Senior CQV Specialist (Client site based - Novato, CA)

Wood•Novato, CA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Wood PLC serves the Pharma-Bio, Oil & Gas, Federal, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Mining, and Power Industries globally. Our Philadelphia office is a center of excellence for our global Life Sciences network, providing process engineering, process design, and commissioning - qualification - validation (CQV) services to pharmaceutical/biotechnology clients worldwide. We support a facility's entire life cycle to bring life-saving therapeutics from concept through fruition. Our growing CQV group is seeking experienced Senior CQV Specialists in commissioning, qualification, and/or validation within the pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, vaccines, and aseptic processing areas. This position offers a competitive salary, opportunity for growth, and a signing bonus.

Requirements

Degree in engineering (preferably) or life sciences or suitable industry experience.
Minimum of 5 years of direct experience in CQV and/or Engineering.
Strong and clear communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to effectively interface with Wood management, co-workers, clients, vendors and subcontractors.
Understanding with advanced knowledge of common unit operations and processes used in biopharma/pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Thorough knowledge of cGMPs as related to the pharmaceutical industry.
Strong computer skills.
Customer service oriented.
Ability to understand while manage project scope and schedule with drive to achieve both.
Ability to work safely and keep the safety of those around in mind.
Ability to recognize hazards and communicate these to the appropriate individuals.

Responsibilities

Preparation and execution of CQV life cycle deliverables, URS/DR/DQ/Risk Assessments/CTP/FAT/SAT/IOQ/PQ/PV/TOPs/Final reports
Ability to work independently and direct the work of junior team members
Ability to read, review and perform walk downs of P&IDs
Manage punch list and execute deviation resolution
Effectively interfacing and communicating with 3rd parties, client and CQV project teams
Ability to multi-task and adjust priorities to meet aggressive project timelines.
Use of test equipment, as required.
Complete work at client sites, the ability to travel 100% of the time is essential.
Ability to complete work remotely, as required.