Commissioning Engineer III - Toronto - ref. e15865219

OVERVIEW:

Merrick Canada is seeking a full time Commissioning Engineer to become part of our growing Life Sciences Commissioning team. Assets for this position:

• Be ambitious and flexible; have a talent for efficiency and process improvement; and have an attitude to succeed.
• Be a Self-starter and independently motivated individual. Must be able to work as a member of a close team and be able to work independently as necessary.
• Have good organizational and planning skills with the ability to direct a team through the execution of the commissioning process.
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills. Experience coordinating with owners and contractors, as well as the ability to lead project meetings are necessary skills.
• Have the ability to generate accurate, detailed reports.
• Have the ability to read and understand building drawings, P&IDs, specifications, and submittals.
• Have knowledge of controls systems and control sequences.

Salary range for this position is $104,000.00 - $127,000.00 CAD. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Coordinate, perform and oversee detailed field commissioning services for all types of facilities including; laboratories, nuclear spaces, hospitals, production spaces, computer centers, general office facilities, clean rooms.
• Generate MS Project and/or P6 schedules and manage the commissioning process, Generate commissioning issues logs and manage to closure
• Generate commissioning plans; write commissioning specifications; develop commissioning installation checklists and functional test procedures; verify and validate commissioned systems controls and equipment; document commissioning process, develop final commissioning report, and develop systems manuals.
• Ability to write SOPs for the operation and maintenance of specialized systems and equipment. (Autoclaves, MSCs, Fume hoods) experience with decontamination,
• Full understanding on the validation process, including
• Development of Validation Master Plans along with development and execution of IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, including managing the deviations for all types of equipment
• An understanding of GAMP, CFRs, CBSGs, BMBL are an asset.
• Development of URSs, FSs, to support engineering teams design and procure equipment

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Accredited 4 Year Engineering degree.
• Proficient in the use of computers and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Frequent travel to project/client locations with possible international travel (UK / Europe).
• Client projects for this position require Canadian citizenship.
• The ability to obtain a Canadian Level II – SECRET Security Clearance

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with AutoCad and/or Revit.
• 10-15 years or more experience in the commissioning of bio-containment laboratory facilities (CL2, CL3, CL3 Animal, CL-4), including HVAC (air and hydronic), controls, plumbing, laboratory equipment, fire protection, security, and/or electrical systems.
• Experience with HVAC controls systems and protocols (e.g. JCI, Siemens, ALC, BACnet, Modbus, etc)
• PE, CxA, BCxA, LEED AP
• 5-10 years or more experience in the design of HVAC (air and hydronic), controls, plumbing, laboratory equipment, fire protection, security, and/or electrical systems for bio-containment laboratory facilities OR
• 5-10 years or more experience in commissioning / validating of other types of high-tech, mission-critical facilities (Pharma, Biotech, Vaccine Manufacturing)
• Reside in the Ottawa area

PERKS:

• Robust Employee Referral Program.
• Annual performance reviews and merit increases.
• Professional Training and Development.
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• Peer Mentor Program.
• And Much More!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters—never by AI. We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes; RRSP, and unique work-life benefits.
• We recognize the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of internal and external training and coaching programs and are rewarded for their achievements through excellent benefits and competitive salaries.
• An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.