LSC have a great contract opportunity for an Automation Engineer (Utility Systems) to join a Dublin based Biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines that can help patients overcome serious diseases and improve their quality of life.
Reporting to the Associate Director Automation Systems the Automation Engineer (Utility Systems) will support Utility Automation Control systems such as the Waste Water Treatment plant PLC/SCADA system, Utility Automation OEM systems, Electrical Automation System and Building Automation System. The automation engineer works closely with other resources such as operations, I&C engineers, electrical team, projects team as well as other internal resources & external engineers to deliver upgrade projects.
ABOUT THE PROJECT - KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supporting Utility Automation Control systems;
- Waste Water Treatment plant PLC/SCADA system, Utility Automation OEM systems, Electrical Automation System and Building Automation System.
- Working with SCADA and PLC/HMI environments
- Support upgrade projects.
- Provide troubleshooting and hands-on support to resolve technical issues.
- Scheduling and coordinating work to tight deadlines.
- Ensuring that equipment works to its specification.
- Creating and carrying out test procedures and automation change controls.
- Liaising with installation/project engineers.
- Supervising engineering, vendors and technical staff.
- Writing reports and documentation.
- Writing work instructions.
- Ensuring safe working conditions.
- Training maintenance and operative staff where appropriate.
- Attend Software Factory Acceptance and Site Acceptance Testing.
- Maintaining and developing change control systems.
ABOUT YOU - ARE YOUR SKILLS A MATCH?
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering/Computer Science, or a related engineering field or its equivalent.
- At lease 5 years experience providing automation system solutions and support to manufacturing organisations in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry or similar is required.
- Experience during project delivery and operations support.
- Experience with Rockwell and Siemens Automation Platforms. Experience of ABB PLC/SCADA platforms would be an advantage.
- The candidate will have demonstrated proficiency communicating and collaborating at a variety of levels, coupled with excellent organisation and planning skills.
- Experience of Windows Server, SQL and Active Directory would be an advantage.
- A good understanding of computer networking, Subnets, VLANs and Firewall rules.
- In addition, problem solving, critical thinking and project management ability is essential. Proven success working well in a team environment with flexibility to react to changing business needs is required.
- Ability to keep work pace and meet deadlines. Good organising and planning skills.
- Strong leadership and communication skills. Problem solver with a focus on achievement of overall project goals.
- Proven success working well in a team environment with flexibility to react to changing business needs.
- Ability to anticipate, evaluate and resolve multiple, simultaneous project issues, delays and problems by utilising technical, project management, and business expertise.
- Working knowledge of GAMP software development lifecycle, ANSI/ISA-S88 industry standards.
- Thorough knowledge of Pharmaceutical Industry Regulations (cGMP/cGLP, OSHA, EPA/EQB) required.
- Experience of Validated and Non Validated Control System Documentation practices.
Note: Are you currently eligible to work in Ireland? As this is a contract opportunity you will need to hold a Stamp 1G/Stamp 4 visa to apply!
Apply via this advert or contact Paul O'Driscoll at 021 4777 329 if you have any more questions about this exciting opportunity!
