Lead Process Utilities Engineer

Basel, Switzerland
22-06-2023
Closed
Job Type
Permanent
Emp Type
Full Time
Industry
Construction and Engineering
Functional Expertise
Any
Salary Type
Annual
Salary
Negotiable

Job Description

Lead Clean Utilities Engineer

Basel, Switzerland

Leap29 are working with an international consulting business, our client specialises in the engineering and design of advanced facilities, with a focus on biotechnology and life sciences.  As the business continues to grow in Switzerland they are looking for a Lead Clean Utilities Engineer to join them based our of Basel on a hybrid/ remote basis supporting local projects.

This position is responsible for design and implementation of manufacturing processes and supporting utilities ranging from pilot plant to full commercial production.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinates with project managers to determine project scope, complexity and schedule for project development.
  • Develops project execution plans (budget, milestones, deliverables and staffing plans) to deliver project on time, on budget and of the highest quality.
  • Assist client in strategic evaluations to develop concepts supported by engineering studies for expanding, improving or automating existing facilities.
  • Writes scope of work for process, utilities and manufacturing controls based on preliminary reviews with the client.
  • Complete design deliverables for single unit operations through entire facility flow including, Process Flow Diagrams, Material and Energy Balances, utility requirements and Process P&IDs that include controls strategy and CIP/SIP functions, if appropriate.
  • Complete design for utilities generation and distribution systems. Generate P&IDs for critical utility systems, such as WFI, USP Purified Water, Clean Steam and Process Gases.
  • Ensure completion of quality specifications and performance data sheets for process equipment and instrumentation. 
  • Estimate utility requirements for new manufacturing processes, design utilities generation and distribution systems.
  • Perform engineering studies for expanding, improving or automating existing facilities with limited supervision.

Requirements:

  • Substantial clean utility design and operations experience
  • Degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering or relevant Engineering.
  • Deep knowledge of system design, applicable codes and cGMP’s as they affect process design and equipment specification. 
  • Must be able to build strong rapport within department and across disciplines.
  • Proven previous experience independently designing CIP/SIP, purified water (PW) systems, water for injection (WFI) systems, clean steam (CS) systems, process vacuum systems, clean air systems (such as clean compressed air, N2, O2, CO2, etc.), bio-waste killing systems and/or Pharma & Biopharma wastewater treatment systems.
  • REVIT or Smart P&ID is a plus.
  • Fluency in English, French and/or German

 

Please follow the link to apply or get in touch for more details.

Consultant

Richard Manion