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Commissioning Lead Engineer

Santech Engineering Pte. Ltd.

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Process Automation team (On-site) to work on the design, project execution and commissioning of process systems in the biopharmaceutical industry. This position requires experience relating to Pharmaceutical and/or Biotech. This position will require candidate with leadership skill to lead/ mentor junior engineers, equipment vendors and contractors.


Responsibilities

  • Provide technical guidance into the design, project management, commissioning and start-up of automation systems, for upgrades, renovations and expansions of client facilities and processes.
  • Support project execution from Feasibility through to project completion/handover, including all project stages such as:
  • Feasibility
  • Concept Design, Basic Design, Detailed Design
  • Procurement
  • Construction
  • Project Monitoring/Governance
  • Commissioning & Qualification
  • The ideal candidate has experience in Distributed Control Systems (DCS) such as Emerson DeltaV, Siemens PCS7, Yokogawa Centum and preferably has experience in SCADA/Historians, specifically within process controls in biopharmaceutical industry.
  • Prepare/perform/review electrical drawings, such as Panel Drawings, wiring diagrams, single line drawings.
  • Perform programming/ configuration on PLCs, DCS or SCADA/Historians.
  • Review programming of equipment vendors and other automation firms.
  • Perform automation/ electrical troubleshooting on electrical panels and control systems.
  • Familiarity with ISA 88/ 95 Standards for automation.
  • Facilitate work efforts with other disciplines such as Process Engineering, Mechanical, Validation, and client’s internal stakeholders.
  • Prepare/review User Requirements Specifications (URS), Functional Requirements, Specifications (FRS), SDS, DDS, Valve & Alarm Matrices.
  • Provide input into Commissioning (FAT, SAT) and Qualification Protocols (IQOQ), as well as support execution of Commissioning & Qualification.
  • Experience with, and knowledge of some of the typical Biotechnology processes & peripheral systems is required; Upstream Biotech Processes (Fermentation, Bioreactors, Centrifugation, Thawing), Downstream/ Purification Biotech Processes (chromatography, TFF, DF, NF-MF), Fill & Finish equipment, Media Preparation, CIP/SIP systems, Buffer Preparation, clean utilities (PW, WFI, CS, PS)
  • Facilitate project management tools throughout the execution of projects, such as procurement tracking, vendor management, meeting minutes/ action lists, risk register log, schedule updates, project updates.
  • Coordinate meetings with cross-functional departments, to drive project progress, facilitate decisions, provide updates.
  • Work may require occasional support over shutdowns or extended hours, specifically during installation and commissioning / validation phases.
  • Required to comply with the safety rules including mandatory vaccination policies for COVID-19, where applicable.
  • Supervise contractors during critical installations of process equipment and associated duties.
  • Other duties as assigned, based on workload and project requirements.

Qualifications

  • Excellent written and spoken English is required including the preparation of technical documents in English.
  • Knowledge of GMP requirements for working in pharma/biotech facilities, with a Basic understanding of SOPs, Validation, Change Controls.
  • Detailed knowledge of GAMP and its application to large- and small-scale systems.
  • Detailed knowledge of data integrity requirements.
  • At least 10 years of experience in pharma process automation engineering experience, with at least 8 years’ experience respectively in process controls with DCS / SCADA / Historians with upstream or downstream bioprocesses.
  • Ability to read electrical drawings, PLC code, DCS code.
  • Ability to perform programming/configuration of Emerson DeltaV DCS, Siemens PCS7 etc.
  • Possess leadership skills, and be able to take initiative to lead projects, involving multiple stakeholders, departments, and varying complexity.
  • Possess mentorship skills, to coach and develop junior employees.
  • Engineering degree, preferably in Isntrumentation, Electrical, Electromechanical, Controls, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
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