Overview & Purpose: Precis Engineering is seeking a Senior Process Utilities Engineer with 10 years or more of experience focusing on the design and implementation of Clean Utility Systems (WFI generation and purified water systems) and Equipment Cleaning in Place (CIP) systems for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and/or chemical industries. This individual must have a strong engineering background and a thorough understanding of equipment design, CIP design, US Pharmacopia and BPE standards. The individual will be resourceful and goal-oriented, desiring challenging work in a dynamic environment. Process is a young business endeavor for Precis and this individual will have an entrepreneurial and strategic mindset towards the long-term growth and viability of the group. He/she will be comfortable in a process lead and project manager role as well as representing the automation discipline as a technical resource on larger, multi-discipline project teams. The individual will be responsible for generating process-related project deliverables such as P&IDs, utility diversity calculations, user requirements, equipment specifications, piping approach & design, and corresponding narratives/reports.
- Responsible for management and coordination of multi-discipline engineering teams for process projects comprised of Precis, client, and third-party personnel.
- Subject matter expert in design and implementation for process and clean utilities for pharmaceutical manufacturing clients.
- Experience with major clean utility and Cleaning equipment manufacturers.
- Familiarity of instrumentation and automation and control approaches.
- Knowledge of cGMP requirements with respect to operations and manufacturing facility design.
- Ability to communicate and articulate process design deliverables and convey the project needs to complete process deliverables to clients and partners.
- Assist in managing and performing quality reviews on Precis and sub-contracted third-party deliverables and submittals.
- Develop new clients, maintain and expand the relationship and scope of work with existing clients.
- Determine project requirements, customer requirements, performance standards, complete technical studies, prepare cost estimates.
- Prepare proposals in response to RFPs.
- Identify project phases and elements; determine resource needs for project responsibilities and participate in planning to assign personnel accordingly.
- Present information, report out, represent Precis and the project team at client meetings.
- Prepare and review systems calculations, drawings, and specifications.
- Maintain project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, resolving problems.
- Control project costs and confirm project performance using key performance indicators.
- B.S. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering or related major required.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in the field.
- The ability to work well with others, lead a team and manage in matrix teams and environments with multiple clients.
- Experience in process utility design and implementation.
- Experience in process deliverables such as Process Flow Diagrams, P&IDs, and equipment specifications.
- Delegation, mentoring, negotiating, and team skills.
- Effective presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills.
- Logical thinking with creative problem solving skills.
- Understanding of budget control.
- Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Process Engineering with a Focus on Process Utilities & CIP Equipment
- Specification of Process Equipment and Instrumentation
- Business Development & Client Management
- Strategic Thinking/Problem Solving/Analysis
- Customer/Client Focus
- Communication Proficiency
- Time Management
- Team Leadership
BS or MS degree in Chemical Engineering or related
Professional Engineer License Preferred