ETOP Manager

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a talented ETOP Manager to join our dedicated team at our project site near Lexington, Kentucky.

In this role, you will use your technical knowledge and skills to effectively organize, direct, and perform the definition and assembly of all field and vendor shop-related documentation for inclusion in the ETOP deliverables on projects.

Additional Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, manage, and administer the implementation of project-specific ETOPs per IPS and or the client's Construction Quality Control and Quality Assurance (QA/QC) Plans.
• Work with functional teams, contractors, and clients (multiple Quality Control {QC} specialists, Commissioning, Qualification and Validation, and/or jurisdictional inspection and testing personnel/agencies).
• Incorporate the factory and site test and inspection forms, construction completion records, and material/weld certification documents necessary to deliver each project fully compliant with the appropriate contract documents.
• Train the project field supervisory and document control team on the project ETOP criteria and implementation.
• Work with the Project Directors and Project Managers to assure that sufficient, qualified specialized staff are assigned to provide the required knowledge and experience to execute the plan.
• Control QA/QC documentation management related activities:
  • Capture and control all documentation related to the testing, inspection, and acceptance of work;
  • Verify records of inspection and acceptance of materials and equipment are collected promptly;
  • Capture and identify deficiencies and non-conformance reports and verify they have been through resolution and acceptance / close out;
  • Collect 3rd party quality control reports; capture quality control documentation for specialty items and shop and field operations for subcontracted trades.
• Report and publish quality reports, audits, and initiatives to Senior Management within the IPS Construction Department and review with the project team before publication.
• Ensure Corporate Quality initiatives and goals are achieved.
• Review utility matrices developed to document start-up and commission systems and skids.
• Identify documentation quality problems or areas for improvement and recommend solutions to the Site Manager.
• Inspect and evaluate the adequacy of documentation of inspections performed by IPS staff and subcontractors.
• Assist in verifying that system walk-downs/final inspections have occurred.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Has 5 years of ETOP and or Construction Document Control experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Familiar with Bluebeam Studio/Revu.
• Experience with SharePoint.
• Experience with file-sharing platforms.
• OSHA 10 and First Aid/CPR certification (IPS will provide tools) must be maintained during employment.

Preferred Competencies

• Experience with Procore software.
• Exhibit an entrepreneurial spirit by consistently seeking new opportunities to add value to the organization.
• Conducts oneself with an uncompromising commitment to the welfare of our clients and each other.
• Acts in an ethical, professional, and respectful manner at all times.
• Can build and sustain long-term relationships of mutual value through teamwork.
• Commissioning and System startup experience.

Context, Environment, & Safety

• Travel based on the project location.
• This position is a safety-sensitive position.
• The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research or other "non-administrative" areas.

IPS will not sponsor employment visas for this position.

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry-leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life-impacting products. IPS, inclusive of its Enterprise entities, has over 3,500 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. For further information, please visit www.ipsdb.com.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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