Job Title: Senior Mechanical Utility Systems Manager
Senior Mechanical Utility Systems Manager
We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Mechanical Utility Systems Manager to lead our mechanical utility systems team. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient operation and maintenance of all mechanical utility systems on site, ensuring full compliance with relevant regulatory, environmental and safety standards.
* Lead and manage all activities related to mechanical utility systems, including plant steam, chilled water and compressed air, to ensure systems are designed, commissioned, operated and maintained to the highest standards.
* Act as the subject matter expert (SME) on all mechanical utility systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory and GMP requirements.
* Collaborate with internal teams and external contractors/vendors to support departmental goals and system reliability.
* Drive preventative and predictive maintenance strategies to maximise uptime and energy efficiency.
* Lead preparations for regulatory inspections and internal/external audits.
* Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), service level agreements (SLAs) and contractor performance.
* Provide utilities engineering support during manufacturing campaigns, shutdowns and capital projects.
* Promote and support a strong EHS sustainability and ISO 50001 energy management culture.
* Maintain accurate up-to-date documentation within the sites maintenance and calibration systems.
* Contribute to strategic planning, budgeting and performance reporting for engineering operations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure safe, efficient operation and maintenance of mechanical utility systems.
* Comply with regulatory, environmental and safety standards.
* Manage complex contractor relationships and utility service agreements.
* Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.
* Monitor and report on KPIs, SLAs and contractor performance.
* Support departmental goals and system reliability through collaboration with internal teams and external contractors/vendors.
Requirements:
* Extensive experience in mechanical utilities engineering within a regulated manufacturing environment.
* Strong knowledge of GMP compliance, EHS environmental licensing and energy efficiency and wastewater systems.
* Skilled in managing complex contractor relationships and utility service agreements.
* Familiarity with ISO standards, particularly ISO 50001.
* Experience in strategic planning, budgeting and performance reporting.
* International or multi-site experience is advantageous.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree level 8 NFQ or equivalent in mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
* Masters degree and/or professional certification, e.g. Chartered Engineer, PMP Energy Manager is advantageous.
Behavioural Competencies:
* Demonstrates strong leadership and effective communication.
* Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities.
* Collaborative and adaptable with a positive proactive mindset.
* Committed to mentoring and developing team members.
* Ethical, self-driven and capable of influencing across departments.
* Enthusiastic about continuous improvement and sustainable practices.
Benefits:
* Wastewater systems
* GMP compliance
* Project management
* Budget management
* Utilities engineering
* Contractor management
* Sustainability
* Bonus
* Educational assistance
* Life assurance
* Pension
* Sports social club
* VHI