Project engineer

Contract: 12 + Month Location: Sligo Responsibilities: * To provide Engineering services to the plant, in order to maximise the availability of all Site Process Equipment and Utilities. * To support the engineering teams in controlling uptime of process equipment and optimizing efficiencies both in equipment and process performance. * To support the Engineering team with the emphasis on continual operational improvements. * To provide process engineering support and technical trouble shooting within the site. * To improve the operations and reliability of equipment and processes by the successful identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives. * To liaise with Internal/External Engineering Personnel and contract maintenance providers in maintaining, troubleshooting and installing/commissioning equipment. * To provide engineering support and technical trouble shooting to all site operations and reliability of equipment and processes by the successful identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives. * Preparation of feasibility studies and budget management for all assigned projects. * Management and negotiation of external contracts and contractors. * Support all major site initiatives and sites core goals. ESSENTIAL Requirements * Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline (Mechanical/Chemical/Process) * 5 years + strong site experience in API Manufacturing / OSD Manufacturing / BioPharm but will consider more junior (3 years) if they have relevant project site experience. * Proven track record in delivering Capital Projects ndash; new equipment, utilities, facilities, etc. * Good knowledge of change control and C Q processes/execution. Must have demonstrated relevant site experience of one or more of the below: * API process equipment trains (reactors, filter dryers, pumps, process pipework, milling, containment technology ndash; gloveboxes, downflow booths, etc.). * Drug Product equipment (tablet press, roller compaction, tablet coater, material handling ndash; post hoists, blenders, milling ndash; Quadro Comils, etc.) * Cleanroom processing/utilities ndash; HVAC, CIP systems, Purified water generation and distribution systems, etc. * Knowledgeable/competent with executing change control. * Experience in process engineering, with relevant experience of batch processing, automation, project management, commissioning and validation, equipment reliability and continuous improvement. * Working knowledge of distributed control systems, such as Delta V. * This is a hand-on role requiring a logical and structured approach to resolving day to day engineering issues typical of a live manufacturing environment. * Knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements relating to the Healthcare industry is required. * Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and meeting the predefined quality requirements. DESIRABLE * Trackwise change control system experience. * Electrical background ndash; competency with electrical system design installation (process equipment and site electrical infrastructure), familiar with ATEX regulations and requirements. For immediate consideration please forward your CV to