Principal Instrument Engineer

Wood Life Sciences is recruiting for an experienced Principal Instrument Engineer to support with an ongoing EPCm contract based at a Pharmaceutical site in the Hertfordshire area.

This is a permanent site based role and will suit someone with experience working in the Pharmaceutical and/or FMCG and Building Services industries.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and execute instrument engineering activities (Concept, Front End Engineering Development, Technical Study & Detailed Design)
• Achieve safety standards as defined in personal performance contract
• Responsible for assessing effectiveness of working practices and systems with a view to continuously improving systems
• Carry out work in accordance with company and project Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality systems
• Maintain the required technical quality or work
• Identify scope and schedule changes in accordance with Change Control Process
• Ensure that designs comply with the relevant procedures, standards and regulations
• Ensure, as far as practically possible, that all assigned work is carried out in compliance with agreed budget and schedule
• Keep up to date with technical developments, National and International standards and legislative requirements related to the discipline.
• Prepare estimates and schedules and assist in their review
• Maintain good communication with the Client and visit Assets when necessary
• Provide cover for the contract C&I focal point where required.

• Experience running multiple concurrent small modifications projects (multi-discipline and C&I lead projects).
• Pharmaceutical experience (Secondary sites desirable).
• Experience with control and safety system upgrades and modifications (experience with Building Management Systems & Environmental Monitoring Systems is desirable).
• Experience with specification of field instrumentation and automated valves (experience with instrumentation in building services, utilities and secondary pharma facilities is desirable).
• Experience with specification of fire detection equipment and the application of BS5839-1 (desirable).
• Knowledge of GAMP and FDA requirements (desirable).
• HNC or equivalent in appropriate engineering subject
• Experienced engineer with sound technical background and expertise
• Experienced in the use of appropriate codes of practice, standards and relevant sections of statutory documentation
• Experienced in the use of design and assessment methods used within discipline
• Competent in use of analytical methods used within discipline including theoretical background for analysis programs
• Significant experience in planning, progress monitoring, forecasting and reporting activities for the C&I discipline.
• Conversant with other discipline key project activities and their interaction with/impact on the C&I scope.
• Aware of commercial, contractual and administrative aspects of engineering
• Able to estimate man-hours and materials for delegated aspects of work
• Able to work with other disciplines and draughting sections to meet delivery dates
• Experienced in quality control requirements and quality assurance for engineering work
• Competent in design safety / environmental requirements and procedures

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