Senior Utilities Engineer

Desired Skills: Utilities Engineer,Biologics,Black Utilities

PE Global is currently recruiting for a Senior Utilities Engineer for a leading multi-national Biologics client based in Dundalk. This is permanent position

Role

As a Senior Utilities Engineer, you will manage the implementation of a major wastewater pretreatment plant and oversee the ongoing performance of the site’s wastewater system. This includes design, safety reviews, scope definition, OPEX budget management, and change/project management. Your role will emphasize safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement within the Utilities Engineering team. As an experienced engineer, you will also mentor junior team members, helping them become more effective engineers. Additionally, you will manage large Utility contractor/vendor contracts, overseeing their management, budgets, and performance against established KPIs and objectives.

• Collaborate effectively with all Utility team members and contractors/vendors to ensure that work practices meet and exceed departmental targets and objectives.
• Serve as the Utility AD’s deputy, managing daily utilities engineering support to the site to align with manufacturing activities and plant shutdown schedules. Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and GMP standards in a cost-effective manner.
• Ensure that all new utilities are properly designed, maintained, commissioned, and approved for operational activities. This includes ongoing support and ownership of the execution of associated programs
• Ensure the training of all staff and contractor/vendor personnel on Utility equipment, site safety, and operational procedures is properly tracked, maintained, and kept up to date.
• Ensure high and continually improving levels of GMP and environmental compliance to safeguard patient safety and minimize risks to the local environment and company operations.
• Support regulatory licensing activities by preparing vendors and coordinating inspections with agencies.
• Ensure the pretreatment wastewater system and associated programs adhere to relevant standards, legal and regulatory requirements, and company specifications. Maintain compliance with the site’s environmental licenses while supporting GMP activities and manufacturing operations.
• Offer expertise and leadership in providing subject matter expert (SME) input and crafting responses for inspections.
• Achieve maximum operational availability through strategic programs aimed at eliminating utility failures. Provide support for the site’s strategic plant improvement plans to enhance efficiency, increase uptime, and reduce costs.
• Identify and lead the implementation of Engineering capital projects within specified budgets and timelines aimed at enhancing the performance and reliability of Utility plant equipment.
• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) from design through system handover for Utilities water pretreatment system and equipment.
• Support the site’s sustainability program to meet company global commitments for carbon emission and water reduction.
• Ensure adherence to ISO50001 and maintain accreditation, including energy management, audits, and on-site energy reduction efforts.
• Perform all duties in compliance with relevant legal, statutory, industry, and regulatory requirements, SOPs, and approved controlled documents.

Requirements

• A technical qualification at third level or equivalent in an engineering-related discipline is required.
• Established experience in Engineering and contract management, with particular emphasis on experience of wastewater and EPA license within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Must have a proven track record in a leadership capacity within a fast-paced, commercially focused manufacturing facility within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Significant expertise in relevant Utilities Engineering systems and processes.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

Please click the link below to apply, or alternatively send an up-to-date CV to rebecca@peglobal.net