Project Manager - Black Utilities, Pharma

Overview

PM Group's OTS department are currently seeking Senior Black Utilities Project Engineer for a substantial pharmaceutical project based in Westmeath.  Outsourced Technical Services (OTS) is an integral part of our ability to support clients across the complete project life cycle.  The successful candidate will work as part of the clients team in delivering the project.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, review and update existing system processes and performance to improve efficiency, reliability, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential hazards or vulnerabilities in utility systems and develop mitigation strategies, ensuring they meet operational requirements and industry standards.
• Lead CQV strategy and execution for black utilities (chilled water, LPHW, steam, compressed air), responsible for development of the maintenance strategy and for setting the handover requirements for black utility systems.
• Maintain technical documentation packs for black utility systems ensuring high standards
• Drive utility start-up readiness and performance verification.
• Operate and maintain major utility equipment (e.g., cooling towers, steam systems, electrical distribution, fire protection, water and waste management systems, dust extraction, etc), ensuring compliance with quality, safety and environmental expectations.
• Diagnose and resolve system failures and handle deviations (unexpected events) with support from the maintenance team, with minimal disruption to site operations.
• Monitor plant data and trends to lower carbon footprints, improve energy efficiency and support sustainability initiatives.
• Support the development of skillsets within the engineering team, developing training programs and delivering training to maintenance craft and other relevant personnel.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in related Engineering discipline
• Knowledge of BMS (Building Management Systems) and CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) would be advantageous
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with ability to understand a broad range of business and technical challenges, to translate strategy into measurable business benefits and to articulate key messages to senior stakeholders.
• Typically, 5+ years of working directly with industrial plant utilities in heavily regulated (like cGMP) environments.
• Experience supporting construction and commissioning activities on live sites.
• Familiarity with GMP requirements and working in regulated manufacturing facilities.