Passivation Operator | BCD

BCD Engineering; Ireland; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Ireland is seeking a Passivation Operator to join an onsite passivation team. The role involves setting up projects, conducting pressure tests, and monitoring stainless steel systems in pharmaceutical and food industries. Ideal candidates will have experience in regulated environments, good problem-solving skills, and be self-motivated. This position requires extensive travel across Ireland. Comprehensive training will be provided, supporting a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in working in live pharmaceutical plants with a respect for highly regulated environments.
• Willingness to travel extensively within Ireland for project durations.
• Self-starter with a high energy level and motivation.

Responsibilities

• Work within a passivation team of 3-5 Operators and a supervisor.
• Set up projects, move skids and pumps, and connect systems.
• Conduct pressure testing and monitor systems during the passivation process.
• Add chemicals for passivation and comply with EHS requirements.
• Use instruments to take necessary measurements on-site.

Skills

Experience in live pharmaceutical plants

Experience with stainless steel systems

Basic chemical handling knowledge

Excellent problem-solving ability

Good written and verbal communication skills

Job description

BCD Engineering Ltd. is looking for Passivation Operator who will work within our onsite Passivation teams. Passivation Operator work under a passivation supervisor in a team of 3-5 people and carry out passivation of stainless steel systems in the pharmaceutical and food and beverage industries throughout Ireland.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities

Work within a passivation team of 3-5 Operators and a passivation supervisor.

Set up projects on site, move skids and pumps into place on site, connecting up systems with hoses.

Pressure testing systems prior to passivation and monitoring of systems during the passivation process.

Adding chemicals to systems to carry out passivation.

Comply with all EHS requirements are complied with on site.

Assisting with troubleshooting of problems and issues as they arise on site.

Using instruments to take required measurements on site, pH, conductivity, temperature, pressure etc.

Complete all identified training and development activities as required.

Carry out additional duties that may be assigned to you.

Education & Experience

• Experience working in live pharmaceutical plants. Clients systems and plants must be respected in what is a highly regulated environment.
• Experience with stainless steel systems, valves, fittings, pipework etc.
• Experience working with chemicals would be beneficial but not a necessity, all required training will be provided.
• Applicants must be willing to travel extensively within Ireland. A substantial amount of our projects will involve significant travel and staying away from home for the duration of projects.
• Self-starter / Use of own initiative.
• High energy level and motivation.
• Excellent problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills. Experience with GDP, completing test packs etc. would be beneficial
• An excellent standard of attendance and timekeeping.