Commissioning Engineer

For 19 years, pi Life Sciences has been a global integrator of excellence for the world's leading life sciences companies. We create value for our clients worldwide by relying on the expertise of our engineers.

Dedicated exclusively to the life sciences sector, pi differentiates itself through services adapted to the specific needs of our partners and a thorough knowledge of industries such as (bio)pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices and advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs).

The range of our expertise is as broad as the portfolio of clients we work for. Whether you are a biotech start-up, laboratory, an established pharmaceutical or medical device company, we can support you in delivering quality.

The Commissioning Engineer will be responsible for the commissioning of designated systems both utility and process. The role will involve supporting a small team, as well as part of the larger ICV organization and engaging with various groups including design, construction, manufacturing, quality & engineering for the project.

The role of the commissioning engineer will be one of direct field support for the successful commissioning of defined systems. The emphasis will be on utilities (black & clean), but it will also involve process systems.

Reporting to the Commissioning manager, the role of the commissioning engineer will be as follows:

Responsibilities:

• Execute commissioning & qualification protocols and reports, as well as field support for utility users.
• Work together with a small team of start-up personnel (incl. engineers, mechanical craft persons, E&I technicians, vendors etc.) and sometimes alone, to successfully execute start-up activities safely and to a high quality, based on the overall ICV schedule, for assigned systems.
• Familiarize oneself with all elements of the process & utility design for assigned systems. This to be achieved through documentation & drawing review with the engineering company, Construction Team & other team members.
• Engage with the Construction Management Team to review and approve the field installation (as per design) at Mechanical Completion. P&ID Walk Downs are a substantial part of the job.
• Provide technical assistance to less experienced technicians/engineers.
• Resolve protocol discrepancies and deviations.
• Generate, review and approve deviations with Report & follow up on deviations, solving technical problems, participate in risk assessments. Perform change control assessment and manage punch list items.
• Engage with technical support functions (e.g. process, automation etc.) to resolve issues quickly as they arise through commissioning execution.
• Report on progress - frequency as per requested by Commissioning Lead.

Skills & experience:

• We are looking for people with a first field experience. Knowledge of cGMP in a regulated environment is nice to have.
• The position requires daily interaction with other project team members (system owner, project engineer, ...), so we are looking for team players with good communication skills.
• Knowledge of English is a must, knowledge of Dutch is a strong plus.
• Experience & knowledge of the Kneat application and/or DeltaV is a plus

It is essential to us that each new team member fits our corporate culture. We believe in an open and collaborative workplace where transparency is paramount. We encourage creativity, challenge accepted best practices and focus on internal knowledge. But most of all, we hold integrity and honesty in high regard. To us, mutual respect is the key to long-term growth. We focus on total client satisfaction in everything we do.