Summary
Our client, a leading biopharmaceutical company based in Waterford, is seeking a Project Engineer with an Electrical background to deliver a diverse project portfolio. The successful candidate will be responsible for scheduling, planning, forecasting, resourcing, and managing all activities to ensure adherence to project schedule, cost, quality, and scope from conception to completion. Assigned projects will form part of a multi-million-euro portfolio and will require strong technical and electrical engineering input.
Responsibilities
* Deliver on biopharmaceutical equipment and electrical infrastructure projects onsite.
* Lead and support projects involving electrical services, automation systems, and process control upgrades, ensuring alignment with site and regulatory requirements.
* Perform procurement, commissioning, and acceptance of equipment and electrical systems on behalf of our client, reporting regularly on project status throughout the project lifecycle.
* Ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety codes, practices, and approved project KPIs, performance standards, and technical specifications.
* Liaise with internal and external customers, suppliers, and vendors to define and deliver right-first-time project deployment, particularly for electrical and instrumentation packages.
* Chair meetings and interact with assigned project teams to interpret their requirements and ensure approval to align project scope as requested.
* Assign responsibilities, mentor project team members, and maintain accurate project documentation as defined by the stage-gate model for project delivery.
* Provide clear communication through weekly reports to management and senior stakeholders.
* Support other project participants to overcome technical and operational obstacles.
* Review engineering deliverables, initiate site change controls, and manage associated documentation required by the project lifecycle.
* Deliver performance metrics for budget, schedule, scope, and quality adherence.
Qualifications & Experience
* Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent discipline.
* Postgraduate qualification (e.g. Master’s in Engineering, Project Management, or related field) is an advantage.
* Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a project engineering or project management role within a regulated industry.
* Understanding of electrical distribution systems, control systems, instrumentation, and energy management.
* Experience working in a cGMP pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical environment.
* Excellent knowledge of relevant electrical standards and safety legislation, including ATEX, IS, and IEC requirements, preferred.
* Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results to schedule and budget.
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