Job Title: Black Utilities Engineer
Initials: Department Name: Engineering Dept
Key Responsibilities: Categorise in headlines the key responsibilities that demonstrates the variety of roles that the organisation expects the position to fulfil As Utilities Engineer you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliable operation, compliance, lifecycle management and continuous improvement of Black utility systems within a cGMP environment.
Main Job Tasks: For each headline indicated above the job tasks should be described in more detail
- Monitor, review and update existing system processes and performance to improve efficiency, reliability, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Conduct risk assessments to identify potential hazards or vulnerabilities in utility systems and develop mitigation strategies, ensuring they meet operational requirements and industry standards.
- Lead CQV strategy and execution for black utilities (chilled water, LPHW, steam, compressed air), responsible for development of the maintenance strategy and for setting the handover requirements for black utility systems.
- Maintain technical documentation packs for black utility systems ensuring high standards
- Drive utility start-up readiness and performance verification.
- Operate and maintain major utility equipment (e.g., cooling towers, steam systems, electrical distribution, fire protection, water and waste management systems, dust extraction, etc), ensuring compliance with quality, safety and environmental expectations.
- Diagnose and resolve system failures and handle deviations (unexpected events) with support from the maintenance team, with minimal disruption to site operations.
- Monitor plant data and trends to lower carbon footprints, improve energy efficiency and support sustainability initiatives.
- Support the development of skillsets within the engineering team, developing training programs and delivering training to maintenance craft and other relevant personnel.
- Knowledge of BMS (Building Management Systems) and CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) would be advantageous
Other Areas of Responsibility:
- Ensure knowledge sharing between colleagues.
- Participate in external forums and keep up to date with industry best practice and benchmark data.
- Support management of suppliers and contractors.
- Ensure high level of communication and cooperation with stakeholders
Communication and Stakeholder Interaction: Key stakeholders:
- Site Management
- EHS
- Engineering - Maintenance & Facilities
- Operations
- Athlone Expansions
- Finance
- Procurement Type of communication:
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Non-Verbal And Visual Communication
- Active Listening
- Contextual Communication
Innovation and Change: Sustainability initiatives, system optimisations, industry best practice, continuous improvement
Geographic Responsibility:
- Work place is anchored in Athlone, Ireland
- Some requirements for travel as part of project activities
Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Minimum knowledge required to fulfil job responsibilities (not actual CV from candidate/employee) Education:
- A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Process Engineering. Experience:
- Typically, 5+ years of working directly with industrial plant utilities in heavily regulated (like cGMP) environments.
- Experience supporting construction and commissioning activities on live sites.
- Familiarity with GMP requirements and working in regulated manufacturing facilities. Personal Skills:
- Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to interface effectively with contractors, vendors, and project teams.
- Team Player working within a high quality and organised structure.
