Contract: 12 + Month
Location: Sligo
Responsibilities:
* To provide Engineering services to the plant, in order to maximise the availability of all Site Process Equipment and Utilities.
* To support the engineering teams in controlling uptime of process equipment and optimizing efficiencies both in equipment and process performance.
* To support the Engineering team with the emphasis on continual operational improvements.
* To provide process engineering support and technical trouble shooting within the site.
* To improve the operations and reliability of equipment and processes by the successful identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
* To liaise with Internal/External Engineering Personnel and contract maintenance providers in maintaining, troubleshooting and installing/commissioning equipment.
* To provide engineering support and technical trouble shooting to all site operations and reliability of equipment and processes by the successful identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
* Preparation of feasibility studies and budget management for all assigned projects.
* Management and negotiation of external contracts and contractors.
* Support all major site initiatives and sites core goals.
ESSENTIAL Requirements
* Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline (Mechanical/Chemical/Process)
* 5 years + strong site experience in API Manufacturing / OSD Manufacturing / BioPharm but will consider more junior (3 years) if they have relevant project site experience.
* Proven track record in delivering Capital Projects – new equipment, utilities, facilities, etc.
* Good knowledge of change control and C&Q processes/execution.
Must have demonstrated relevant site experience of one or more of the below:
* 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 Delta V.
* This is a hand-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 is required.
* Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and meeting the 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.
For immediate consideration please forward your CV to