What are the responsibilities and job description for the Start-Up Support Engineer (Mechanical) position at CAYS Inc.?
Experience: 7-15 Years
Industry: Chemical / FMCG / Pharmaceutical / Oil & Gas / Manufacturing / EPC
Summary
We are seeking an experienced Start-Up Support Engineer to assist in the pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up of industrial facilities in Pineville, LA.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems, ensuring a smooth transition from construction to fully operational status.
This role involves pre-checks, safety audits, system validation, performance testing, vendor coordination, and compliance with industry standards.
Experience in chemical plants, manufacturing facilities, pharmaceutical plants, or industrial process start-ups is highly desirable.
Additionally, the candidate should have experience with Validation Acceptance Testing (VAT) and Installation Qualification/Operational Qualification (IQ/OQ) protocols, particularly in regulated industries like pharmaceuticals and food manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
Perform safety audits, hazard assessments (HAZOP, HAZID), and risk analysis before start-up.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, API, ASME, FDA, GMP, ISO, and other regulatory standards.
Validate lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, emergency shutdown systems, and fire protection systems.
Ensure that all permits-to-work (PTW), confined space entry permits, and electrical isolation procedures are in place.
Conduct functional testing, loop checks, and system integration for mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
Oversee first fills, flushing, chemical cleaning, and passivation processes before initial operation.
Ensure safe and efficient start-up of process equipment, utilities, and auxiliary systems.
Work closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to troubleshoot start-up issues.
Execute Installation Qualification (IQ) and Operational Qualification (OQ) protocols in compliance with industry regulations (FDA, GMP, ISO 13485, etc.).
Conduct pressure testing, leak detection, flow rate measurements, and control system calibration.
Ensure documentation of qualification protocols, test results, and deviations to support regulatory audits.
Optimize system parameters to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Provide on-site guidance to operators and technicians for troubleshooting and system adjustments.
Support root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions for any failures or performance deviations.
Review and validate vendor documentation, FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) results, and start-up procedures.
Ensure timely execution of warranty repairs and equipment adjustments.
Assist in developing SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), training manuals, and maintenance guidelines.
Train plant operators and maintenance personnel on system operation, troubleshooting, and compliance requirements.
Participate in HAZOP reviews, risk assessments, and safety audits.
Implement and monitor compliance with permit-to-work (PTW), confined space entry, hot work permits, and LOTO procedures.
Verify compliance with pharmaceutical and food industry safety and validation protocols (if applicable).
Key Skills & Competencies
Expertise in industrial plant commissioning, start-up, and troubleshooting.
Strong knowledge of rotating/static equipment, process piping, control systems, and instrumentation.
Proficiency in reading P&IDs, isometrics, equipment manuals, and electrical schematics.
Experience with VAT (Validation Acceptance Testing), IQ/OQ (Installation & Operational Qualification), and safety compliance audits.
Strong understanding of pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up methodologies.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Educational Qualifications
B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent.
Certifications in Commissioning, Start-Up, Validation (GMP, FDA, ISO 9001, Six Sigma, OSHA, PMP) are a plus.
Industry: Chemical / FMCG / Pharmaceutical / Oil & Gas / Manufacturing / EPC
Summary
We are seeking an experienced Start-Up Support Engineer to assist in the pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up of industrial facilities in Pineville, LA.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems, ensuring a smooth transition from construction to fully operational status.
This role involves pre-checks, safety audits, system validation, performance testing, vendor coordination, and compliance with industry standards.
Experience in chemical plants, manufacturing facilities, pharmaceutical plants, or industrial process start-ups is highly desirable.
Additionally, the candidate should have experience with Validation Acceptance Testing (VAT) and Installation Qualification/Operational Qualification (IQ/OQ) protocols, particularly in regulated industries like pharmaceuticals and food manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
- Pre-Start-Up Checks & Safety Audits
Perform safety audits, hazard assessments (HAZOP, HAZID), and risk analysis before start-up.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, API, ASME, FDA, GMP, ISO, and other regulatory standards.
Validate lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, emergency shutdown systems, and fire protection systems.
Ensure that all permits-to-work (PTW), confined space entry permits, and electrical isolation procedures are in place.
- Start-Up & Commissioning Support
Conduct functional testing, loop checks, and system integration for mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
Oversee first fills, flushing, chemical cleaning, and passivation processes before initial operation.
Ensure safe and efficient start-up of process equipment, utilities, and auxiliary systems.
Work closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to troubleshoot start-up issues.
- Equipment & System Validation (Including VAT & IQ/OQ)
Execute Installation Qualification (IQ) and Operational Qualification (OQ) protocols in compliance with industry regulations (FDA, GMP, ISO 13485, etc.).
Conduct pressure testing, leak detection, flow rate measurements, and control system calibration.
Ensure documentation of qualification protocols, test results, and deviations to support regulatory audits.
- Troubleshooting & Technical Support
Optimize system parameters to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Provide on-site guidance to operators and technicians for troubleshooting and system adjustments.
Support root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions for any failures or performance deviations.
- Vendor & Contractor Coordination
Review and validate vendor documentation, FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) results, and start-up procedures.
Ensure timely execution of warranty repairs and equipment adjustments.
- Documentation & Training
Assist in developing SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), training manuals, and maintenance guidelines.
Train plant operators and maintenance personnel on system operation, troubleshooting, and compliance requirements.
- Compliance & Safety
Participate in HAZOP reviews, risk assessments, and safety audits.
Implement and monitor compliance with permit-to-work (PTW), confined space entry, hot work permits, and LOTO procedures.
Verify compliance with pharmaceutical and food industry safety and validation protocols (if applicable).
Key Skills & Competencies
Expertise in industrial plant commissioning, start-up, and troubleshooting.
Strong knowledge of rotating/static equipment, process piping, control systems, and instrumentation.
Proficiency in reading P&IDs, isometrics, equipment manuals, and electrical schematics.
Experience with VAT (Validation Acceptance Testing), IQ/OQ (Installation & Operational Qualification), and safety compliance audits.
Strong understanding of pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up methodologies.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Educational Qualifications
B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent.
Certifications in Commissioning, Start-Up, Validation (GMP, FDA, ISO 9001, Six Sigma, OSHA, PMP) are a plus.
