Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer
BioMarin
- Cork
- Permanent
- Full-time
- System Owner and key interface onsite for electrical and instrument equipment and activities.
- Responsible for Medium and Low voltage systems
- Oversight on systems such as Fire Alarm, Emergency Lighting, UPS systems.
- Engagement with key stakeholders and business partners
- Partnership with automation and IM teams for Comms & data systems
- Oversight of various communication protocols such as Profibus, Profinet, Modbus, TCP/IP.
- Operate and maintain electrical systems such as electrical distribution networks, emergency standby, utilities and HVAC
- Responsible for ensuring that all electrical systems remain operational, available for use and GxP compliant at all times.
- Setup and review of service contracts with BioMarin Legal Representatives
- Setup and review of relevant Quality Risk Assessments for vendors
- Ensure that maintenance & calibration is carried out in accordance to cGMP regulations, safety considerations and site quality standards.
- Ongoing review of instrumentation used across critical systems
- Responsible for Configuration Management Program in Shanbally
- Ensure calibration and maintenance records are GxP compliant and audit ready at all times.
- Generate, report and analyse key electrical maintenance metrics
- Use of permit to work system or other safety systems to control engineering activities.
- Participation in HAZOP and design reviews
- CAPA/CR/Deviation interaction
- Conception and showcasing of short to long term strategic projects
- Ensure that all engineering drawings and documentation are maintained in compliance with relevant cGMPs and GEPs.
- Ensure all electrical and instrumentation installations are completed in line with regulatory and site standards.
- Responds to Maintenance On-Call support as required.
- Investigate and root cause instrumentation and electrical equipment issues.
- Improve reliability of electrical and instrumentation systems across the plant.
- Review of electrical and associated systems for energy efficient design and solutions
- Implementing of system PM's and subsequent review of records on CMMS system.
- Analysing equipment failure data
- Conducting root cause analysis
- Developing and implementing new procedures and processes
- Identifying and solving problems related to the reliability of systems and equipment
- Increasing the overall uptime and availability of systems and equipment
- Reducing the number of failures and downtime
- Strong engagement with project team for design and implementation of new upgrades
- Control of Coordination studies and arc flash analysis for electrical networks
- Electrical planner/coordinator for electrical based works for engineering shutdowns
- FAT/SAT attendances for ongoing projects
- Up to date with latest technologies that will benefit business and systems
- Development and upkeep of relevant engineering specifications
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in the bio-pharmaceutical industry with strong electrical/instrumentation & maintenance experience
- Strong demonstrated ability in the area of communication and ability to interact with cross-functional teams.
- Proven ability to work independently and make key decisions quickly if required
- Familiar with relevant national/international engineering standards and directives.
- Experience with CAPA, FMEA and RCA tools is a highly regulated operations environment.
- Creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to make decisions and take necessary actions.
- Strong organizational skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- A relevant third level qualification in Engineering or related discipline