Job Title:
Project Engineer
Location:
Sligo, Ireland
Contract:
12 Months
Rate:
€65 - €75 per hour
Overview
We are seeking a
Project Engineer
to provide
engineering services to the plant
,
maximise availability of all site process equipment and utilities
, and support
capital engineering projects
. The role will focus on
operational improvements, process engineering support, project execution, and continuous improvement initiatives
within a live manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
* Provide
engineering services
to the plant to
maximise the availability of all site process equipment and utilities
.
* Manage capital engineering projects
within site following the Project Lifecycle approach (typical project value range: up to €5 million).
* Support engineering teams in
controlling uptime of process equipment
and
optimising efficiencies
in equipment and process performance.
* Support the Engineering team with
continual operational improvements
.
* Provide
process engineering support
and
technical troubleshooting
within the site.
* Improve
operations and reliability of equipment and processes
through identification and implementation of
continuous improvement initiatives
.
* Manage the execution of projects within the engineering group, including
specific process safety projects
.
* Support the provision of
process safety initiatives
to the site.
* Liaise with
Production
to ensure
equipment performance is maximised
.
* Liaise with
internal/external engineering personnel
and
contract maintenance providers
in maintaining, troubleshooting, and installing/commissioning equipment.
* Provide
engineering support
and
technical troubleshooting
to all site operations.
* Lead process equipment commissioning and validation activities
.
* Identify and manage continuous improvement projects
.
* Work closely with all site functions and other departments to
deliver continuous improvement projects
.
* Prepare
feasibility studies
and manage
budgets
for all assigned projects.
* Manage and negotiate external contracts and contractors
.
* Support all
major site initiatives and core site goals
.
Requirements
* Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline
(Mechanical/Chemical/Process).
* 5+ years strong site experience in Pharma (OSD/API Manufacturing)
or will consider
Biotech or Sterile Fill Finish background
.
* Proven track record of supporting capital project execution from cradle to handover
with
large national/multinational companies
(equipment/process/manufacturing type projects)
* Proven track record in delivering
capital projects
– new equipment, utilities, facilities, etc.
* Good knowledge of
change control
and
C&Q processes/execution
.
Relevant site experience in one or more of the following:
* 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
DeltaV
.
* Hands-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
.
* Demonstrated project management skills
, including the ability to
deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and meeting predefined quality requirements
.
DESIRABLE
* Trackwise change control system experience
.
* Electrical background
– competency with
electrical system design & installation
(process equipment and site electrical infrastructure), familiar with
ATEX regulations and requirements
.
**Only candidates with a
valid work visa for Ireland or an EU passport
will be considered.
To discuss this role in more detail, contact
Corné
at
or
for a confidential discussion.