Energy & Utilities Engineer

Pfizer; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer Ireland seeks a Utilities & Energy Engineer to support operation, optimisation, commissioning and continuous improvement of site utility systems, including chilled water, steam and condensate, compressed air, HVAC and critical utilities.

The role focuses on reliable operation, energy optimisation, and lifecycle management, with responsibility for troubleshooting, capital projects from design to handover, and driving improvements across energy performance.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Process, Energy or Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Typically, 3 to 5+ years of experience in industrial utilities, facilities engineering, energy engineering, or process engineering.
• Strong working knowledge of industrial utility systems and associated equipment.
• Experience delivering CAPEX and OPEX engineering projects.
• Experience commissioning industrial equipment and utility systems.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and technical problem-solving capability.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, control narratives, performance data, and vendor documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for site utility systems to allow efficient energy optimization.
• Monitor system performance to identify reliability, efficiency, and energy improvements.
• Lead technical troubleshooting and root-cause investigations for utility equipment failures and energy performance issues.
• Develop engineering solutions to improve utility system resilience, controllability, and energy performance.
• Lead and support energy projects from concept through commissioning and handover.
• Review contractor designs, calculations, drawings, method statements, and vendor documentation.
• Support FAT, SAT and system commissioning activities.
• Coordinate with site teams, contractors and partners.

Skills

Utilities systems engineering

Commissioning and start-up

Energy optimization

Root-cause analysis

Technical data analysis

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety procedures

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Electrical/Process Engineering

Tools

BMS

SCADA

Power BI

EMS

CMMS

Job description

Job Title: Utilities & Energy Engineer

Engineering, Commissioning, Reliability & Energy Performance

Role Purpose

We are seeking a highly motivated Utilities & Energy Engineer to support the operation, optimisation, commissioning, and continuous improvement of site utility systems. The role will focus on the reliable and efficient operation of critical utilities, including chilled water, steam and condensate, compressed air, HVAC, Critical utilities including Clean Steam and Pharmaceutical Water Systems, and associated distribution networks.

The successful candidate will drive troubleshooting activities, support capital projects from design through commissioning and handover, drive reliability improvements, and identify energy optimisation opportunities across site utility assets. Energy performance will be embedded within sound engineering, operational excellence, and lifecycle management.

Main Responsibilities

Utilities Engineering & Operations

• Provide engineering support for site utility systems, including chilled water, steam and condensate, compressed air, HVAC, water systems, and heat recovery systems to allow efficient energy optimization of these systems.
• Monitor system performance, capacity, and operating parameters to identify reliability, efficiency, and Energy improvements.
• Lead technical troubleshooting and root-cause investigations for utility equipment failures and Energy performance issues.
• Work with operations and maintenance teams to resolve recurring equipment energy performance issues.
• Develop engineering solutions that improve utility system resilience, controllability, and energy performance.
• Review operating strategies and setpoints to reduce energy use, emissions and operating costs without compromising system reliability.

Commissioning & Project Delivery

• Lead and support energy projects from concept development and design review through installation, commissioning, start-up, and handover.
• Develop engineering scopes, technical specifications and equipment requirements
• Review contractor designs, calculations, drawings, method statements, and vendor documentation.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and system commissioning activities.
• Execute commissioning plans, test scripts, punch lists, and handover documentation.
• Support qualification activities and change control processes where required.

Reliability & Continuous Improvement

• Identify Energy & Reliability improvement opportunities for all Utilities and HVAC systems
• Support asset lifecycle planning, obsolescence reviews, and replacement strategies.
• Use performance data, failure history, and condition monitoring to improve asset availability.
• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives focused on energy efficiency and operational excellence.
• Develop and maintain utility engineering standards, operating procedures and technical guidance.

Energy Performance & Digital Systems

• Monitor utility consumption, equipment efficiency, and system performance trends.
• Identify and develop energy-saving opportunities through engineering analysis and operational optimisation.
• Support implementation and commissioning of utility metering, monitoring and control systems.
• Use BMS, SCADA, EMS, Power BI, and other digital tools to analyse performance and support decision-making.
• Develop clear dashboards and reports for utility performance, reliability and project benefits.

Safety, Quality & General Responsibilities

• Ensure engineering activities comply with site safety, quality, and engineering standards.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, management of change, and project governance meetings.
• Coordinate effectively with site teams, contractors, vendors, and alliance partners.
• Undertake other relevant activities as directed by the Veolia Contract Manager.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Degree, diploma or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Process, Energy or Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Typically, 3 to 5+ years of experience in industrial utilities, facilities engineering, energy engineering, or process engineering.
• Strong working knowledge of industrial utility systems and associated equipment.
• Experience delivering CAPEX and OPEX engineering projects.
• Experience commissioning industrial equipment and utility systems.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and technical problem-solving capability.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, control narratives, performance data, and vendor documentation.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology or other regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of chillers, cooling towers, boilers, heat exchangers, compressors, pumps, HVAC and heat recovery systems.
• Experience with CMMS, BMS, SCADA, EMS, data historians, or digital reporting platforms.
• Experience supporting utility qualification, commissioning documentation or change control.
• Energy management experience is advantageous, with the emphasis on practical engineering optimisation.

Key Competencies

Engineering & Technical

Delivery & Collaboration

• Utilities systems engineering
• Commissioning and start-up
• Equipment reliability and lifecycle planning
• Root-cause analysis
• Performance and energy optimisation
• Technical data analysis
• Project and contractor management
• Strong planning and organisation
• Clear technical communication
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Stakeholder management
• Continuous improvement mindset

Key Interfaces

• Internal: Utilities Operations, Maintenance, Calibration, Planning, Engineering Technical Services, Energy Team, Projects, Quality and EHS.
• External: Equipment vendors, specialist contractors, consultants and Veolia alliance partners.

Measures of Success

• High reliability, availability, and resilience of site utility systems.
• Safe and effective commissioning, start-up and handover of utility projects.
• Projects delivered to agreed scope, schedule, quality and budget.
• Improved utility system performance, energy efficiency and operating cost.
• Clear technical ownership and timely resolution of operational issues.
• Improved utility capacity management, asset lifecycle planning, and data visibility.

Work Location Assignment:On Premise

Additional Information

• In order to be considered for this position in Ireland you need to be legally eligible to work in Ireland.
• Please note there is no relocation support available for this position

Purpose

Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives… At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.

Digital Transformation Strategy

One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.

Disability Inclusion

Our mission is unleashing the power of all our people and we are proud to be a disability inclusive employer, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates. We encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments to support your application and future career. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!

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