Our client, a leading biopharmaceutical company, is keen to hire a Project Engineer to join their team in Sligo on an initial 12-month contract.
Responsibilities of a Project Engineer (Full job description available on request):
* To provide Engineering services to the plant, in order to maximise the availability of all Site Process Equipment and Utilities.
* To manage capital engineering projects within site.
* To support the engineering teams in controlling uptime of process equipment and optimising efficiencies both in equipment and process performance.
* To improve the operations and reliability of equipment and processes by the successful identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
* To manage the execution of projects within the engineering group including specific Process Safety Projects.
* To provide engineering support and technical trouble shooting to all site operations and reliability of equipment and processes by the successful identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
* Leadership of process equipment commissioning and validation activities.
* Identification and project management of continuous improvement projects.
* Preparation of feasibility studies and budget management for all assigned projects.
* Management and negotiation of external contracts and contractors.
Ideal background:
* Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline (Mechanical/Chemical/Process).
* 5 years + strong site experience in API Manufacturing / OSD Manufacturing / BioPharm but will consider more junior (3 years) if they have relevant project site experience.
* Proven track record in delivering Capital Projects – new equipment, utilities, facilities, etc.
* Good knowledge of change control and C&Q processes/execution.
Must have demonstrated relevant site experience of one or more of the below:
* API process equipment trains (reactors, filter dryers, pumps, process pipework, milling, containment technology – gloveboxes, downflow booths, etc.).
* Drug Product equipment (tablet press, roller compaction, tablet coater, material handling – post hoists, blenders, milling – Quadro Comils, etc.)
* Cleanroom processing/utilities – HVAC, CIP systems, Purified water generation and distribution systems, etc.
* Knowledgeable/competent with executing change control.
* Experience in process engineering, with relevant experience of batch processing, automation, project management, commissioning and validation, equipment reliability and continuous improvement.
* Working knowledge of distributed control systems, such as Delta V.
* This is a hand-on role requiring a logical and structured approach to resolving day to day engineering issues typical of a live manufacturing environment.
* Knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements relating to the Healthcare industry is required.
* Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and meeting the predefined quality requirements.
For a confidential discussion and more information on thisProject Engineer role, please contactSarah Flynn.
sarah.flynn@collinsmcnicholas.ie
+353 719108060
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