What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Engineer position at Lonza?
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Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer in Utilities to join our team at our Vacaville, CA site. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in driving world-class technical solutions and ensuring flawless operations in plant utilities.
About the Role
Identify, analyze, and design improvements for facility, utility, process, and other utilities equipment.
Provide technical support for all site utility systems, including water pretreatment, plant and process drains, water for injection, and clean steam systems.
Ensure uninterrupted quality supply of pharmaceuticals through technical support and compliance.
Develop and maintain engineering documentation such as P&IDs, design drawings, and specifications.
Support project documentation development and review, including schedules, budgets, URS, PEP, RFQs, and Contractor Bid Packages.
Drive and manage planning and design phases, including project initiation and detailed design.
Conduct daily process monitoring and analysis, and support discrepancy investigations.
Coordinate construction phases, managing contractors and ensuring successful project completion.
Resolve emergent issues on a 24 / 7 basis, including weekends and holidays if necessary.
Collaborate with Global Engineering on major projects.
Continuously improve technical infrastructure, standards, practices, and procedures.
Lead identification and implementation of process performance improvements.
Provide technical mentorship to utility operations technicians.
Provide SME support during plant audits.
Provide guidance for 'like for like' or similar parts of obsolete parts and guidance to maintenance during critical repairs.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent).
Strong understanding and demonstrated ability with engineering principles and techniques.
Knowledge of FDA and EMA regulations, cGMPs, building codes, and related standards.
Proficiency in ISA standards and practices for instrumentation.
Knowledge of calibration theories and techniques.
Understanding of project lifecycle including initiation, design, construction, and commissioning / validation.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with technical, operations, maintenance, quality, and senior management personnel.
About Us
We value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to create a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Our mission is to drive innovation in life sciences and make a meaningful difference in the world.
