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QCS Staffing

Senior CQV Commissioning Engineer

QCS Staffing, Columbus, Ohio, United States

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Overview

Senior CQV Commissioning Engineer - US, Ohio - 12 Month Contract This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior CQV Commissioning Engineer to join our major, global pharmaceutical client on their latest new-build project based in Ohio. This is a large-scale greenfield capital project investing more than $1bn. Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of Utility Commissioning Engineers through installation verification (IV) and operational verification (OV) execution. Develop and review startup logic, handover sequencing, and system turnover packages for utilities. Plan, coordinate, and execute startup activities including flushing, hydrostatic/pressure testing, chemical cleaning, passivation, and system energization/livening. Interface with construction, QA/QC, and vendors to ensure systems are mechanically complete and ready for commissioning. Ensure compliance with site safety procedures, including Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) and permitting processes. Review, author, and execute commissioning protocols, including OVs and SATs, with full documentation in alignment with GMP and project standards. Coordinate vendor support for equipment startup, troubleshooting, and documentation sign-off. Report progress, risks, and issues to project leadership with proactive mitigation planning. Skills and Experience

Requires extensive direct experience in commissioning/startup of pharmaceutical utility systems (WFI, Clean Steam, Plant Steam, Compressed Air, HVAC, Chilled Water, Process Cooling Water, etc.). Demonstrated experience managing field teams during CQV execution on large CAPEX projects. Strong background in system turnover processes (MC, IV, OV, SAT, FAT, PQ support). Proven track record of hands-on execution in the field – not solely office-based or supervisory roles. In-depth knowledge of LOTO procedures, safe system handover, and construction interface. Experience coordinating with vendors and EPCM teams. Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Contract Job function

Engineering and Information Technology We are seeking candidates who are eligible to work in the United States and able to operate on a 12-month contract basis.

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