Mechanical Facilities Engineer

A fantastic opportunity now exists for a Mechanical Facilities Engineer to join our client’s pharmaceutical site based in Co. Waterford.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and control all aspects of utilities/facilities services, so that all facilities equipment is maintained to a high degree of efficiency.
• Provide all processes with a standard of service to meet required volume & yields (average monthly/annualized targeted uptime minimum 99.94%).
• Ensure that all safety and plant equipment are properly maintained and ready for operation.
• Ensure utilities/ facility systems are robust to ensure acceptable compliance to national, international, and regulatory standards.
• Participate in problem solving activities RCAs, 5 Whys, etc. in documentation of Facilities related issues and CIPs for the department.
• Operate utilities/facilities services efficiently and effectively, so that budgeted & non-budgeted cost reductions can be achieved.
• Provide mechanical support to Facilities Engineering Group and also Technical Services for the execution of Facilities capital projects.
• Assist Plant Facilities / Project Engineers with system re-design and optimization of plant services & equipment.

Education & Qualifications Required:

• Degree in Building Services /Mechanical Engineering or in an equivalent engineering discipline is desirable.
• 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing industry desired
• Experience of HVAC, Purified Water, Compressed Air, Steam, and general building services essential.
• Must be familiar with the regulatory and statutory requirements of the FDA, ISO and HSA.
• Decisive, good communicator, self-motivated.