LotusWorks is an Engineering Services provider specializing in managing Commissioning, Construction Services, Calibration, Operations & Maintenance scopes of work within global manufacturing facilities. LotusWorks operates globally across EMEA and North America partnering with the world's leading manufacturers across the Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical & Biologics, Medical Device and Data Centre sectors. Our team of Engineering and Technical professionals is immersed in cutting-edge technologies and innovations. LotusWorks is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, integral to our people-first approach.
As an Instrumentation Engineer working with the LotusWorks team, you will join our client site in the pharmaceutical sector. This job is based in a cutting-edge facility in Limerick.
Working with the LotusWorks team as an Instrumentation Engineer you will be responsible for provide support, direction and subject matter expertise on electrical & instrumentation issues during start up and then on into normal operations.
You will be primarily focused on the instrumentation / calibration / regulatory side of the discipline. You will be required to understand and own all aspects of our site calibration program and be able to talk to the site calibration programme to health authorities and regulatory bodies during audits.
The Instrumentation Engineer will review the current instrument equipment performance to prevent potential reliability issues & implement reliability monitoring programs to provide maximum availability of equipment.
Responsibilities:
- Own the site calibration program.
- Own and be responsible for all aspects of the instrumentation equipment installed on site, examples working on RCAi, Safety / quality deviations, equipment upgrades, obsolescence, project support, MTBF etc.
- Work with and liaise with health and regulatory authorities.
- Initiate and roll out new site calibration strategies and directives.
- Provide engineering support to both maintenance and equipment owners in your area of expertise.
- Ensure maintenance program is appropriate for reliable operation of equipment.
- Provide training to maintenance personnel on new equipment, methods & techniques.
- Follow up on issues identified by equipment owner or via the maintenance preventative maintenance program.
- Participate, raise, investigate & complete HSE & Quality observation/deviations write-ups as appropriate.
- Ensure Job Plans, data sheets & data loaders for addition to the computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS) are correct and contain sufficient detail.
- Lead reliability improvements to identify equipment obsolescence in advance to support planned replacement vs reactive replacement using existing & developing technologies.
- Identify & support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the maintenance program in the short & medium term to maintain a reliable plant.
- Analyse predictive & condition-based monitoring data to identify follow-up actions and prioritise implementation with equipment owners.
- Develop, Review & own Departmental SOP’s.
- Review Stores & Inventory levels of critical equipment.
- Carry out internal audits and periodic reviews of GMP activities to ensure compliance.
- Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance maintenance program.
- Ensure job plans, data sheets etc are correct and appropriately detailed.
- Provide support to team and site for all Instrumentation related topics as needed.
- Support development of calibration standards for maintenance team.
- Own the measurement of uncertainty program for the site.
Skills Required:
- 5+years’ experience in a maintenance/engineering role, ideally within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Demonstrated ability to act independently using good organisational skills.
- Proven ability to make good use of systems, procedures & processes.
- Working knowledge of relevant EU directives (e.g. ATEX, etc).
- Familiarity with the relevant national/international engineering standards (e.g. NSAI, NECI, NEC, IEC, ISO, CEN, ISA, CENELEC etc).
- Expertise in Troubleshooting and Equipment failure investigation.
Education / Licenses / Certifications:
- Provide specific qualifications (Bachelors, Degree, Apprenticeship etc.)
- Proof of education, licenses, and certifications will be required where applicable
Benefits:
- VHI Healthcare Cover
- Life Assurance
- Pension Contribution
- Training And Educational Assistance
- Annual GP Check-Up
- Extra Annual Leave
- Healthcare Screening
- Recognition Rewards
LotusWorks is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered.
