Facilities Project Engineer

Team Horizon is seeking a Facilities Project Engineer for a leading pharmaceutical company in South Dublin.

Support the Facilities Project Manager in the delivery of Facilities-related capital and operational projects.

Why you should apply:

• This is an excellent opportunity to join a world class manufacturing operation, with an outstanding track record of reliably delivering high-quality medicines to patients around the world suffering serious illnesses.


• There is a strong culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the company to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives.


• Our client is developing the capability to produce all its medicines in Dublin, helping to ensure continuity of supply of our medicines as they expand internationally.

What you will be doing:

• Participate in the full project lifecycle, including concept development, scope definition, detailed design, execution, commissioning, and close-out, in accordance with the site Engineering Project Delivery process.


• Drive the safe execution of works in compliance with site procedures, corporate standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.


• Review project works for installation quality and complete system walkdowns, punch-list management, and system turnover activities.


• Provide technical and operational support for site Facilities systems, including but not limited to:
  HVAC System.


• Support the operation and maintenance of HVAC systems, including AHUs, chillers, HEPA filtration, isolator air handling, pressure cascades, and environmental control systems.


• Apply GMP and regulatory requirements related to temperature, humidity, differential pressure, and cleanroom classification.


• Interpret engineering documentation including P&IDs, ductwork schematics, and control logic.


• Support monitoring and alarm management through BMS / EMS systems, including calibration and data integrity requirements.


• Support the management of mechanical and electrical lift systems, including control panels, safety interlocks, and load requirements.


• Act as site SME for warehouse and vertical storage systems including maintenance, operation and lifecycle management.


• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements (e.g. LOLER, EN81).


• Coordinate preventive maintenance activities and contractor oversight.


• Review inspection reports, safety certificates, and support resolution of identified non-conformances.
  Electromechanical Door Systems.


• Support electro-mechanical door systems, including sensors, control units, actuators, and safety features.


• Assist in troubleshooting issues such as misalignment, sensor faults, or cycle failures.


• Ensure systems support GMP material and personnel flows and site segregation requirements.


• Support vendor performance management, servicing activities, and documentation review.


• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve Facilities preventive maintenance plans.


• Utilise computerised maintenance management systems and applications (e.g. CMMS/Maximo) to plan and document technical activities and asset spares management.


• Support planning, scheduling, and execution of site shutdowns and outage activities.


• Contribute to system reliability, compliance, and inspection readiness


• Support cross-functional coordination with Engineering, Quality, EHS, and Operations as required.


• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.


• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment, preferably biopharmaceutical.


• Working knowledge of Facilities systems and infrastructure within a regulated manufacturing site.


• Equipment troubleshooting and maintenance strategies and systems.


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.


• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

What you need to apply:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.


• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment, preferably biopharmaceutical.


• Working knowledge of Facilities systems and infrastructure within a regulated manufacturing site.


• Equipment troubleshooting and maintenance strategies and systems.


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.


• Effective written and verbal communication skills.


• Experience supporting Facilities systems within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.  Familiarity with GMP and Good Documentation Practices.


• Experience supporting capital project delivery in an operational manufacturing environment.


• Ability to build effective working relationships and partnerships at all levels of the organisation.


• Experience working with CMMS systems (e.g. Maximo/SAP).


• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, self-motivated approach.


• Demonstrated leadership potential and a flexible, team-oriented work ethic.


• Commitment to treating colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders with dignity and respect.