Construction Engineer

Spain, PorrinoToday, 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.

Lonza is hiring a Construction Engineer as part of this Department in Engineering Capex Projects. Construction Engineer is needed to support CAPEX program and reach company objectives and customer requirements.

Key responsibilities:

- Manage and define the construction design documents and deliverables “as built” as required, ensuring functionalities are met according to projects specifications. Integrate aspects of constructability (consider the restrictions of executing with a plant in operation), operability, maintainability and safety, in close collaboration with different Technical Teams.
- Preparation and/or review pipe and isometrics, Mechanical specifications, E&I specifications, Civil specifications (among others) in collaboration with Technical Team and Contractors.
- Define the project execution strategy and timings, according to Project Capex Plan and site activities.
- Define and manage the regular construction reports (as schedule, cost control etc) and forward to the Project Management.
- Define, monitor and readily adjust the staffing of the Construction Contractors in collaboration with the Project Team as necessary.
- Initiate and manage construction site meetings, brief contractors on construction site conditions and the respective training to execute the construction works.
- Participate in regular site inspections regarding EHS, progress and schedule aspects and participation in other inspections if necessary.
- Coordinate Contractors, supervise construction works and mitigate the potential risks during the construction phases.
- Technical revision of equipment and materials of projects when necessary.

Key requirements:

- MSc in Chemical, Industrial or similar Engineering or BSc Chemical, Industrial or similar Engineering.
- Spanish native speaker and English business fluent (min B2)
- At least 5-year experience in similar position in Pharma & Biotech or related industry, and demonstrable expertise.
- Excellent communication, problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Knowledge of main international design standards (ASME, UNE-EN-ISO ) and Spanish industrial safety and civil regulations.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical sanitary design and regulations such as FDA, cGMP, ASME-BPE.
- Knowledge AutoCAD 3D or similar.
- Excellent communication, problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Positive, proactive, diligent, engaged and accessible/open to dialogue person.

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.
- Reference: R60581