ANDREW MASON
Liverpool
Summary
An accomplished and versatile project engineer with commissioning, qualification, and validation experience. 12 years' experience of working in the pharmaceutical industry. An Electrical bias, but familiar with instrumentation, various control systems and processes. Also experienced in preventative/reactive maintenance and operational planning. A large and transferable skill set from time within the Armed Forces.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Building Services Project Engineer
Pharmaron Biologics
Speke, Liverpool
10.2022 - Current
- Working on ~£90 million project to develop and construct new purpose built facility to house analytical labs and GMP production capability.
- Established cost and risk benefit propositions to meet agreed project milestones.
- Identified potential risks for proactive mitigation and avoidance of project delays.
- Cooperated closely with architects and construction personnel during project planning stages, ensuring comprehensive integration of all aspects into the overall plan.
- Executed quality assurance activities, checking project results against client requirements.
- Presented project updates to stakeholders, highlighting successes and suggesting solutions for weak spots.
- Led multi-disciplinary reviews, generating comprehensive feedback for design improvements.
Lead Project Engineer (C&Q)
SteriTech Process Solutions
Redhill, Surrey
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Project budgets between ~£ 50k to ~£1M
- Directly manage the installation, commissioning and qualification of bespoke equipment and systems used in pharmaceutical production
- Liaised with clients to identify their requirements, leading to customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Produced detailed specifications, leading to comprehensive understanding across teams.
- Managed a cross functional team to deliver high-quality outputs within tight deadlines.
- Reviewed designs, engineering schematics (P&ID, EC&I etc) and reports to ensure constant compliance with project specification.
- Managed simultaneous projects with consistently positive feedback for on-time and on-budget completion.
- Projects for Pfizer, GSK, MSD, Ipsen, Wuxi, Allergan, Abbvie in Uk and Ireland
Utilities Engineer
Seqirus Vaccines
Speke, Liverpool
07.2018 - 10.2021
- Ensure the reliable supply to vaccine manufacturing areas of all utilities including power, water for injection, purified water, clean compressed air, clean steam, trade steam, chemical systems.
- Provide SME support to the business and during site audits.
- Identified and resolved technical issues, improving product quality.
- Implemented risk management protocols for safety enhancement.
- Led cost reduction initiatives with strategic planning.
- Drove continuous improvement efforts for operational excellence.
- Directed troubleshooting procedures, minimising equipment downtime.
- Managed planning and execution of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) to minimise production disruption and machine downtime.
Commissioning and Qualification Engineer
SteriTech
Redhill, Surrey
03.2015 - 07.2018
- Commissioned and tested major industrial equipment, ensuring optimal performance.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently whilst maintaining high standard of work.
- Prepared detailed reports and protocols (SAT, IOQ, PQ) following completion of each project phase.
- Calibration of process instrumentation
- Verified systems' compliance with design specifications whilst troubleshooting issues as needed.
- Read and interpreted drawings and specifications to complete site acceptance testing.
- Supervised smooth running of commissioning activities from design to final completion.
Commissioning Engineer
Howorth Air Technology
Bolton, Lancashire
04.2012 - 03.2015
- Responsible for the installation, commissioning and servicing of bespoke containment systems, down flow booths and isolators worldwide for the pharmaceutical, medical and wider industrial markets with large companies such as Merck, Novartis, Astra Zeneca, Roche and government agencies such as the Atomic Weapon Agency and DSTL Porton Down.
- Provided technical support during installation, start-up, testing and system maintenance phases.
- Determined best methods for equipment installation based on site conditions.
- Ensured adherence to regulatory standards throughout the commissioning process.
Combat Engineer
Corps of Royal Engineers
Saffron Walden, Essex
04.2005 - 02.2011
- Served multiple operational bomb disposal tours of Afghanistan and Iraq, working long unsociable hours and living in extreme conditions
- Completed the Corps of Royal Engineers promotion cadre, designed to develop leadership, command and organisational skills
Education
Higher National Diploma - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Teesside University
02.2012 - 04.2014
NVQ Level 3 - Electrical Engineering
Royal School of Military Engineering (Army Apprenticeship)
04.2005 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Arts - English and Sociology
Manchester Metropolitan University
09.2001 - 06.2004
Skills
- Project scheduling
- Electrical systems knowledge
- Cross-Functional collaboration
- Technical reporting
- Budget management
- Mechanical design understanding
- Manufacturing processes familiarity
Additional Information
Full UK Driving License, First Aid and IOSH trained
Timeline
Building Services Project Engineer
Pharmaron Biologics
10.2022 - Current
Lead Project Engineer (C&Q)
SteriTech Process Solutions
10.2021 - 10.2022
Utilities Engineer
Seqirus Vaccines
07.2018 - 10.2021
Commissioning and Qualification Engineer
SteriTech
03.2015 - 07.2018
Commissioning Engineer
Howorth Air Technology
04.2012 - 03.2015
Higher National Diploma - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Teesside University
02.2012 - 04.2014
NVQ Level 3 - Electrical Engineering
Royal School of Military Engineering (Army Apprenticeship)
04.2005 - 07.2007
Combat Engineer
Corps of Royal Engineers
04.2005 - 02.2011
Bachelor of Arts - English and Sociology
Manchester Metropolitan University
09.2001 - 06.2004
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