Lead Electrical Site Engineer – Pharma Manufacturing

Life Science Recruitment; Connacht; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Athlone-based pharmaceutical site seeks a Site Electrical Engineer Lead to safeguard electrical infrastructure compliance and reliability. You will champion standards, conduct reviews, and support capital projects while collaborating with electrical technicians to drive safety and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes governance, design verification, and lifecycle management, ensuring adherence to GMP, IEC/IEEE/ETCI standards and site-specific practices in a regulated manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Level 8).
• 5 years' experience in an electrical engineering role within industrial, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or similar regulated environments.
• Experience supporting construction and commissioning activities on live sites.
• Familiarity with GMP requirements and working in regulated manufacturing facilities desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of electrical engineering standards into capital and RTB projects.
• Establish electrical system standards and documentation per industry best practice and codes.
• Ensure handover and lifecycle documentation for all electrical infrastructure.
• Ensure designs comply with GEP, GMP, IEC/IEEE/ETCI standards and site practices.
• Support design reviews, HAZOPs, and risk assessments.
• Develop site electrical risk mitigation plans including Arc Flash and ATEX compliance.
• Support maintenance and lifecycle management with minimal disruption to operations.
• Monitor electrical usage data to support sustainability initiatives.
• Develop electrical safety skills and training within the team.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Regulatory environments

Live site commissioning

GMP familiarity

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering (Level 8)

Job description

Athlone-based pharmaceutical site seeks a Site Electrical Engineer Lead to safeguard electrical infrastructure compliance and reliability. You will champion standards, conduct reviews, and support capital projects while collaborating with electrical technicians to drive safety and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes governance, design verification, and lifecycle management, ensuring adherence to GMP, IEC/IEEE/ETCI standards and site-specific practices in a regulated manufacturing