Salas O'Brien ยท 7 hours ago
Sr. Process Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expSalas O'Brien is a company focused on engineering solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Process Engineer to oversee project execution in process and facilities design. The role involves providing technical support, optimizing equipment operations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a cGMP environment.
Industrial EngineeringMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Serve as equipment owner for project execution including process and facilities design, FAT, startup, SAT, commissioning, and qualification
Execute process, equipment, and facility changes in a cGMP environment
Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) level technical support to Engineering Design, Construction Management, and CQV/Start-up teams as required for large facility projects
Accountable for downstream process equipment including support and troubleshooting process related issues and deviations
Optimize equipment operations and maintenance for yearly reduction of operating costs
Identify and resolve any safety hazards associated with equipment
Implement automated process improvements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, MS&T, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, EHS, etc.) during the turnover, startup, and commissioning phases for facility, process, and utilities systems
Work with equipment designers and manufacturing offices to develop a cost-effective and working production process
Author project life-cycle documentation requirements as required for a cGMP compliant project (URS, change management, system specifications, drawings, change control, etc.) and review documentation authored by Process Engineer level team members
Coordinate the selection and oversight of third-party engineering and design services through authoring and initiating formal RFP documentation for competitive bidding and then execution of objective and data driven analysis documented in bid analysis forms
Author project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; completing technical studies; preparing cost estimates
Develop, enhance, and implement systems that increase efficiency and optimize all phases of service or production processes, from design to manufacturing
Serve as a technical expert and advise on corrections during the investigation process, identifying root cause and robust corrective actions for process and utility equipment/systems
Directly develop or oversee the development of engineering testing, commissioning, and process improvement projects that improve production capacity, quality, safety, and/or stability
Maintain safe work practices and include safety into design including leadership in HazOP processes and enforcement of EHS policies
Lead FMEA and system or process specific safety evaluations such as pressure, chemical, or thermal analysis using data driven tools to ensure operational safety
Mentoring for process engineer level system owners
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or equivalent preferred)
Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience within a cGMP regulated manufacturing environment including biotechnology
Previous experience as a system(s) owner from design phase through construction to turnover
Experience with facility design, process development, or equipment manufacturing within the biotechnology industry
Firsthand experience with process optimization in a highly automated environment
Good written and verbal communication skills
Proficient computer skills
Good analytical skills
Creative thinking and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Hands-on experience with process equipment ownership (Ex. Chromatography, UF/DF membrane, CIP/SIP Skid, ultracentrifuge, buffer prep, or utilities)
Some CAD experience (PFDs and P&IDs, Basic GAs, redline and update existing or create new)
Company
Salas O'Brien
Salas O'Brien is a national leading Facilities Planning, Commissioning, Construction Management and Mechanical, Electrical.
1001-5000 employees
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Leadership Team
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