Senior Commissioning, Qualification & Validation Engineer

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is currently recruiting an experienced Commissioning & Qualification Engineer (contract) to be assigned to a project in Switzerland. The project is currently in the construction phase with a forecasted starting date for commissioning activities.

The role involves planning and managing all commissioning and qualification activities, coordinating resources from Wood, customer and contractors.

Responsibilities:

• Finalize Commissioning, Qualification and Validation (CQV) strategy and execution plans for all site activities
• Being the point of contact for both Wood and the Client for all CQV related matter
• Actively work with site Wood safety team to ensure that C&Q operations are executed in safe manner
• Be accountable for schedule, costs and customer quality expectations
• Coordinate commissioning and qualification engineers, personnel provided by contractors as well personnel from vendors of complex equipment / packages
• Support the finalization of the necessary documentation / protocols to be used during site activities.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in engineering, computer sciences or life sciences, or equivalent
• A minimum of 10 years’ site commissioning and validation experience in the biotechnology and / or pharmaceutical industries required
• A thorough and working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), GCPs, GLPs, GAMP and Part 11 compliance as they relate to qualification of systems and validation of processes
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, with hands - on experience working in a corporate setting
• Ability to be a productive and supportive member of a project team, as well as working independently
• Preferred candidates will have demonstrated validation experience in the following areas: manufacturing and utility systems, CIP & SIP, autoclave validation, qualification of controlled temperature environments, process validation, cleaning validation, equipment qualification
• A thorough knowledge of good documentation practices
• Must have worked on projects utilizing advanced English language skills; knowledge of German would be an asset
• Individual must be self - motivating, able to lead and manage large team in a complex set up, with superior skills in planning, organizing, and communicating CQV project tasks across a multidisciplinary team
• Owing a work permit for Switzerland

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

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