Validation Engineer

At Salas O'Brien we tell our clients that we're engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That's why we're committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career-and they'll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow's requirements are today's opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary: The candidate will determine engineering scope and strategy in collaboration with stakeholders. Participate in planning, working with teams during proposed solutions phases. Identify and propose solutions and preparation of reports.

Responsibilities:

• Determine project scope and strategy with client groups and other stakeholders to execute small and large projects in a cGMP environment.
• Assist with developing Validation Planning, ETOP and Documentation Reviews, Protocol (IQ/OQ/PQ) Generation and Protocol Execution
• Work with startup teams during the commissioning and validation phases of a project, ensuring clear communication and hand-off of information.
• Participate in developing Validation objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans
• Help determine, draft, and author project cGMP documentation such as Validation Master Plans, Specific Validation Project Plans, Schedules, IQ/OQ/PQ Protocols, Final Reports, Deviations, and Investigation support.
• Provide timely proposed solutions to problems discovered during the Validation process.
• Prepare validation reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information during execution.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Educational Background: Bachelor's Degree (Chemical, Mechanical or equivalent preferred)
• Experience: 2 - 5 years of relevant experience in Equipment, Utilities or Facilities validation within a cGMP environment.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficient knowledge of industry regulated guidelines for the validation of cGMP facilities
  • Technical documentation skills including URS generation.
  • GMP/cGMP change control process experience.
  • Computer System Validation Experience
• Adaptability: Flexibility and willingness to work on various projects and tasks, embracing new challenges with enthusiasm.
• Initiative: Proven track record of being self-motivated and capable of working in diverse team situations with clients and maintaining a positive attitude towards project challenges.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.
  Location: Houston, TX

Travel: Up to 25%

Benefits:

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

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