Team Horizon is seeking a Utilities Engineer - System Owner for a leading pharmaceutical company in South Dublin.
Act as System Owner for key utility systems within the Site F&E (Facilities & Engineering) group.
The successful candidate will take full ownership of assigned systems, ensuring they remain safe, compliant, and operating at optimal performance.
This is a hands-on, high-accountability role requiring the ability to work independently, engage cross-functionally, and maintain inspection readiness at all times.
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
Own day-to-day performance of assigned utility systems
Monitor, trend, and optimise system performance and uptime
Troubleshoot issues and implement timely, effective resolutions
Co-ordinate and manage vendors and ensure preventive maintenance is executed effectively
Maintain oversight of critical spare parts and asset reliability
Identify and implement practical improvements to system reliability and performance
Apply data-driven approaches to resolve recurring issues
Support optimisation of maintenance strategies (preventive / predictive)
Review and approve SOPs, change controls, and technical documentation
Execute and manage CMMS work orders related to owned systems
Rolling out training on systems and ensuring all documentation is accurate, current, and audit-ready
Ownership of interactions, understanding of the interface of their systems with the BMS or PCS systems on site
Lead and close out deviations, non-conformances, and CAPAs, including RCA ownership
All design reviews associated with equipment purchases and review/approval of changes to their systems.
Support Quality System triage activities.
Ensure systems are maintained in an inspection-ready state and act as SME during audits and regulatory inspections.
Interface with Manufacturing, QA, Labs, and EHS on system performance and issues.
Provide clear technical input to support operational decision-making.
Represent Utilities in cross-functional meetings as required.
Support ongoing site projects as required.
Contribute to development of execution FAT, SAT, and IOQ deliverables.
Review and support system changes and upgrades.
Any duties as assigned.
What you need to apply
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or related).
Strong experience in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotech environments.
Proven experience operating / troubleshooting utility systems (e.g. HVAC, WFI, clean utilities, process utilities).
Demonstrated experience in deviations, CAPAs, and root cause analysis.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Previous System Owner / SME experience.
Experience supporting regulatory inspections and audits.
Familiarity with BMS / PCS / automation systems and understanding of the interface of their systems.
Experience in GMP qualification (FAT/SAT/IOQ) and involvement in capital projects or site upgrades.
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