Black Utilities Engineer – GMP Pharma, CQV & Reliability

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

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.