Facilities Engineer

Description Facilities Engineer About Astellas At Astellas we are making treatments that matter to people. We are tackling the toughest health challenges putting the patient at the heart of every move we make. Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn’t a buzzword - it’s a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division. We have developed ground-breaking, innovative medicines in immunology, oncology and urology. Our medicines are extending and saving the lives of cancer patients, making transplantation possible and improving the quality of life for those living with conditions where needs are often overlooked. We take a patient-focused approach, that allows us to convert brilliant early science into treatments and solutions that directly improve and save patients’ lives. From lab to clinic to patient, we focus on the most promising science, empower the best talent to pursue it, and develop life-changing solutions alongside the best partners. The Opportunity As a Facilities Engineer, you will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, regulatory compliance, procurement, and continuous improvement of all Facilities systems and equipment. You will oversee the implementation and adherence to the Energy Management System, ensuring that efficiency reviews of Facilities systems operations are conducted regularly. Additionally, you will play a key role in the efficient design review of all new equipment and processes, ensuring they align with best practices and sustainability goals. Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operational/maintenance procedures to ensure best practices and regulatory compliance.
• Continuously improve Facilities and energy management systems for optimal operational and maintenance efficiency.
• Act as the SME owner of GMP & Non-GMP systems as required.
• Troubleshoot process-specific equipment and generate data/reports for Annual Product Quality Reviews and regulatory submissions.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional teams and support change control and commissioning/qualification activities.
• Maintain and improve the Energy Management System, ensuring compliance with energy policies, objectives, and relevant regulations.

Essential Knowledge & Experience

• Third-level qualification in Engineering or Science, or extensive proven experience in relevant fields, with experience in Pharmaceutical, Industrial, or Semiconductor processes.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, system validation, HVAC & Clean Systems (e.g., Purified Water, Pure Steam, WFI), and control systems; experience in Energy Management Systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with Health and Safety, Fire Systems, and Environmental Control Systems; excellent interpersonal, communication, and supervisory skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach, good documentation practices, and a flexible work attitude.

Education

• Third level qualification in an Engineering or Science discipline, or extensive related proven experience in the required areas.

Additional Information

• This is a permanent full-time position.
• Position is based in Tralee, Ireland.
• This position requires you to be 100% on site/in the office.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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