Commissioning Manager

Previous Pharmaceutical/Biotech experience is mandatory for this role.

MMR Consulting is an engineering and consulting firm specializing in the pharmaceutical /biotechnology and highly regulated industries. Its services include Engineering, Project Management, and Validation.

MMR Consulting has offices across North America and Asia.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join our growing team, where the successful candidate will work with a group of engineers involved in the design, commissioning & qualification, start-up and project management of various processes, systems, and facilities. The work will require working out of the client’s facilities in San Diego Area .

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance into the commissioning, start-up and operations of various pharmaceutical / biopharmaceutical facilities and utilities such as Chilled Water, Chillers, Steam/Boilers, Air Compressor, Heating Hot Water, and Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC).
• Lead the commissioning deliverables such as drawings walkdowns - PFDs, P&IDs, equipment and distribution loop layouts, specification review, Commissioning Test Plans & checklists during the project lifecycle.
• Able to support field installation and perform field execution of commissioning test cases.
• Serve as technical SME on the commissioning aspects of utilities and facilities with industry best practices and guidelines.
• Lead procurement, field installation, commissioning throughout the project lifecycle to ensure timely completion and to ensure all engineering specifications are met.
• Support development of Project Commissioning Plans (PCPs) to ensure the action plan to test the system is applicable and relevant.
• Coordinate meetings with cross-functional departments, to drive commissioning reviews, project progress, facilitate decisions, and provide updates.
• Travel may be occasionally required for meetings with equipment fabrication vendors.
• Work may require occasional support over shutdowns or extended hours, specifically during installation, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Visit construction and installation sites, wearing necessary safety PPE.
• You may be involved with other aspects such as client-management (maintain key Client relationships in support of business development and pursuit of new work), project scheduling/budgeting, coordination of client and MMR resources for effective project delivery, supporting business development (providing technical support to the sales as required for proposals/opportunities), presenting at industry conferences/publishing papers etc.
• Supervise contractors during critical testing of system and equipment.
• Other duties assigned by client, and/or MMR, based on workload and project requirements.
• As this position requires working on client sites, you will need to comply with the client’s safety rules, where applicable

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in commissioning of Mechanical Utility systems, such as Chilled Water, Chillers, Steam/Boilers, Air Compressor, Heating Hot Water, and Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry or related industries.
• Experience in developing and executing commissioning deliverables.
• Possess leadership skills, and be able to take initiative to lead projects, involving multiple stakeholders, departments, and varying complexities.
• Engineering degree, preferably in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical.
• Travel may be required on occasion.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong multi-tasking skills

Compensation: $130,000-$165,000 per year based on industry experience

As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including AI-enabled systems, to support application review and candidate evaluation. Hiring decisions are made with human oversight and consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodations

MMR Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please let us know the nature of your request.