Start-Up/Launch Specialist & Liquid Engineer

Dover, Delaware

Projected Start Date: July 1st, 2021

6-9 month Contract

Logistics:

• Includes liquid making scope including batch mixing, transfer/distribution, water systems, raw material systems, etc. Approximately $5MM in scope.

Results:

• Lotion design complete, defect-free, and within cost estimate
• Construction completed on-time and under budget
• Commissioning documentation 100% complete
• Team Training 100% complete
• Team Qualification Results (PR, stops, Scrap) at base equipment and defined process centerlines

Responsibilities:

• Technical expert on new equipment
• Strong input to design process including P&IDs, equipment specs & sizing, equipment selection, operability, etc.
• Manage the construction process, providing design direction, issue resolution, schedule adherence, and turnover

• Ensure operational standards are complete and up to date for all equipment and processes, including CILs, PMs, troubleshooting guides, etc.
• Create training packages and update based on any learnings
• Train and Qualify teams on new equipment and process
• Identify project issues related to spares, parts, changeovers, etc.
• Lotion Making Launch Readiness: Validation plan (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Fully understand and lead Lotion Validation execution:
• IQ/OQ (formerly static & dynamic PSI)
• Dryrun & tach audits
• Demonstration Runs
• Reject validation
• PQ
• Verification
• Interpretation of quality sampling results and working through identified outages
• Interface with the quality lab
• Update commissioning documents with actual data and ensures books are complete.
• Maintain startup log with clear loss, cause, action documentation.
• Initiate Why-Whys or call ins for additional resources when needed to resolve issues
• Ensure technical issue resolution gets to root cause
• Provide OJT for teams once in production

Capabilities:

• Self-motivated (ability to set own direction and work aggressively towards goals)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive in identifying potential problems
• Intermediate or Advanced troubleshooting skills with liquids processing systems
• Must be able to read P&IDs, mechanical drawings, and specifications
• Must be able to understand Formula Cards and batch procedures
• Demonstrated ability to set direction and lead a team
• Demonstrated ability to motivate others
• Demonstrated ability to Lead EOs
• High level of quality mastery
• Ability to work with multiple organizations (construction, project resources, op teams, other plants)
• Excellent priority setting and organizational skills (able to adjust to multiple priorities)
• Understanding of Validation process (IQ/OQ, Dryrun, PQ, Reject Val, Verification runs, etc.)