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Utilities Project Engineer

Dublin
3 weeks ago
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Utility Project Engineer

Team Horizon is seeking a Utility Project Engineer for a leading pharmaceutical company in South Dublin.

The Utility Project Engineer reports to the Senior Manager for Strategic Engineering Projects and is responsible for scoping and executing technical projects in utility areas supporting all areas of the facility.

Why you should apply:

• This is an excellent opportunity to join a world class manufacturing operation, with an outstanding track record of reliably delivering high-quality medicines to patients around the world suffering serious illnesses.

• There is a strong culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the company to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives.

• Our client is developing the capability to produce all its medicines in Dublin, helping to ensure continuity of supply of our medicines as they expand internationally.

What you will be doing:

• Project management and execution of assigned projects including project prioritization, resources management, status management and external communication.

• Working with various stakeholders, to scope projects and ensure requirements are satisfied. Project input will span from concept, through design, construction, commissioning and operation

• Coordinating the introduction of new processes, equipment and materials including problem solving and troubleshooting equipment issues prior to qualification & start-up.

• Supporting the development and implementation of maintenance programs and spare parts inventory optimization within scope of project delivery.

• Development and management of change controls

• Participate as a member of multidisciplinary site and multisite teams

• Development of detailed specifications, engineering documents, protocols and standard operating procedures

• Work in a collaborative manner within the Teams structure and contributes to Root Cause Investigations and Cross Functional Investigations.

• Work in a collaborative manner with the System Owners, Maintenance Supervisors & Technicians, Capital Project Engineers and Vendors to perform equipment upgrade and/or retrofits.

• Perform all tasks with due care and attention ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and company requirements, policies and procedures.

• Support a safe working environment by complying with environmental health/safety practice, rules and regulations.

• Travel may be required to support execution of projects.

What you need to apply:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Relevant Experience.

• Typically, 3+ years engineering experience, preferably within a GMP manufacturing environment.

• Proven project management experience.

• Strong mechanical capability with hands on experience in a technical role within similar areas.

• Demonstrated experience in a GDP Compliant environment.

• Experience in MS Office, MS Project, Change Control & Document Management Systems.

• Proven ability working cross functionally, delivering technical solutions and implementing improvements.

• Solid leadership skillset and experience working in a team environment, embracing an interdependent working culture that delivers results.

• Technical report writing and communication/presentation skills.

• Data driven decision maker.

• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-moving environment

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