Process Plant Equipment Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY:

This role reports to the Rathdrum Site Technical Engineering Lead and will assist with activities associated with the Rathdrum site s core plant equipment. The objective is to ensure the highest levels of safety and availability of plant equipment and compliance with the company and regulatory standards.

Primary accountabilities are

• Support the development of the site strategy for plant equipment risk assessments
  
• Ensure compliance with all relevant company and regulatory policies
  
• Ensure that plant equipment is maintained in accordance with legislative requirements
  
• Developinto a site point of contact for Machinery Directive guidance
  
• Update and maintain relevant site Engineering Standards & Procedures
  
• Liaise with third party industry specialists to perform risk assessments and implement outcomes
  
• Scope, develop and lead new projects related to plant equipment improvements based on risk assessment recommendations
  
• Leadthe safety initiative called Safety Controls Alarms & Interlocks across multiple plants to identify current status for highlighting risks and developing mitigation plan for increasing safety compliance to latest safety control regulations.
  
• Survey current systems and develop Continuous Improvement initiatives
  

The role will report to the site Technical Engineering Lead and will have a strong relationship with the site Maintenance, Projects, Operations, Quality and EHS functions.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES :

Compliance

Ensure company, and regulatory agency policies and standards for plant equipment are fully complied with including Quality, EHS, FDA, HPRA, EPA, HSA

Interface with regulatory agencies during site audits and walk downs

Work closely with EHS, Operations, Automation and Maintenance personnel to ensure equipment is safe to operate & maintain

Utilise the site Change Control process for all site projects ensuring that all changes are captured and assessed/tested/closed out in a timely manner

Ensure safety files for plant equipment are maintained and updated as required

Act as Client representative for interactions with project delivery teams and OEM s in relation to Machinery Directive and risk assessments for plant equipment

Attend Factory Acceptance Tests at OEM manufacturing facilities

Ensure Pre-Startup Safety Reviews are completed prior to operation and use of existing, modified or new equipment.

Availability of Systems

Work closely with Maintenance, Utilities & Operations to ensure plant equipment reviews and upgrades are implemented in a timely manner to avoid production downtime

Collaboration and Influencing

Work with the Restart Project Team to execute a timely start-up to the Rathdrum facility

Collaborate closely with EHS, Operations and Maintenance in supporting problem investigation

Act as client representative on capital projects ref plant and utility scope

Be a champion for Health & Safety for the company

Support the implementation of corporate global policies, site and business specific guidelines and manufacturing SOPs

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Directly reports to the Utilities & Equipment Lead.

Strong working relationship with other functional areas such as Maintenance, Projects, Automation, Operations, Quality and EHS

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, honors grade.

3 years plus experience in GMP manufacturing environment.

Understanding of GMP and the Quality standards required in the API Manufacturing sector.

Experience of the Operation and Maintenance of Manufacturing & Utility systems within a regulated environment

Experience of Machinery Directive legislation & implementation within an ATEX environment would be a distinct advantage

Financial Accountability

Supporting the capital budget development related to plant equipment

Oversee external support companies for on-site work scopes and ensuring cost adherence

TECHNICAL SKILLS and COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Excellent oral and written communication skills report writing skills

Analytical approach, demonstrated problem solving skills, comfortable with use of spreadsheets

Ability to collaborate with and influence colleagues

Attention to detail, strong appetite for learning, ambitious