Passivation Team Leader | BCD

BCD Engineering; Ireland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BCD Engineering is seeking a Passivation Team Leader to manage and coordinate passivation and specialist cleaning works within pharmaceutical environments across Ireland. The role involves leading three crews, ensuring compliance with GMP and safety standards, and liaising with clients and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical services, excellent leadership skills, and experience in pricing and managing complex projects. Flexibility for travel and varied working conditions is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in passivation, chemical cleaning, or pharmaceutical mechanical services.
• Experience supervising multiple site crews or teams.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical/GMP environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate three passivation crews across multiple client sites.
• Manage projects from enquiry to completion and final reporting.
• Ensure full compliance with Irish health & safety legislation.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Safety compliance

Communication

Organizational skills

Technical guidance

Education

Degree or diploma in Engineering, Mechanical Services, or related field

Tools

Project scheduling software

Job description

Overview

The Passivation Team Leader is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of passivation and specialist chemical cleaning works within pharmaceutical and high-purity process environments across Ireland. The role involves managing three field crews (3 personnel per crew), coordinating daily site activities, pricing and planning works, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring all projects are delivered to GMP, safety, and quality standards.

The Team Leader acts as the operational link between site crews, clients, and management, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Operational Management

• Lead and coordinate three passivation crews operating across multiple client sites.
• Plan labour allocation, scheduling, and mobilisation of personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Ensure all works are completed in compliance with GMP, client procedures, RAMS, and company SOPs.
• Conduct site visits, audits, toolbox talks, and safety inspections.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to field teams.
• Monitor project progress and resolve operational issues efficiently.

Project Delivery

• Manage projects from enquiry through to completion and final reporting.
• Liaise with pharmaceutical clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure all documentation is completed accurately.
• Ensure works are delivered within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and safety onsite.
• Review client enquiries, tender requests, and scope of works.
• Prepare quotations and pricing for passivation and specialist cleaning projects.
• Estimate labour, equipment, chemical, and logistics requirements.
• Identify opportunities for additional works and service improvements.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with Irish health & safety legislation and pharmaceutical site standards.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and waste materials.

Working Conditions

• Combination of office, site, and travel-based work across Ireland.
• Flexibility required for shutdowns, weekend work, and critical project schedules.

Education & Experience

• Previous experience in passivation, chemical cleaning, or pharmaceutical mechanical services.
• Experience supervising multiple site crews or teams.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical/GMP environments.
• Experience pricing and coordinating industrial or mechanical service works.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Strong safety awareness and leadership capability.
• Background in stainless steel passivation or high-purity piping systems.
• Knowledge of CIP systems and process pipework.
• IOSH / Safe Pass / Manual Handling / Confined Space certifications.
• Experience using project scheduling or reporting software.
• Mechanical or process engineering background.

Education

Degree, diploma, trade qualification, or equivalent experience in Engineering, Mechanical Services, Construction Management, or a related discipline.