Biotech Utility Project Engineer

Biotech Utility Project Engineer - Dun Laoghaire, Dublin

Office / Project Location : Dun Laoghaire, Dublin

Employment Type : Contract

Work Location :    Hybrid - 3 days a week on site

Pay :  €50 - €60 per hour

Experience : 6 + years

Visa :  EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

Our client is a leading international Biotechnology company with a state of the art aseptic manufacturing facility in Dun Laoghaire, South Dublin.

The plant is one of the most dynamic in Ireland and is currently undergoing rapid expansion and capital investment.

This is an excellent opportunity to get experience into Ireland's leading aseptic manufacturing plant.

The Utility Project Engineer reports to the Senior Manager for Strategic Engineering Projects and is responsible for scoping and executing technical projects in utility areas supporting all areas of the facility.

Specific advantage in having relevant experience in the following systems :

Controlled temperature Units including walk in coldrooms

GMP HVAC

Other relevant utility system experience includes :

Clean Utilities (WFI, Clean Steam, Purified Water, Process Air, Nitrogen)

Other Utilities (Glycol, Non GMP HVAC, Instrument Air, Water Systems [e.g. Service, chilled, potable, LPHW], Process Waste)

Controlled temperature Units including fridges, and freezers.

Associated qualified and non-qualified control systems

This includes commissioning and qualification of new equipment and upgrades.

Project management and execution of assigned projects including project prioritization, resources management, status management and external communication.

Working with various stakeholders, to scope projects and ensure requirements are satisfied.

Project input will span from concept, through design, construction, commissioning and operation

Coordinating the introduction of new processes, equipment and materials including problem solving and troubleshooting equipment issues prior to qualification & start-up

Supporting the development and implementation of maintenance programs and spare parts inventory optimization within scope of project delivery.

Development and management of change controls

Participate as a member of multidisciplinary site and multisite teams

Development of detailed specifications, engineering documents, protocols and standard operating procedures

Work in a collaborative manner within the Teams structure and contributes to Root Cause Investigations and Cross Functional Investigations.

Work in a collaborative manner with the System Owners, Maintenance Supervisors & Technicians, Capital Project Engineers and Vendors to perform equipment upgrade and / or retrofits.

Perform all tasks with due care and attention ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and company requirements, policies and procedures

Support a safe working environment by complying with environmental health / safety practice, rules and regulations

Travel may be required to support execution of projects

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Relevant Experience

Typically, 3+ years engineering experience, preferably within a GMP manufacturing environment.

Proven project management experience.

Strong mechanical capability with hands on experience in a technical role within similar areas.

Demonstrated experience in a GDP Compliant environment.

Experience in MS Office, MS Project, Change Control & Document Management Systems

Proven ability working cross functionally, delivering technical solutions and implementing improvements.

Solid leadership skillset and experience working in a team environment, embracing an interdependent working culture that delivers results

Technical report writing and communication / presentation skills

Data driven decision maker

Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-moving environment

Package

Contract role - Hourly rate €50 - €60 per hour

Minimum 12 month contract with the possibility of an extension.

Onsite expectations : Requirement to be on site is greater than 50%.

The onsite requirements can range from 3 to 4 days per week.

Important to note that sometimes projects work, very infrequently, it can occur the need to work unsociable hours.

This can occur twice a year.

This isn’t shift work; this is part of the project environment.