Facilities, Utilities and Energy Lead

AbbVie is seeking a Facilities Utilities and Energy Lead to provide leadership across site facilities utilities and energy management activities within the Engineering function at our manufacturing site in Carraigtwohill Cork. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the effective operation maintenance and continuous improvement of site facilities and utilities while driving energy efficiency compliance and operational excellence across the Cork site.

You will  lead the sites energy management programme in line with ISO 50001 standards support GMP manufacturing operations and work cross-functionally to improve site performance reduce costs and ensure compliance with EHS and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of facilities and utilities to support GMP manufacturing operations.
• Lead the site Energy Management Programme in accordance with ISO 50001 to maximise energy efficiency reduce energy consumption and meet site and corporate objectives.
• Develop implement and track facilities utilities and energy KPIs.
• Prepare monitor and manage energy budgets including electricity gas and water consumption as well as commercial and NPI-related costs.
• Review facility and plant performance to identify opportunities to improve reliability reduce downtime and enhance operational efficiency.
• Analyse data prepare reports and make recommendations to improve site facilities and plant operations.
• Identify initiate and deliver projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
• Lead and support the site Energy Team including audit preparation compliance and energy improvement initiatives.
• Monitor utility and energy usage across the site to identify significant energy aspects impacts and opportunities for reduction.
• Ensure energy considerations are integrated into capital planning procurement change control and equipment operation calibration and maintenance.
• Manage Facility Utility and Energy-related contracts including soft services pest control cleaning access control and key systems.
• Act as the Business Continuity Coordinator for Facilities BC activities.
• Represent the site on relevant global communities of practice.
• Promote energy awareness across the organisation and support internal and external communication relating to the energy management system.
• Support site reporting requirements including updates to Corporate EIIS EHS reporting and SEAI submissions.
• Lead and develop direct reports fostering a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Ensure adherence to EHS GMP company policies procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.

Qualifications :

• Relevant third-level qualification in engineering facilities management energy management or a related discipline or equivalent relevant experience gained in the pharmaceutical indusrty.
• 7 years experience in facilities utilities energy management or engineering within a pharmaceutical manufacturing or regulated environment.
• Experience managing preventative maintenance programmes utility systems and energy efficiency initiatives
• Previous people leadership or team supervision experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment..
• Must have strong CMMS experience and high level of computer literacy Excel Word and Powerpoint.
• Demonstrated experience in budget management KPI tracking and operational improvement delivery.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 50001 GMP and EHS requirements.
• Strong analytical problem-solving communication and stakeholder management skills.

Additional Information :

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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Work :

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Employment Type :

Full-time