Utilities Engineer

Our client who is a leading pharmaceutical company has a requirement for a Utility Engineer based in Waterford. This is a 23-month contract position. The Senior Clean Utilities Specialist/SME is the site's technical authority for all critical utility systems supporting GMP manufacturing — including Purified Water (PW), Water for Injection (WFI), Clean Steam (CS), CIP/SIP systems, and cleanroom HVAC. This is a hands-on technical expert role with 75% technical execution and 25% strategic leadership

THE ROLE

• Oversee design integrity and troubleshoot complex issues across Purified Water (PW), Water for Injection (WFI), Clean Steam (CS), CIP/SIP systems, and cleanroom HVAC.
• Lead technical design reviews, author URS documents, and manage vendors/OEMs for capital projects and system upgrades.
• Act as the primary SME during regulatory inspections (FDA, HPRA) and drive compliance with Pharmacopeial, ISPE, and ASTM standards.
• Spearhead root cause investigations (CAPAs), drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, and pilot digital technologies (PAT, IoT monitoring, predictive maintenance).
• Coach and upskill technical teams, while representing the site in global networks and professional communities (ISPE, ASHRAE, etc.).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or related).
• 8-10+ years in GMP critical utility systems (Pharma, Biotech, or high-purity manufacturing) with 5+ years in a Senior SME role.
• Deep knowledge of qualification protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ), root cause analysis, change control, and CMMS.
• Proven ability to lead audits, implement new industry standards, and mentor technical engineering teams.

Please call Louise Mulligan today for further information on 0949003979 or email: [email protected]

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