagues in meetings where expertise/experience can be beneficial e.g., Risk Assessment, FMECA, HAZOP and RCA </li><li> In the pursuit of site activities be a front-line interface with principal supplier automation, engineering and process departments. Disseminate information as required </li><li> Provision of Technical Support to both to customers and internally to colleagues </li><li> Support the wider operations teams through the provision of routine services as and when requested e.g., equipment maintenance, calibration and technical intervention services </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong> Secondary: (in no particular order) </strong></p><ul><li> Train and gain experience in the equipment and services our client offers, plus the market and expectations of our customers. </li><li> Contribute to other departments initiatives (technical research, training preparation and/or delivery, special project management, documentation improvements, technical report preparation etc.)</li><li> Any other tasks as may be reasonably required. </li></ul><p></p>