CQV / COMMISSIONING ENGINEER

REGIONAL ENERGY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

REGIONAL ENERGY PTE. LTD. seeks experienced CQV / Commissioning Engineers to support the commissioning and qualification of process equipment, skids, and associated systems at a pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Singapore.

The role is site-execution focused, engaging with Engineering, CQV, Automation, QA and Operations to ensure safe, compliant handover. You will manage Mechanical Completion readiness, SAT, I/O checks, shakedown activities and documentation, coordinating with vendors and

Qualifications

• Experienced CQV/commissioning engineers with pharma manufacturing experience.
• Good understanding of MC, SAT, IOQ, IO checks and test records.
• Able to coordinate with engineering, automation, QA and vendors on-site.

Responsibilities

• Support Mechanical Completion (MC) inspections and system walkdowns.
• Verify installed equipment against P&IDs, layouts, specs and vendor docs.
• Record and close out punch-list items prior to commissioning.
• Prepare for and execute Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for process equipment and skids.
• Witness functional testing and verify equipment functionality after installation.
• Coordinate SAT activities with OEMs, CQV, Engineering, Automation and QA teams.
• Perform hands-on shakedown including start-up, instrumentation checks and leak tests.
• Execute I/O checks and verify control-system integration and interlocks.
• Coordinate commissioning activities between vendors, Engineering, E&I, Automation and CQV teams.
• Ensure all commissioning records are complete and traceable.

Skills

CQV/Commissioning

Process equipment

Site execution

SAT testing

Job description

CQV / COMMISSIONING ENGINEER

Process Equipment & Skids

Project / Client Site: GSK Plant, Tuas, Singapore
Industry: Pharmaceutical / Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
Function: Commissioning, Qualification & Validation (CQV)
Employment Type: Project / Contract Assignment

ROLE PURPOSE

We are seeking experienced CQV / Commissioning Engineers to support the commissioning and qualification of process equipment, packaged equipment and process skids for a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility at GSK Tuas.

The role is primarily site execution focused, supporting equipment from Mechanical Completion and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) through equipment shakedown, commissioning, I/O verification and Installation/Operational Qualification (IOQ).

The successful candidate will work closely with Engineering, CQV, Automation, QA, Operations, Maintenance, equipment vendors and contractors to ensure systems are safely commissioned, tested, qualified and ready for operational handover.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Mechanical Completion & System Readiness

• Support Mechanical Completion (MC) inspections and system walkdowns.

• Verify installed equipment against approved P&IDs, equipment layouts, specifications, datasheets and vendor documentation.

• Check completeness of process piping, valves, instruments, electrical connections, utilities and equipment interfaces.

• Verify equipment installation, tagging, calibration status and documentation readiness.

• Identify and record installation defects, outstanding works and punch-list items.

• Coordinate punch-list rectification and closure prior to commissioning activities.

• Confirm system readiness before energisation, start-up and functional testing.

2. Site Acceptance Testing – SAT

• Prepare for, support and execute Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for process equipment and vendor skids.

• Review approved SAT protocols, vendor test procedures and acceptance criteria before execution.

• Witness and document functional testing of equipment and skid components.

• Verify equipment functionality following transportation, installation and connection at site.

• Coordinate SAT activities with OEMs, equipment vendors, Engineering, Automation and CQV teams.

• Record test results, discrepancies and deviations and follow through to satisfactory closure.

3. Process Equipment / Skid Shakedown

Perform hands-on equipment and process skid shakedown activities including, where applicable:

• Equipment initial start-up and functional checks.

• Pumps, motors, agitators and rotating equipment checks.

• Valve operation and valve-position verification.

• Instrument functionality checks.

• Utility availability and equipment utility-interface checks.

• Dry runs / water runs as applicable.

• Leak and connection checks.

• Equipment operating sequence verification.

• Start / stop sequence testing.

• Alarm verification.

• Interlock and permissive testing.

• Equipment trip and fail-safe testing.

• Emergency-stop functionality.

• Process sequence and control-function verification.

Identify equipment, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, automation or control issues during shakedown and coordinate troubleshooting with the relevant discipline or vendor.

4. I/O Checks & Automation Interface

• Support execution of I/O checks, loop checks and functional verification between field instruments/equipment and the control system.

• Verify digital and analogue input/output signals.

• Verify instrument ranges, engineering units and status indication.

• Verify valve open/close commands and feedback.

• Verify motor start/stop commands and running/trip feedback.

• Test equipment alarms, trips, interlocks and permissives.

• Support verification of control sequences and equipment automation functionality.

• Work closely with Automation / PCS / PLC / SCADA teams to troubleshoot I/O and functional issues.

5. Commissioning Execution

• Execute commissioning activities according to approved commissioning plans and procedures.

• Support equipment energisation and Safe-to-Start readiness.

• Coordinate commissioning activities between equipment vendors, Engineering, E&I, Automation, Operations and CQV teams.

• Troubleshoot technical issues encountered during equipment commissioning.

• Ensure all commissioning test records and supporting evidence are properly completed.

• Maintain equipment commissioning status and outstanding-action tracking.

• Ensure commissioning activities comply with applicable site safety, GMP and Good Engineering Practice requirements.

6. CQ