Description
Now Hiring: Senior Commissioning & Qualification Engineer (Engineer 4 – Quality Engineering)
Location: Onsite in Wilson, NC
Employment Type: W2 Contractor (12-Month Contract, with potential extension, not guaranteed)
Pay Rate: $87.59/hr.
Supporting: Johnson & Johnson – a global leader in healthcare innovation
Openings: 1
Are you an experienced Commissioning & Qualification Engineer ready to contribute to high-impact projects?
Join the team supporting Johnson & Johnson in Wilson, NC, and play a key role in the construction-phase commissioning of critical systems such as Black Utilities and HVAC, ensuring compliance with GMP, EHS, and project specifications.
Key Responsibilities
As a C&Q Engineer, you will:
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Lead and execute commissioning activities for Black Utilities and HVAC systems during construction.
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Develop detailed Commissioning Execution Plans in collaboration with the C&Q Firm, automation, calibration, quality, system owners, and vendors.
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Review and develop commissioning test documents, protocols, and project-specific procedures.
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Guide and oversee the commissioning field team, including engineers, technicians, vendors, and contractors.
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Coordinate commissioning interfaces across stakeholders (Construction Management, Utilities, Automation, Electrical, Instrumentation).
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Manage exception handling and remediation plans.
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Monitor progress and ensure all deliverables are completed on time and in compliance with GMP and qualification requirements.
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Act as a technical SME, mentoring team members and ensuring consistency across commissioning activities.
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Prepare and communicate short-term schedules (e.g., 4-week lookahead) in coordination with the C&Q scheduler.
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
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Minimum 5 years of experience in Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) in a pharmaceutical or biotech setting.
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Deep understanding of GMP, URS, EHS standards, and construction commissioning environments.
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Familiarity with black utilities (e.g., boilers, HVAC, chilled water, etc.) and associated C&Q deliverables.
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Strong leadership, documentation, and project coordination skills.
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Experience with Kneat Gx (preferred).
What will make you stand out?
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Hands-on experience with black utilities commissioning.
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Proven success in construction-phase C&Q projects.
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Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with both internal and external teams.
This is a unique opportunity to support Johnson & Johnson's expansion and innovation efforts by ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant commissioning of key systems.
Apply today and bring your expertise to a project that supports the health and safety of patients worldwide.
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