Senior COHE LOTO Engineer

Job Description: Senior COHE / LOTO Engineer

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Job Title: Senior COHE / LOTO Engineer

Location: Limerick

Contract Type: Staff or Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced COHE / LOTO Coordinator to support a large-scale biopharma commissioning project. This role will be responsible for the development implementation and management of Control of Hazardous Energy (COHE) and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) systems across a complex multi-system facility during commissioning and start-up activities.

The project involves the safe energisation and commissioning of upstream and downstream bioprocessing systems including bioreactors CIP/SIP systems chromatography filtration and associated utilities. This includes ensuring all hazardous energy sources are accurately identified controlled and managed throughout construction commissioning and qualification phases to support safe and compliant system start-up.

This is a highly safety-critical site-based role requiring strong technical expertise excellent coordination skills and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced multi-contractor commissioning environment. It is ideally suited to experienced professionals with a proven track record in implementing COHE/LOTO programmes within regulated biopharma or pharmaceutical facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive COHE plans for all in-scope equipment prior to and during commissioning activities.
Identify assess and document hazardous energy sources including electrical mechanical hydraulic pneumatic chemical and thermal systems.
Conduct field verification of all LOTO procedures to ensure accuracy compliance and site applicability.
Maintain and manage all LOTO devices tags hasps and lockout kits across the facility.
Support commissioning and start-up teams to ensure strict adherence to hazardous energy control procedures at all times.
Coordinate COHE/LOTO requirements with the main contractor Emerson Automation vendor teams and Utilities.
Serve as the site SME for hazardous energy control providing technical guidance and oversight to all personnel.
Maintain up-to-date COHE documentation aligned with site EHS requirements and the Permit to Work system.
Support risk assessments and updates to COHE documentation in line with evolving system configurations during commissioning.
Ensure all activities are executed in compliance with applicable safety legislation and site-specific procedures.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering Biotechnology Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline
• 10 years experience in Commissioning & Qualification / CQV / Validation
• Strong working knowledge of GMP requirements FDA and EMA regulations
• Strong hands-on upstream and downstream bioprocess knowledge
• Extensive experience working with Bioreactors Filtration and concentration systems
• Excellent documentation communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Other Requirements

• This is a site-based role. Must be able to commit to a minimum 40-hour work week with flexibility based on project needs.
• Willingness to travel within Ireland and internationally if required.
• Eligible to work full-time in Ireland.