Pharma Utilities Engineer - Reliability & Start-up Lead

DPS Group Global; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis are seeking a Utilities Engineer for a 12-month pharmaceutical assignment located in Ringaskiddy, Cork. The role involves supporting utilities, maintenance, operations, and projects to enhance asset reliability and performance.

The candidate will manage design, commissioning, qualification, and start-up of utility and process systems (HVAC, WFI, Clean Steam, CIP, SIP), ensuring delivery to GMP standards and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Process Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, medical device, or other cGMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance methodologies, RCM, FMECA, condition monitoring, and root cause failure analysis techniques.
• Strong GMP, change control, deviations, and engineering documentation knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Utilities, Maintenance, Operations, and Project teams on equipment reliability, maintenance strategies, and asset performance improvement.
• Manage design, construction, commissioning, qualification, and start-up of utility and process systems (HVAC, WFI, Clean Steam, CIP, SIP).
• Ensure engineering and capital projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and per regulatory requirements.
• Develop preventive maintenance programmes using RCM/FMECA to maximise equipment reliability and availability.
• Create and maintain utility procedures, equipment files, and critical equipment lists.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Support site projects through equipment selection, spare parts optimisation, and commissioning competences.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by standardising processes and optimising performance and costs.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

DeltaV

PLC

SCADA

SAP

Job description

Arcadis are seeking a Utilities Engineer for a 12-month pharmaceutical assignment located in Ringaskiddy, Cork. The role involves supporting utilities, maintenance, operations, and projects to enhance asset reliability and performance.

The candidate will manage design, commissioning, qualification, and start-up of utility and process systems (HVAC, WFI, Clean Steam, CIP, SIP), ensuring delivery to GMP standards and regulatory compliance.