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