Black Utilities Engineer

Life Science Recruitment; Athlone; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Science Recruitment is assisting a leading global pharmaceutical organisation in Athlone to recruit a Black Utilities Engineer. You will ensure reliability, GMP compliance, and lifecycle management of critical utilities in a cGMP manufacturing environment.

The role covers CQV strategy for black utility systems (steam, chilled water, LPHW, compressed air) and driving improvements across energy efficiency, safety, and regulatory documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience with industrial plant utilities in pharma/regulated environment.
• GMP requirements understanding and experience.
• Live manufacturing site construction/commissioning exposure.
• Experience with steam, chilled water, LPHW and compressed air systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead CQV strategy and execution for black utility systems including chilled water, LPHW, steam and compressed air.
• Drive start-up readiness, system handover and performance verification activities.
• Develop maintenance strategies and handover requirements for utility systems.
• Monitor plant data to improve reliability, energy efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, EHS, contractors and project teams.

Skills

CQV strategy

Utility systems

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Technical documentation

Stakeholder management

Energy efficiency

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or Process Engineering

Tools

BMS

CMMS

Job description

Job Description

Black Utilities Engineer | Athlone Were currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity with a leading global pharmaceutical organisation based in Athlone. The position sits within a significant manufacturing and engineering programme and will have responsibility for the reliability, compliance, lifecycle management and continuous improvement of critical black utility systems within a cGMP environment. Duties Lead CQV strategy and execution for black utility systems including chilled water, LPHW, steam and compressed air. Drive utility start-up readiness, system handover and performance verification activities. Develop maintenance strategies and establish handover requirements for utility systems. Monitor system processes and plant performance to improve reliability, efficiency and regulatory compliance. Conduct utility risk assessments and develop appropriate mitigation strategies. Maintain high-quality technical documentation packs for utility systems. Support operation and maintenance of major plant utilities including cooling towers, steam systems, electrical distribution, fire protection, water and waste systems and dust extraction. Troubleshoot system failures and support deviation investigations with maintenance and engineering teams. Support construction and commissioning activities within an operating manufacturing facility. Monitor plant data and identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency, sustainability and carbon performance. Coordinate effectively with operations, maintenance, EHS, contractors, vendors and project teams. Support training and technical capability development across engineering and maintenance teams. Education & Experience Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or Process Engineering, or equivalent. Typically 5+ years' experience working directly with industrial plant utilities within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology or similarly regulated manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of GMP requirements. Previous experience supporting construction and commissioning activities on live manufacturing sites. Practical experience with steam, chilled water, LPHW and compressed air systems. Strong technical documentation and stakeholder management capability. BMS and CMMS experience would be advantageous.