Project Engineer

Senior Recruitment Consultant at NIRAS Ireland

Project Engineer - Sligo, Ireland

Are you a passionate Project Engineer with a strong desire to work at the cutting edge of biopharma? Do you have a solid track record working on Large Scale Capital Projects executing projects from concept to handover with large multinational pharma companies or EPCMs? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where innovation meets excellence? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

NIRAS Ireland seeks a driven and experienced Project Engineer with a passion for driving complex Processing Projects to success and support our clients Projects and Operations at their dynamic and innovative hub in the beautiful North West of Ireland.

Operating within the Global Biopharmaceutical Landscape and established in 1974, our client's facility has evolved into a global centre of excellence for the Design Control and Precision Engineering of Drug Delivery Devices and is at the forefront of Medical Device Manufacturing, working with cutting-edge technologies to produce life-changing treatments. Following significant expansion, with a €113 million investment to enhance its Oncology-Focused Manufacturing capabilities. This is a 12-month contract based onsite in Sligo, Ireland.

Role

• Manage Capital Engineering Projects within the client's site Project Lifecycle approach (up to €5 million).
• Provide Engineering services to maximise availability of all Site Process Equipment and Utilities.
• Support the Engineering Teams in controlling uptime of Process Equipment and optimizing efficiencies both in equipment and process performance.
• Support Engineering team with the emphasis on continual operational improvements.
• Process Engineering support and Technical Trouble Shooting within the site.
• Improve the operations and reliability of Equipment and Processes by the successful identification and implementation of Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Manage execution of Projects within engineering including specific Process Safety Projects.
• Support provision of Process Safety initiatives to the site.
• Liaise with Production to ensure Equipment performance is maximized.
• Liaise with Internal/External Engineering Personnel and Contract Maintenance Providers in Maintaining, Troubleshooting and Installing/Commissioning Equipment.
• Provide Engineering Support and Technical Trouble Shooting to all site operations and reliability of Equipment and Processes by the successful identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Leadership of Process Equipment Commissioning and Validation Activities.
• Identification and Project Management of Continuous Improvement Projects.
• Work closely with all site functions and other departments to deliver Continuous Improvement Projects.
• Preparation of Feasibility Studies and Budget Management for all Assigned Projects.
• Management and Negotiation of External Contracts and Contractors.
• Support all major site initiatives and site's core goals.

Must have demonstrated relevant site experience of one or more of -

• API Process Equipment Trains - Reactors, Filter Dryers, Pumps, Process Pipework, Milling, Containment Technology - Gloveboxes, Downflow Booths, Etc.
• Cleanroom Processing/Utilities - HVAC, CIP Systems, Purified Water Generation and Distribution Systems, etc.
• Knowledgeable/competent with Executing Change Control.
• Experience in Process Engineering, with relevant experience of Batch Processing, Automation, Project Management, Commissioning and Validation, Equipment Reliability and Continuous Improvement.
• Working knowledge of DCS, such as Delta V.
• This is a hands-on role requiring a logical and structured approach to resolving day-to-day engineering issues typical of a live manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of cGMP and Regulatory Requirements relating to the Healthcare industry required.
• Demonstrated Project Management skills, including ability to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and meeting the predefined quality requirements.
• 3-5 years + site experience in API Manufacturing, BioPharm, OSD Manufacturing.
• Proven track record in delivering Capital Projects - New Equipment, Utilities, Facilities, Etc.
• Good knowledge of Change Control and C&Q Processes/Execution.
• Engineering Degree - Mechanical/Chemical/Process.
• Electrical background - competency with Electrical System Design & Installation (Process Equipment and Site Electrical Infrastructure), familiar with ATEX regulations and requirements.

What to Do next

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a team making life-changing impacts, apply now! Together, we can achieve extraordinary things. Come and join NIRAS Ireland!

For a confidential discussion regarding this and our many other exciting opportunities with NIRAS Ireland, please contact Philip Cahill at 00*** or email your CV to ***.

Who We are:

NIRAS is one of Europe's largest Development Consulting Firms, employing over 3000 permanent staff and a pool of 25,000+ experts across our network. With 51 offices in 32 countries including 4 Offices in Ireland. NIRAS provides Project Management, Engineering Design, and Managed Service resources to the Life Sciences, Food & Beverage and Advanced Process Manufacturing sectors across Ireland and internationally. A Value-Driven, Multi-Disciplinary Engineering Consultancy, NIRAS is fundamentally committed to Sustainable Progress and Service Delivery.

Why Join Us?

The role, the location, the client - this is the perfect choice! Come be a part of our client's mission to improve health outcomes and transform lives through ground-breaking medical solutions. Make a Difference! Be part of a transformative series of projects and journey in a dynamic and innovative environment. Your expertise will drive the success of our client's critical projects, making a real impact transforming the lives of patients worldwide.

• Associate

• Contract

• Project Management, Engineering, and Manufacturing
• Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing