Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.
The Sr. Project Engineer/Manager is responsible for the design of all process related activities, involving & driving in the execution and hand-over of CAPEX investment projects in Visp Small Molecules Areas within safety, cost, schedule, quality and functionality.
This is a Senior level position responsible for SM process engineering and coordination between all engineering areas of the investment activities in Visp.
This includes responsibility for providing input for relevant engineering criteria (e.g., P&ID, quality etc.), coordination of all process relevant activities.
To achieve this, this Role to ensure that all process relevant designs / engineering activities will be finished in time and all relevant documentation / archiving / filing activity applied.
Key responsibilities:
Responsibility for all Process related activities, Engineering the process discipline of CAPEX projects to ensure that Lonza standards and requirements as well as the site standards are correctly incorporated within the discipline specifications.
Responsible for quality, schedule, costs of all assigned sub-systems, provide equipment and system mechanical completion walk-downs, safety walk-downs, system energization plans.
Coordination of all process relevant activities incl. review and approve process engineering specifications, including process piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), datasheets, and procurement packages for new equipment and systems.
Participate in FATs / SATs as observing auditor.
Organize internal as well as external workshops and support team members to establish agendas, meeting minutes, actions lists.
Understand and implement internal policies, procedures and specifications as required for the execution of process engineering for the project.
Close collaboration with all project discipline (incl. Contactors), key Project & Site stakeholders and project manager.
Interface with stakeholders to ensure the design, execution and delivery are in accordance with Global Engineering, Quality, Environmental and Safety procedures.
Key requirements:
Bachelor or Higher Degree in Engineering in Chemical Processes, Mechanical, Plant Engineering or similar
Experience in project engineering or project management for chemical, or pharmaceutical industries with international experience
Project engineering skills, including contract management in collaboration with professional procurement organization
Understanding project controlling and project appraisal knowledge
Wide interdisciplinary knowledge
Extended EHS knowledge
Capable motivating team drives results, good communication skills and experience in managing matrix-based cross-functional teams.
Solid internal and external collaboration and influencing skills and the ability to lead diverse, cross-functional teams in the successful delivery of projects.
Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Fluent English; German is an advantage
Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.
People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.