Utilities Project Engineer

Morgan McKinley; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley seeks an experienced Utilities Engineer for a global biopharmaceutical leader in Ireland. You will support a new fill-finish facility, driving readiness and handover of clean and plant utilities for a state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing site.

Responsibilities include establishing asset management structures, commissioning activities, and drafting SOPs for cGMP/GDP compliance, with a focus on cross‑functional collaboration and vendor coordination.

Qualifications

• Third-level degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in a regulated pharma manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting utility systems (clean utilities, plant utilities, HVAC, or controlled-temperature units).

Responsibilities

• Establish asset management structures in IBM Maximo and manage asset hierarchies.
• Oversee instrument classification, calibration planning, and loop checks.
• Coordinate spare parts lists, vendor SLAs, and budget allocations.
• Participate in hands-on commissioning, field walkdowns, and system handovers with project teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Third-level degree in Engineering

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Utilities Engineer to join a premier, global biopharmaceutical leader. Supporting a new fill-finish facility, driving the operational readiness and system handover of clean and plant utilities for a state-of-the- top manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities

Establish asset management structures in IBM Maximo, managing asset hierarchies, preventative maintenance plans, job plans, and work order setups.

Oversee instrument classification, conduct criticality assessments, establish critical control device setups, and ensure calibration job plans and loop checks are completed.

Evaluate vendor recommendations to build approved spare parts lists, coordinate Z-number creation, manage budget allocations, and review technical vendor SLAs.

Actively participate in hands‑on commissioning activities, field walkdowns, initial calibrations, and system handovers alongside project teams and vendors.

Draft, review, and track cGMP/GDP‑compliant equipment SOPs, execute change controls, and support technical risk assessments and investigations.

Skills, Attributes & Experience

Third‑level degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.

3+ years of engineering experience within a regulated cGMP pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Proven background supporting utility systems (including clean utilities, plant utilities, HVAC, or controlled‑temperature units), greenfield start‑ups, or maintenance readiness.

Strong practical mechanical troubleshooting capability with exceptional communication skills to align cross‑functional teams and external vendors.