Job Description

Project Engineer – Technical Services

Based within a Dublin manufacturing facility, the role will lead projects, taking the role of Engineering Team Leader, from project concept design through to front end design stage,  Construction/Installation through to validation/commissioning and hand over, as per Engineering SOP for ‘Project Management’ ensuring that projects are completed to specification, within budget and on programme. This role will work cross functionally with groups such as Quality, Regulatory Authorities, external consultants.

Roles and Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• To liaise with the project requester and define exactly the project brief.
• To liaise with customer department as well as other Business Unit departments and support departments as required such as EHS, Tech Services, and Logistics etc.
• To attend regular planning meetings as required to ensure plant downtime is agreed.
• To make justifiable decisions at all times which will not compromise quality, capacity, flexibility, operability, security or EHS compliance.
• To immediately report to the Engineer Project Manager any deviations from the project plan which would have an impact on quality, specification, programme or cost.
• To ensure that adequate training is provided to Engineering personnel, and to assist in any way that is practical.
• Chairing of design review meetings, site meetings, haz-ops, project meetings etc.
• To ensure that Projects are handled and managed using the ’team’ approach.
• Ensuring that the Engineer and the Department as a team are kept up to date in current engineering technology and work practices by attending, with approval, relevant seminars, exhibitions, training/educational courses and by reading engineering literature.
• To follow up snags ensuring that the project is completed fully, before closing the Capital Account.
• To communicate effectively within the Department Function and particularly with the customer.
• Ensure that all procedures described in the Department SOP’s or WI’s and Guidelines are strictly adhered to.
• To ensure that plant hand over, including the preparation of documentation packages is carried out in a controlled and punctual manner as per procedures.
• To plan, manage, co-ordinate and design the ’front-end’ design of the project whilst evaluating quality and value relative to practicalities.
• Preparation of equipment specifications, budget estimates, scope documents, IA submittals, purchase requisitions, cost control data sheets, meeting minutes and circulation of same.
• To prepare installation specifications as per Standard Procedures and to complete AWP’s for all work.
• To act as safety lead in line with construction regulations 2013 and appoint PSDP and / or PSCS as required. Also, to ensure EHS risk assessment carried out and actioned prior to capital submittal.
• Ensure that change control procedures are strictly adhered to.
• To ensure that current regulations, standards and work practices are adhered to for all project work, i.e. FDA, HSA, HPRA, EPA, British Standards, USP, ETCI etc.
• To oversee and control CAD services to ensure drawings are registered, prepared, checked, approved, circulated and controlled as per SOP
• To source, select, procure, inspect, approve and oversee installation of equipment, machines and systems.

 Key skills and Experience

• The ideal candidate must have third level Engineering qualification (NFQ Level 8 or higher)
• Lean qualification, ideally Black belt is desirable.
• For Engineers working on ‘Direct-Impact’ projects, they should have minimum 3 years pharma experience, and 5 years total experience. For Engineers working on ‘Indirect – Impact’ projects, they should have minimum 5 years’ experience

Behaviors & competencies:

• A “ can do” attitude and genuine enthusiasm for driving improvements
• A positive mindset of Safety First
• Strong communication skills; written & verbal.
• Must be able to build strong relationships cross functionally.
• Must be agile and capable of monitoring trends, forward planning and adapting to meet the needs of the business.
• Make timely decisions at the right level with the right data, and support them once made.
• Ability to effectively prioritise and handle multiple tasks
• Use of problem solving tools in a collaborative manner
• Collaborates: A confident team player who can work with a high degree of autonomy.
• Decision Quality: Ability to make good and timely decision that keep the organisation moving forward.
• Ensures accountability: Holds themselves and others accountable for meeting commitments.
• Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Nimble learner
• Situational adaptability: ability to adapt approach and demeanour to match the shifting demands of different situations.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

For further information contact: Tom Doyle at kppm.  P: 086 8295938 | E: tom@kppm.ie

or email tom@kppm.ie

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