Utilities Engineer

Athlone, Co Westmeath
Contract
Full-time

2 months ago

Utilities Engineer - Contract Role - MidlandsWe're supporting a pharmaceutical manufacturing site in the Midlands area in the search for a skilled Utilities Engineer. This is a full-time, onsite position focused on the operation, compliance, and development of key utility systems in a GMP-regulated setting.Key Focus Areas:

Black Utilities: including water treatment, boilers, refrigeration, HVAC, heat pumps, cooling towers, fire systems, wastewater, and LPHW systems.
System compliance and performance - support both maintenance and new installations.
Reporting line into site-level engineering leadership.

Core Responsibilities:

Support the delivery and integration of new utility systems in coordination with project stakeholders.
Develop and optimise maintenance strategies (e.g. FMECA, spare parts, SAP routines).
Ensure regulatory compliance across safety, environmental, and quality systems (e.g. Legionella, insurance audits, EPA).
Lead upskilling initiatives for site maintenance personnel.
Manage vendor relationships and service contracts related to utilities.
Contribute to site-wide energy and sustainability programmes.
Represent the site in wider utilities working groups.

Experience Required:

Engineering degree (Level 8 or equivalent).
Minimum 7 years' experience working with utilities in a GMP manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of water systems, boilers, refrigeration, and related infrastructure.
Proficiency with BMS, CMMS, and reliability-focused maintenance strategies.
Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Morgan McKinley

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