Facilities Engineer

LSNE Contract Manufacturing; Stamullen; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI Pharma Services in Stamullen, Co. Meath, Ireland, seeks a Facilities Engineer to oversee maintenance, utilities, and plant upgrades in a GMP environment. You will lead TPM, Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, manage contractors, and drive energy savings while ensuring compliance and safety across a 24/7 site.

A degree in mechanical or electrical engineering and 2–5 years' experience are preferred. Role is on-site, with collaboration across Engineering and H&S teams to deliver reliable, compliant

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (mechanical/electrical) is essential.
• Exposure to facilities equipment maintenance including CMMS and RCM.
• Continuous Improvement experience: Lean, 6 Sigma, TPM.

Responsibilities

• Consult with Engineering on maintenance requirements and Preventative Maintenance work.
• Manage and maintain all facilities, utilities, equipment, and grounds.
• Review and develop plant upgrade / modification proposals.
• Lead and participate in TPM, Lean, and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Coordinate contractor activities and ensure GMP-compliant operations.

Skills

GMP Compliance

Facilities Maintenance

Contract Management

CMMS

RCM

Lean

Six Sigma

Shingo

Communication

Budgeting

AutoCAD

Education

Engineering degree (mechanical/electrical)

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Job description

Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients.

We are PCI.

Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.

We are looking for a Facilities Engineer (Permanent role) to join our team in Stamullen, County Meath. This is a Monday to Friday position, 100% on-site.

Objectives

• Consult with Engineering team on maintenance requirements and Preventative Maintenance work. Troubleshooting on Facilities issues.
• Manage and maintain all facilities, utility, equipment, and grounds.
• Review and develop plant upgrade / modification proposals.
• Management and contribution of the maintenance system for the Facilities Engineering Group.
• Ensure that all Building Repairs and Upgrades are maintained to Pharmaceutical Standards.

Knowledge / Skills & Experience

• Ensure that the facilities documentation is completed, maintained, and reviewed accordingly and in compliance with all GMP guidelines.
• Manage Contracts: Utilities / Security / Cleaning / Pest Control / Landscaping / Fire Protection / Security Alarms / Camera’s / Access control / garments and Waste Management.
• Control of Facility Engineering contractors including pre-qualification, site entry, induction, permit to work, method statements, LOTO, work inspections and exit from site.
• Identify and implement measures to affect savings in all energy costs.
• Updating relevant SOP’s, documentation, and technical papers.
• Implementation of recycling initiatives.
• Liaise and work with the Facilities Engineering team to ensure that all plant related duties are successfully conducted.
• Drive Continuous Improvement initiatives (TPM, Lean, 6 Sigma, Shingo…).
• Assist and in cases lead technical improvements under the department’s continuous improvement program.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and assertiveness skills with strong mindfulness.
• Plan and manage small/ medium capital projects in the department to successful completion.
• Work closely with the H&S Department to ensure that all relevant environmental and safety requirements in the plant are met.
• Perform Validations as required on various Facilities systems.
• Manage all relevant maintenance/facilities budgets.
• Coordinate the implementation of remedial actions identified in audits.
• Work with PCI Engineering teams on various Facilities related projects.
• Work in close collaboration with other related functions to deliver required outputs on a 24/7 shift basis.
• Work closely with Site stakeholders to successfully deliver outputs and capacity enhancement projects.
• Provide technical support for new product introduction and product transfers.
• Address and effectively manage documentation issues arising from engineering activities.
• Work in close collaboration with equipment vendors to address any performance issues.
• Defining, controlling, and documenting engineering operations practices.
• Leading risk assessments and gap assessments for new processes, new equipment, and modified equipment.
• Lead and Attend Daily Handover meetings to review issues or by delegation where required.
• To organise and supervise outside contractors i.e. calibration / service contracts / cleaning.
• To maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and GMP always proven track record of showing how results were delivered through management/leadership of others.
• To undertake additional tasks as assigned by the Engineering Director / Facilities Manager or those designated by the Engineering Director.
• Capability to set clear goals, communicate these clearly and ensure progress to completion meeting predefined targets.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering (mechanical/electrical) is essential.
• At least 2- 5 years’ experience in a similar role in a GMP-regulated / FMEA manufacturing inc. audit experience desirable.
• Exposure to facilities equipment best-practice maintenance including CMMS and RCM.
• History in Continuous Improvement and lean production / engineering techniques.
• Excellent written/verbal communicator and good documentation skills.
• Good collaborator with ability to work on own initiative with minimal direction.
• Numerate with good financial/budgeting skills.
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office family of products / AutoCAD is an advantage.

Join us and be part of building the bridge between life changing therapies and patients. Let’s talk future

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company’s purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity – at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.