Abb Vie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow.
We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.
For more information about Abb Vie, please visit usJob Description We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join our engineering team in Manorhamilton Road, Sligo.
This position reports to the Capital Project Manager.This is a varied role, and you will be involved in everything from completing feasibility studies to leading commissioning and validation activities at a growing pharmaceutical manufacturing plant.
Roles and Responsibilities Project management of the execution of capital engineering projects within the site, following the Abbvie Project Lifecycle approach (typical project value range: anything up to €5 million).
Support the Operations Engineering Team in controlling uptime of process equipment and optimizing efficiencies both in equipment and process performance.
Improve the operations and reliability of equipment and processes by the successful identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.ensure safety standards are met and safe working practices adhered to at all times – RAMS, permit to work, training records, etc.
Qualifications Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline – Chemical/Process/Mechanical Engineering preferred.Must have demonstrated relevant site experience of one or more of the below: Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) process equipment trains (reactors, filter dryers, pumps, process pipework, milling, containment technology – gloveboxes, downflow booths, etc).
Cleanroom processing/utilities – HVAC, CIP systems, Purified water generation and distribution systems, Nitrogen, etc.Nice to have experience Experience of process engineering, with relevant experience of batch processing, automation, project management, commissioning and validation, equipment reliability and continuous improvement is desirable.
Electrical background – competency with electrical system design & installation (process equipment and site electrical infrastructure), familiar with ATEX regulations and requirements is beneficial.
Working knowledge of distributed control systems, such as Delta V.Additional Information Abb Vie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion.
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