Mechanical Utilities Engineer

at  Dillon Engineering Services

Job Title: Mechanical Utilities Engineer
Location: Sligo, Ireland (On-Site)
Type: Contract
Duration: 12-Month Contract
Rate: €45 - €50 per hour
Ref Code: DES-1002
Note: Candidates must hold a valid visa or citizenship to work in Ireland/Europe.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Biomedical, Electronics) or a relevant discipline.
• Experience in chilled water, boilers, potable water distribution, compressed air generation, LPHW, building management systems, environmental management systems, electricity, building safety systems, and building regulations.
• 5+ years of experience in facility and utility engineering, preferably in a cGMP environment.
• Proven ability to redesign elements of manufacturing, utility, or facility machinery to adapt to process conditions and improve efficiency, with a demonstrated track record in managing budgets.
• Experience with chilled water, electricity, potable water distribution, compressed air generation, and building management and safety systems.
• Ability to conduct investigations and equipment monitoring to improve manufacturing performance, such as reducing plant downtime and maximizing output and yield.
• Personal responsibility for achieving performance goals and meeting operational targets.
• Attention to detail to avoid damage to equipment and ensure uninterrupted utility operations.
• Able to manage multiple streams of work simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
• Responsibility for ensuring uninterrupted availability of utility equipment.
• Works under set targets and goals reviewed on a weekly or monthly basis.
• Receives general instructions from management and is responsible for ensuring utility equipment availability.
• Supervises external contractors and has decision-making responsibility within the Site Engineering Services Team.
• Maintains contacts with all levels of management, external contractors, service engineers, commissioning engineers, and safety inspectors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the execution of projects within the group.
• Implement equipment and process improvement initiatives.
• Perform day-to-day preventative and demand maintenance activities to maintain manufacturing and utility equipment.
• Establish performance goals, schedules, and timetables with the Site Engineering Services Manager.
• Assist in managing and supporting manufacturing, utility, and facility project plans.
• Coordinate maintenance of manufacturing and facility equipment per maintenance schedules.
• Prepare capital expenditure requests for the facility, plant, and equipment.
• Develop monthly engineering metrics for operations, utilities, and facilities, driving operational improvements, including cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure successful agency, external, and internal audits related to engineering compliance systems.
• Issue management reports on time as required.
• Manage relevant budgets within targets.
• Cross-train within the department to ensure preventive maintenance schedules are met.
• Ensure safety standards are met, and safe working practices are adhered to.
• Implement equipment and process upgrades in a continuous improvement environment.
• Support the Engineering Team to ensure manufacturing equipment complies with legal and operational standards.
• Liaise with Global Engineering as required.
• Effectively manage internal and external plant projects.
• Implement all relevant policies related to Quality, Engineering, and Safety.
• Supervise external contractors, including developing performance metrics for third-party service providers.
• Negotiate costs and drive quality and performance with external contractors.
• Prepare appropriate CAPA (Corrective and Preventative Action) plans and implement timelines.

EHS RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comply with EHS policies and procedures, demonstrating best practices in all work activities.
• Be conscious of personal safety and that of others, adhering to safety notices and barriers.
• Report any EHS incidents or near misses immediately to a supervisor and log events in the EHS system.
• Support a culture of EHS excellence by identifying and submitting opportunities for EHS improvement.
• Attend all required EHS training and medical surveillance programs.
• Wear PPE as required.

TO DISCUSS THIS ROLE:

Contact Jessica at 094 931 6003 or jessica@dillones.ie for a confidential discussion.