Job Description
A Utilities Engineer – Heat Pumps & Boilers is required by CareerWise Recruitment for our Waterford based pharmaceutical client. If you are a Mechanical Engineer and you support the Commissioning, Qualification, and Verification (CQV) efforts for the installation and integration of the pump equipment and two boiler equipment packages in a GMP pharmaceutical, then this is the position for you
Role of this position
1. Lead and support CQV activities for heat pump and boiler systems, including:
2. Design Qualification (DQ) review
Commissioning protocol generation and execution (FAT, SAT,)
Verification of mechanical installation (piping, pumps, exchangers, valves)
System walkdowns and punch list resolution
Review and approval of P&IDs, datasheets, isometrics, and turnover packages
3. Review and contribute to the design and layout of mechanical systems Oversee vendor equipment delivery, installation, and field verification
4. Interface with building management systems (BMS/EMS) for control and
5. monitoring setup.
6. Support tie-in and integration planning with existing utility networks (steam, hot water, chilled water, etc.)
7. Generate and review engineering and CQV documentation per site GMP standards, including
8. Utility Impact Assessments
9. Risk assessments and URS traceability
10. Turnover package compilation and support handover to Operations
11. Cross-functional Collaboration
12. Liaise with project teams, contractors, vendors, validation, and QA to ensure
13. mechanical systems are installed and qualified per cGMP and safety requirements
14. Participate in project and CQV meetings, tracking action items to resolution
JOB REQUIREMENTS
15. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
16. 3- 5+ years of experience in mechanical systems implementation on
pharmaceutical/biotech facilities.
17. Experience in CQV for utility systems (preferably boilers, heat pumps, HVAC, chilled/hot
water)
18. Srong understanding of GMPs, GEP,
19. Familiarity with ASME B31.3, PED, and relevant mechanical/utilities standards
20. Previous experience with green or energy-efficient technology integration (e.g., heat pumps)
21. Ability to read and redline P&IDs, isometrics, and mechanical schematic
22. Understanding of site utility systems and their impact on GMP manufacturing.