Facilities Engineer

Vantive; Castlebar; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Company pension scheme

Annual bonus scheme

Job summary

Vantive is seeking a skilled Project Engineer in Castlebar to support facilities maintenance, renovation, and expansion projects within a highly regulated biotech/pharma environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management, strong GMP knowledge, and proven project delivery capabilities. You will collaborate with operations, engineering, and vendors to ensure safe, compliant, on-budget outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Facilities Engineering experience, preferably in biotech/pharma manufacturing.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, and facility systems.
• Strong technical knowledge of facilities systems, utilities and energy management including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and fire suppression.
• Track record of successfully supporting improvement projects, facility expansions, and process optimisation works.
• Excellent communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement maintenance plans to ensure optimal facility condition and minimize downtime.
• Oversee renovation and expansion projects, including design, procurement, and construction.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure projects meet regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Direct the communication of all planned and unplanned works with key stakeholders in timely manner.
• Aid in the delivery of departmental and site KPI performance levels.
• Support with multiple projects simultaneously, from conception to completion, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery.
• Maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, including facility users, vendors, and contractors, to ensure project requirements are met.
• Ensure all projects are executed in compliance with safety regulations, including company policies.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and support audits to identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Communicate project status, progress, and issues to stakeholders, including senior management, facility users, and vendors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations and engineering to ensure successful project execution.

Skills

Facilities Engineering

Project management

GMP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

HVAC

Electrical systems

Fire suppression

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

Vantive Castlebar are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Engineer to join our Facilities & Critical Systems Management team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and delivering projects related to facilities maintenance, renovation, and expansion. The Project Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams, including operations and engineering to ensure successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Facilities Maintenance and Renovation

• Develop and implement maintenance plans to ensure optimal facility condition and minimize downtime.
• Oversee renovation and expansion projects, including design, procurement, and construction.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure projects meet regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Direct the communication of all planned and unplanned works with key stakeholders in timely manner. Limiting the impact and reacting responsibly and in prompt and efficient manner.
• Aid in the delivery of departmental and site KPI performance levels.

Project Support

• Support with multiple projects simultaneously, from conception to completion, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery.
• Maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, including facility users, vendors, and contractors, to ensure project requirements are met.

Safety and Compliance

• Ensure all projects are executed in compliance with safety regulations, including company policies.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and support with audits to identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions.

Communication and Collaboration

• Communicate project status, progress, and issues to stakeholders, including senior management, facility users, and vendors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations and engineering to ensure successful project execution.

Education And Skill Set Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Facilities Engineering experience, preferably in biotech/pharma manufacturing.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, and facility systems in a highly regulated environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of facilities systems, utilities and energy management including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and fire suppression.
• Track record of successfully supporting in improvement projects, facility expansions, and process optimisation works.
• Excellent communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.

What Can Vantive Offer To You

• A stable and secure work environment
• A comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, company pension scheme, and annual bonus scheme
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Access to state-of-the-art equipment and technology
• Recognition and reward for outstanding performance

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