Utilities Engineer

Arcadis are a seeking a Utilities Engineer for an assignment pharmaceutical assignment located in Ringaskiddy, Cork. This is initially a 12-month contract.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Utilities, Maintenance, Operations, and Project teams on equipment reliability, maintenance strategies, and asset performance improvement.
• Manage the design, construction, commissioning, qualification, and start-up of utility and process systems, including HVAC, WFI, Clean Steam, CIP, and SIP systems.
• Ensure engineering and capital projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive maintenance programmes using RCM/FMECA methodologies to maximise equipment reliability and availability.
• Create, review, and maintain utility procedures, equipment files, critical equipment lists, and maintenance documentation.
• Develop and manage condition monitoring programmes, analyse equipment performance data, and implement solutions to improve asset effectiveness.
• Lead root cause investigations, troubleshoot equipment issues, and implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
• Support site projects through equipment selection, spare parts optimisation, commissioning activities, and technical expertise.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by introducing best maintenance practices, standardising processes, and optimising operational performance and costs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, support technician training and development, and maintain a strong culture of safety, compliance, and audit readiness.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Process Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience within a pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, medical device, or other cGMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience in utilities, maintenance, reliability, asset management, or engineering support roles within a regulated industry.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance methodologies, RCM, FMECA, condition monitoring, and root cause failure analysis techniques.
• Strong understanding of GMP requirements, change control, deviations, engineering documentation, and compliance standards.
• Experience with DeltaV, PLC, SCADA, SAP, or other industrial automation and maintenance systems would be advantageous, along with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Option of PAYE or LTD.

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