Orion Group Life Sciences are looking for a Project Engineer for our Multinational Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology client based in Breda. Initial 12-month contract, with high possibility of extension. This is a fully onsite position.

Role Summary
The capital engineering department is responsible for leading the larger projects on the site of our client in Breda. These can be related to the introduction of new products and technologies into the packaging operation as well as upgrades to the existing facility in the areas of warehousing and utilities.
Project engineering is a part of Capital projects. A Project Engineer is a professional who is responsible for all technical and engineering aspects of their assigned projects. They plan, schedule, predict, and manage all the technical tasks of their assigned project.

Main Responsibilities of the role

• Participate and assure that projects are delivered in time, within budget and meet the required quality.
• Management of the technical scope, from conceptual design, detailed design to execution and commissioning.
• Engagement with contractors during initial design stage, request for proposal, execution of work.
• Contractor supervision and safety management during the execution phase of project.
• Compliance to applicable codes, practices, validation and commissioning policies, performance standards and specifications.
• Document control.
• Coordination of upgrading and/or installation activities at the Breda site. Varying between pharmaceutical packaging lines, HVAC, utilities or warehouse systems. These activities will contain keeping hands-on oversight of project activities during the installation and commissioning phase.
• Cooperate and communicate effectively with project manager and other project participants to provide assistance and technical support.
• Assist in the development of cost estimates.
• Review plans and other technical documents.
• Answer questions regarding the scope and/or timing of the project.
• Monitor costs and project progress.
• Maintain control of all project documentation.
• Create, manage and track RFQ’s in corporation with project lead.
• Maintain/update project records.
• Assist the project manager in creating and distributing the project schedule.
• Assist project team with conflict resolution between owner, contractor and subcontractor.
• Turn in submittals from subcontractors to A/E for approval by system owners.
• Assist project manager in getting building permits for the project.
• Understand appropriate (building) codes/ regulations.
• Participate and document weekly project owner’s meetings/decisions.
• Assist the project team with site safety documentation and coordination.
• Assist the project team with closeout of the project.
• Assist project manager with assigned tasks.
• Create work permits.
• Contractor safety management.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in the field of HVAC or construction engineering or related technological field of equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 – 10 years of relevant work experience in a similar (pharmaceutical) manufacturing environment. (= Must have)
• Proven experience as project engineer in (capital) facility and engineering projects (=must have)
• Fluency in Dutch & English, both in oral and written communication. (=must have)
• Willing to occasionally work outside office hours.
• Strong Interpersonal and communication skills. Collaborating with cross-functional teams. (e.g. Engineering, Validation, QA, Maintenance, Manufacturing).
• Basic project management skills.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend plans and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and proactive. Is able to accomplish tasks without direct oversight.
• On-site working, limited remote.

If you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding this opportunity please reach out to Tim Browaeys, tim.browaeys@orioneng.com or contact Tim on 0044 7593448607
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