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    Project Engineer III - Sligo, Ireland - TEAM HORIZON

    TEAM HORIZON
    TEAM HORIZON Sligo, Ireland

    1 week ago

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    Freelance
    Description
    Team Horizon is seeking a Project Engineer III (initial 12-month contract) for our client in Sligo who are a leader in the global biopharmaceutical industry.

    Why you should apply:

  • This is an excellent opportunity to join a world class manufacturing operation, with an outstanding track record of reliably delivering high-quality medicines to patients around the world suffering serious illnesses.
  • There is a strong culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the company to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives.
  • Our client is developing the capability to produce all its medicines, helping to ensure continuity of supply of our medicines as they expand internationally.
  • What you will be doing:

  • To provide Engineering services to the plant, in order to maximise the availability of all Site Process Equipment and Utilities.
  • To manage capital engineering projects within site following the client's Project Lifecycle approach (typical project value range: anything up to €5 million).
  • To support the engineering teams in controlling uptime of process equipment and optimizing efficiencies both in equipment and process performance.
  • To support the Engineering team with the emphasis on continual operational improvements.
  • To provide process engineering support and technical trouble shooting within the site.
  • To improve the operations and reliability of equipment and processes by the successful identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
  • To manage the execution of projects within the engineering group including specific Process Safety Projects.
  • To support the provision of process safety initiatives to the site.
  • To liaise with Production to ensure equipment performance is maximized.
  • To liaise with Internal/External Engineering Personnel and contract maintenance providers in maintaining, troubleshooting and installing/commissioning equipment.
  • To 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 these 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 sites core goals.
  • Any other duties as assigned.
  • What you need to apply:

    Essential

  • Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline (Mechanical/Chemical/Process).
  • 5 years + strong site experience in API Manufacturing / OSD Manufacturing / BioPharm but will consider more junior (3 years) if relevant project site experience.
  • Proven track record in delivering Capital Projects – new equipment, utilities, facilities, etc.
  • Good knowledge of change control and C&Q processes/execution.
  • Must have demonstrated relevant site experience of one or more of the below.
  • API process equipment trains (reactors, filter dryers, pumps, process pipework, milling, containment technology – gloveboxes, downflow booths, etc.).
  • Drug Product equipment (tablet press, roller compaction, tablet coater, material.
  • Handling – post hoists, blenders, milling – Quadro Comils, 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 distributed control systems, such as Delta V.
  • This is a hand-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 is required.
  • Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and meeting the predefined quality requirements.
  • Desirable

  • Trackwise change control system experience.
  • Electrical background – competency with electrical system design & installation (process equipment and site electrical infrastructure), familiar with ATEX regulations and requirements.