Project Engineer

As part of the Engineering Project Delivery Team, this contract position is responsible for all activities required to support project scoping, commissioning, qualification, validation and start-up operations..

These activities include but are not limited to:

General Activities

• Lead the delivery of Engineering projects on time, on budget & in accordance with all project & business Safety & Quality goals.
• Scope new Engineering projects & secure Capital approval
• Lead, support and participate in commissioning and qualification activities both current and future projects.
• Updating & influencing management and project stakeholders.
• Coordination of the participation of specialist trades and specialist departments
• Coordination of project interfaces with other projects and departments
• Coordination of and interfaces with third parties (suppliers, customers, service providers, etc.)
• Coordination of project documentation
• Cost Estimation (creation, tracking, updating, auditing vs actual Costs, forecasting)
• Project Scheduling (creation, tracking, updating, review vs current state, forecasting)
• Project progress reporting & Risk Management
• Constructability- & Maintainability-/Operability-studies
• Project Resource Management
• Checking the current condition of systems (structural, E&I as well as safety, permitting and documentation)
• Organization & coordination of project meetings and appointments
• Provide project related training as required .
• Retrospective project performance review vs project goals and lessons learned.
• Participate in and lead Cross-Functional teams as necessary.

Scope Of Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for assuring the safe accomplishment of job activities, following good environmental practices and procedures. Commit to and demonstrate safe behavior in every activity.
• Carry out routine and non-routine tasks delegated by the Manager according to appropriate procedures, values and standards .
• Carry out all activities in compliance with corporate and cGMP/EHS regulatory requirements.
• Compliance with Engineering and general site procedures at all times
• Completion of all documentation in compliance with site procedures and GDP
• Prioritize and schedule activities to support business needs
• Ensure that personal training requirements are completed in compliance with site procedures .
• Support ongoing studies by Operations, Quality Validation, MSAT, Facilities and other support functions .
• Support external site visits as required for project related activities.
• Lead by example and strive to perform to high standards at all times.

Leadership Responsibilities / Individual Contribution

• Report to Principal Project Delivery Engineer/Engineering Manager
• Be familiar with daily activities in all areas of Manufacturing .
• Facilitate an environment of continuous improvement.
• Facilitate an environment of open communication.
• Lead investigations in work area as necessary .
• Lead Cross-Functional project teams to support site goals .
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Initiative and motivation
• Share ideas and suggestions for improvement and encourage others to do the same.
• To work as a strategic partner with all other departments within the company.?

Organisational Interfaces 

Interface at with all site departments, Operations, Maintenance, Facilities, Quality, MSAT, Commissioning/Qualification and Training departments. Be conscious of internal customers to Engineering department and work to fulfill their requirements.

Qualifications And Experience

Essential

• Third level qualification in Engineering, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or Science.

Desirable

• Experience of delivering engineering projects within a GMP regulated environment.
• Qualification in Project Management
• Experience of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Experience of SAP, LIM’s and/or other business systems
• 6-Sigma/Kepner-Tregoe or similar problem solving/decision making methodology training
• Experience of working within an Engineer team in a multinational corporate environment.

Key Competencies Required 

• Ability to operate as part of a team is critical.
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Customer focus
• Innovative
• Mechanical/Technical aptitude
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Attention to detail.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Results and performance driven.
• Adaptable and flexible