ETOP Specialist - IPS-Integrated Project Services

At IPS, you will apply your knowledge, skills, and passion to make a difference in the lives of people by solving complex challenges related to pharmaceutical, biotech, and animal health research and manufacturing facilities. We are looking for a talented Construction ETOP (Engineering Turnover Package) Specialist to join our dedicated team in Cary, NC.

Position Responsibilities

• Develops, plans, manages, and administers the implementation of project-specific ETOP’s in accordance with IPS and/or the client’s Construction Quality Control and Quality Assurance (QA/QC) Plans. 
• Trains the project field supervisory and document control team with the project ETOP criteria and implementation.
• Works with the Project Directors and Project Managers to ensure that sufficient, qualified, and specialized staff are assigned to provide the required knowledge and experience to execute the plan.
• Controls QA/QC documentation management-related activities:
  • Capture and control all documentation related to the testing, inspection, and acceptance of work
  • Verify records of inspection and acceptance of materials and equipment are collected in a timely manner
  • Capture and identify deficiencies and non-conformance reports and verify they have been through resolution and acceptance / closeout
  • Collect 3rd party quality control reports; capture quality control documentation for specialty items and shop and field operations for subcontracted trades
• Reviews utility matrices developed to document start-up and commission systems and skids.
• Identifies documentation quality problems or areas for improvement and recommends solutions to the Site Manager.
• Inspects and evaluates the adequacy of documentation of inspections performed by IPS staff and subcontractors
  • Identify non-conformities and recommend corrective measures
• Assists in verifying that system walk-downs/final inspections have occurred.
  • All testing has been closed out and systems startup records coordinated with the C&Q teams
  • Ensure all system completion punch list items
  • All deficiencies are documented as complete and that the systems have been signed off by the client
• Manage a timely project closeout to include compilation and turnover of all required QA/QC documents.

Come join a caring, nimble team that delivers world-class designs for our pharmaceutical clients and take your career to new heights!

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years of ETOP and or Construction Document Control experience.
• Proficient in MS Suite, Bluebeam Studio/Revu, and Sharepoint.
• OSHA 10 and First Aid/CPR certification (IPS will provide tools) must be maintained during employment.
• Valid state driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to successfully pass drug screening test (10 panel DOT approved and background/security checks for on-site project access).
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Procore software.
• Commissioning and System startup experience.

Safety

• Travel based on the project location. 
• This position is a safety-sensitive position. 
• The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other “non-administrative” areas.
• This position will sit and/or stand for extended periods of time, and work indoors and outdoors exposed to the elements.

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry-leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life-impacting products. IPS, inclusive of its Enterprise entities, has over 3,500 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. For further information, please visit www.ipsdb.com.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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