A Utilities Engineer – Heat Pumps & Boilers is required by CareerWise Recruitment for our Waterford based pharmaceutical client. If you are a Mechanical Engineer and you support the Commissioning, Qualification, and Verification (CQV) efforts for the installation and integration of the pump equipment and two boiler equipment packages in a GMP pharmaceutical, then this is the position for you !!!
THE ROLE:
- Lead and support CQV activities for heat pump and boiler systems, including:
- Design Qualification (DQ) review
Commissioning protocol generation and execution (FAT, SAT,)
Verification of mechanical installation (piping, pumps, exchangers, valves)
System walkdowns and punch list resolution
Review and approval of P&IDs, datasheets, isometrics, and turnover packages - Review and contribute to the design and layout of mechanical systems Oversee vendor equipment delivery, installation, and field verification
- Interface with building management systems (BMS/EMS) for control and
- monitoring setup.
- Support tie-in and integration planning with existing utility networks (steam, hot water, chilled water, etc.)
- Generate and review engineering and CQV documentation per site GMP standards, including
- Utility Impact Assessments
- Risk assessments and URS traceability
- Turnover package compilation and support handover to Operations
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Liaise with project teams, contractors, vendors, validation, and QA to ensure
- mechanical systems are installed and qualified per cGMP and safety requirements
- Participate in project and CQV meetings, tracking action items to resolution
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- 3- 5+ years of experience in mechanical systems implementation on
pharmaceutical/biotech facilities. - Experience in CQV for utility systems (preferably boilers, heat pumps, HVAC, chilled/hot
water) - Srong understanding of GMPs, GEP,
- Familiarity with ASME B31.3, PED, and relevant mechanical/utilities standards
- Previous experience with green or energy-efficient technology integration (e.g., heat pumps)
- Ability to read and redline P&IDs, isometrics, and mechanical schematic
- Understanding of site utility systems and their impact on GMP manufacturing.
Please call Louise Mulligan today for further information on 0949003979 or email: lmulligan@careerwise.ie
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