Project Engineer - 4760

Verista’s 600 experts team up with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities.
Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.
Company Culture Guidelines & Values:
We empower and support our colleagues
We commit to client success at every turn
We have the courage to do the right thing
We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.
We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise
Project Engineer Responsibilities:
The Project Engineer role supports ongoing Lonza operations by providing technical leadership as it relates to manufacturing and process systems. The role acts as a technical resource to operations customers to ensure that equipment and facilities are designed, operated, and maintained to meet production needs. Responsibilities of the role include implementation of engineering projects to support manufacturing requirements.
Manufacturing Support
• Provide SME support to Manufacturing and other departments for the design and operation of process equipment, and facility (i.e. clean room) modifications
• Modify/develop preventative maintenance plans and create spare parts
Leadership
• Effectively communicate progress and opportunities (i.e. roadblocks) to stakeholders.
Supervising (as required)
• Manage project contractors
Projects
• Planning and execution of plant projects involving equipment changes and process improvements including lump sum ($220K) and CAR ($220K) capital projects
• Execute commissioning protocols
• Own change requests and complete change request tasks to support project completion
• Perform change request assessments
• Project Manager in the design and realization of the project until hand-over to operations in accordance with SOPs.
• Coordination of all technical disciplines involved including 3rd Parties
• Actively coordinates day to day activities with site resources to ensure no impact on al project activities.
• Project Manager to reach the project goals in terms of cost, time and functionality.
• Manage project progress, and escalation of issues.
• Coordination of Process Equipment specifications, URS, procurement, document control, receiving, installation and support CQV Manager.
• Support CQV Manager with Facility and equipment IOQ plan and process.
• Coordinate with Lonza stakeholders on day-to-day project execution requirements in regard to Operations, Facility Engineering and Quality.
Requirements
Must be willing to work mainly onsite in Houston, TX
1-3 Years relevant industry experience
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required (Chemical Engineering or similar)
Proficiency using PC and Microsoft Office tools
Outgoing personality with strong ability to communicate effectively with peers in clear, concise terms
Ability to work as part of a team
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong attention to detail
GMP and Good Documentation Practice
Intermediate skills with WORD (authoring/editing large technical documents with styles, tables, TOCs, track changes)
Basic skills with EXCEL and PowerPoint
Strong interpersonal skills and clear communication capabilities
Experience with and tolerance for high levels of challenge and change
Experience in GMP regulated environment
Proven attention to detail and organization in project work
Benefits
Why Choose Verista?
High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture
Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs
Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
Medical, Dental & Vision insurances
FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits
Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
Health Savings Account
401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)
Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays
As Needed Sick Time
Tuition Reimbursement
Team Social Activities (We have fun!)
Employee Recognition
Employee Referral Program
Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement
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*Verista is an equal opportunity employer.