Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.) Job Description Summary: Carry out management of engineering projects including estimating costs, sourcing, identifying, specifying, purchasing, and installing equipment, design/modification of existing or new facilities to meet site/company requirements. Essential Functions: Engineering Design and Project Management Design, direct, control and monitor engineering projects using Project Management process to assure that the designs and specifications will achieve the full desired objective of the project, focusing on reduced costs, improved productivity, quality, and Good Manufacturing Practices compliance. Select and direct the engineering contractor as needed. Monitor progress and assure all assigned projects are being completed as intended, on time and within budget. Develop and present recommended project solutions along with realistic cost estimates to internal clients. Make appropriate changes to the scope as the scope changes during the course of the project. Develop, review, and understand engineering drawings that include equipment recommendations. Specify construction methods to achieve the desired objectives. Develop, review and understand specifications for new equipment with equipment vendors and site customers and for facility modifications with contractors and site customers. Develop, review, and understand specifications for facility modifications with contractors and site customers. Assist, coordinate and/or enter Change Control into TrackWise, ensures timely progression and closeout. Engineering Construction Supervision and Start-Up of a Project Direct, control and monitor construction phases of engineering projects to assure that the project is implemented per the established scope, on time, and within budget. Assure compliance with all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) required documentation for all installed equipment. Create or assist in the creation of detailed bid packages for contractors & equipment vendors. Select and direct construction contractors /equipment vendors. Assist and/or coordinate creation and execution of Installation Qualification (IQ) /Operational Qualification (OQ)/Performance Qualification (PQ) protocols and change control documentation. Continually monitor the contractors’ safety performance and promptly rectifies any safety violations that occur. Continually monitor the contractors’ quality of work and promptly rectifies any quality or job performance deficiencies. Manage the process of installing and commissioning equipment and/or modifying facilities to meet site customer and company client requirements with minimal interruption to operational schedules, ensuring good engineering practices are adhered to for the construction, installation and commissioning of new processes and facilities. Project Administrative Tasks Define, control, audit, and be accountable for project scope and costs to assure that approved funds are effectively used. Track project costs and authorize payments to contractors. Maintain project records and communicate to supervision and upper management project costs, status, and safety conditions. Serve as facility and utility technical consultant to the site Work with internal or external clients to solve problems, recommend solutions, and provide designs. Attend design review and project planning meetings. Share knowledge and assist in training of entry level engineers. Promote and facilitate the company’s growth in facility and utility technology. Supervise co-op students in above duties. Learning and Training Propose, attend, and participate in personal training and development programs to enhance job performance. Actively support the department site lead process improvement teams and associated improvement projects. Review new products and technology by attending seminars and workshops. Maintain a safe working environment and report potential hazards. Perform alternating or rotating shift work (as required) REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related discipline preferred. Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management within a pharmaceutical or food manufacturing environment. Equivalency: Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Good knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices requirements and pharmaceutical processing regulations. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications including MS Project. Knowledge of ACAD. Strong judgment, decision making and trouble shooting skills. Excellent organizational and communication skills (both written and oral). Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Proficiency with the English language. Standards and Expectations: Follow all Environmental Health & Safety Policies and Procedures. Work harmoniously with fellow team members, modelling positive team principles and partnering to meet project and departmental objectives. Carry out all duties within strict compliance to Patheon quality SOPs and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Maintain workspace in a clean and orderly fashion. Actively engage in and adhere to departmental systems in order to maintain a smooth and efficient workflow (visual management, scheduling systems, etc.). Be client and patient conscious at all times. Understand Key Performance Indicators and strive to improve the performance of the team by identifying areas for system improvements and engage in problem solving. Models positive thinking and is open to change, motivating the team to adapt to shifts in priorities and new ways of working. Proactively identify areas for improvement in the execution of procedures. Communicate risks to timelines in a proactive manner. Consistently strives to improve skills and knowledge in related fields. Physical Requirements: Light physical effort and fatigue. Walks, sits or stands for limited periods. May require occasional equipment operation including keyboard equipment. Lifts light items for limited duration. Typically located in a comfortable indoor area. There may be regular exposure to mild physical discomfort from factors such as dust, fumes or odours, temperature extremes, loud noise, strong drafts, or bright lights. Use of Personal Protective equipment may be required and may include any of the following: safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coat, gloves, hair net, beard cover, safety apron, respirator on occasionally. Thank you for your interest as you consider starting a new career journey with us. As the world leader in serving science, our colleagues develop critical solutions through innovation—and build rewarding careers. Discover their extraordinary stories and connection to our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Their work is a story of purpose. What story will you tell? Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. COVID-19 Vaccination Update for U.S. & Canada Colleagues All U.S. colleagues are required to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status. New hires will be asked to disclose their vaccination status upon the first day of employment. U.S. new hires (including those in Field Sales, Field Services and Customer Support - Technical Applications) may be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including boosters, based on the customer or client sites they visit and support. Individuals may also be required to comply with other COVID-19 health and safety protocols, such as masking or testing. U.S. and Canada new hires in Clinical Research who are in the following job categories must be fully vaccinated before their first day of employment or request an accommodation: executive director level and above, client-facing commercial, clinical research associates (CRAs), Assistant CRA (ACRAs), all CRA and ACRA line managers, clinic-based staff in early development services and accelerated enrollment solutions, and FSP within analytical services division roles. Canada new hires (including those in Field Sales, Field Services, and Customer Support Technical Applications) may be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including boosters, based on the customer or client sites they visit and support. Individuals may also be required to comply with other COVID-19 health and safety protocols, such as masking or testing. New hires in Field Sales, Field Services, and Customer Support Technical Applications will be asked to disclose their vaccination status upon the first day of employment. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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