Facilities Engineer

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Wexford
€50,000-55,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

5 hours ago
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Facilities EngineerOur client is a world leading supplier of biosecurity & infection control products for the past 50 years. Their dedication to Innovation has been a driving force behind this success. With approx. 1,700 employees across 120 countries, they are committed to driving significant health improvement globally. They are saving lives by improving access to safe drinking water with innovative, cost-effective products. One of their main products is used to disinfect 30 billion litres of water annually.They are currently seeking a Facilities Engineer to join an established team. Reporting to the Business Excellence Lead, this position is responsible for the safe, compliant and efficient management of all site facilities, utilities, and infrastructure supporting tablet manufacturing and packaging operations. This role ensures uninterrupted production through effective maintenance of buildings, warehouses, manufacturing equipment, utilities and site services, while meeting regulatory, health & safety and environmental requirements.Role/Responsibilities:Facilities & Utilities

Manage site facilities including manufacturing areas, warehouses, laboratories, offices and external infrastructure
Oversee critical plant utilities such as:

HVAC environmental controls
Compressed air, vacuum, gases, and extraction
Water systems (e.g. DI water supply)
Electrical distribution and backup generator systems

Maintenance Management

Develop and maintain preventive and predictive facilities maintenance programmes
Manage corrective/preventative maintenance activities to minimise downtime
Use of CMMS system for purchase orders, asset tracking and documentation

Compliance, Quality & Regulatory

Ensure facilities and utilities comply with GMP requirements
Support audits and inspections in line with business needs
Ensure facilities-related SOPs, risk assessments and validation documentation are maintained

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

Ensure safe systems of work, permits and contractor safety controls are in place
Manage environmental controls including waste, energy and emissions
Support site sustainability, energy efficiency and carbon reduction initiatives

Projects & Capital Works

Lead or support facilities-related capital projects and upgrades
Coordinate equipment installations, layout changes and building works as required
Manage budgets, schedules, contractors and commissioning activities site-wide
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within approved budget

People & Contractor Management

Manage external contractors and service providers site-wide
Foster strong collaboration with Production, Quality and EHS teams
Provide training to new and existing personnel as required

Financial & Performance Management

Help to prepare and manage facilities budgets and forecasts
Control operational costs while maintaining compliance and reliability
Track KPIs such as uptime, fuel and energy usage across the plant
Participate in training to enhance your role as necessary

Qualifications/ Experience:

Certificate or equivalent trade qualification in Engineering, Facilities Management or a related discipline
Proven experience managing facilities in a regulated manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of GMP, health & safety and environmental regulations
Experience managing utilities, HVAC and maintenance systems

Lean / Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience

For further information please contact: Karen Shiel on 087 7452487 or send CV to

Life Science Recruitment