Black Utilities Engineer

Morgan McKinley; Athlone; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley in Athlone, Ireland seeks an Utilities Engineer to ensure reliable operation, compliance, lifecycle management of Black utility systems within a cGMP environment.

You will monitor and improve system processes, conduct risk assessments, and lead CQV for black utilities (chilled water, LPHW, steam, compressed air). The role includes maintaining documentation, start-up readiness and operating major utility equipment with safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of working directly with industrial plant utilities in heavily regulated environments (cGMP).
• Familiarity with GMP requirements and working in regulated manufacturing facilities.
• Experience supporting construction and commissioning activities on live sites.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, review and update existing system processes to improve efficiency, reliability and compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify hazards in utility systems and develop mitigation strategies.
• Lead CQV strategy and execution for black utilities (chilled water, LPHW, steam, compressed air).
• Maintain technical documentation packs for black utility systems.
• Drive utility start-up readiness and performance verification.
• Operate and maintain major utility equipment, ensuring quality, safety and environmental compliance.
• Diagnose and resolve system failures and handle deviations with minimal disruption.
• Monitor plant data and trends to lower carbon footprints and improve energy efficiency.
• Support development of engineering skillsets and deliver training to maintenance staff.
• Knowledge of BMS and CMMS would be advantageous.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Team player

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Process Engineering

Job description

• As Utilities Engineer you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliable operation, compliance, lifecycle management and continuous improvement of Black utility systems within a cGMP environment.

Main Job Tasks

• Monitor, review and update existing system processes and performance to improve efficiency, reliability, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential hazards or vulnerabilities in utility systems and develop mitigation strategies, ensuring they meet operational requirements and industry standards.
• Lead CQV strategy and execution for black utilities (chilled water, LPHW, steam, compressed air), responsible for development of the maintenance strategy and for setting the handover requirements for black utility systems.
• Maintain technical documentation packs for black utility systems ensuring high standards.
• Drive utility start-up readiness and performance verification.
• Operate and maintain major utility equipment (e.g., cooling towers, steam systems, electrical distribution, fire protection, water and waste management systems, dust extraction, etc), ensuring compliance with quality, safety and environmental expectations.
• Diagnose and resolve system failures and handle deviations (unexpected events) with support from the maintenance team, with minimal disruption to site operations.
• Monitor plant data and trends to lower carbon footprints, improve energy efficiency and support sustainability initiatives.
• Support the development of skillsets within the engineering team, developing training programs and delivering training to maintenance craft and other relevant personnel.
• Knowledge of BMS (Building Management Systems) and CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) would be advantageous.

Other Areas of Responsibility

• Ensure knowledge sharing between colleagues.
• Participate in external forums and keep up to date with industry best practice and benchmark data.
• Support management of suppliers and contractors.
• Ensure high level of communication and cooperation with stakeholders.

Innovation and Change

• Sustainability initiatives, system optimisations, industry best practice, continuous improvement.

Geographic Responsibility

• Workplace is anchored in Athlone, Ireland.
• Some requirements for travel as part of project activities.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Education:

• A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Process Engineering.

Experience:

• Typically, 5+ years of working directly with industrial plant utilities in heavily regulated (like cGMP) environments.
• Experience supporting construction and commissioning activities on live sites.
• Familiarity with GMP requirements and working in regulated manufacturing facilities.

Personal Skills:

• Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to interface effectively with contractors, vendors, and project teams.
• Team Player working within a high quality and organised structure.