Black Utilities Engineer - CQV Lead for cGMP

Morgan McKinley; Athlone; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking an experienced Utilities Engineer for Black Utilities in Athlone, Ireland. The role focuses on reliable operation, compliance in a cGMP setting, and CQV leadership for critical utility systems.

You will manage maintenance, documentation, and continuous improvement across cooling, steam, water and electrical utility infrastructure, collaborating with site teams to ensure readiness and regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or Process Engineering.
• Typically 5+ years' experience with industrial plant utilities in regulated environments (cGMP).
• Experience with black utilities (chilled water, LPHW, steam, compressed air).
• Knowledge of BMS and CMMS systems; CQV experience is beneficial.
• GMP familiarity and ability to work within a regulated manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliable operation, compliance, lifecycle management and continuous improvement of black utility systems in a cGMP environment.
• Lead CQV strategy and execution for black utilities including chilled water, LPHW, steam and compressed air.
• Develop maintenance strategies and handover requirements for black utility systems.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation packs for black utilities.
• Drive startup readiness and performance verification to support operations.
• Operate and maintain major utility equipment and infrastructure (cooling towers, steam, electrical, fire protection, water/waste).
• Diagnose faults, manage deviations and coordinate with maintenance to minimise disruption.
• Monitor energy use, drive efficiency, and support sustainability initiatives.
• Deliver training and build capability within the engineering team.

Skills

Communication skills

Coordination

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

BMS

CMMS

Job description

Morgan McKinley is seeking an experienced Utilities Engineer for Black Utilities in Athlone, Ireland. The role focuses on reliable operation, compliance in a cGMP setting, and CQV leadership for critical utility systems.

You will manage maintenance, documentation, and continuous improvement across cooling, steam, water and electrical utility infrastructure, collaborating with site teams to ensure readiness and regulatory alignment.