Mechanical Utilities Engineer

Mechanical Utilities Engineer
Job Dept: Site Engineering Services
Reports to: Engineering Manager


Responsibilities: 

• Manage the execution of engineering and facilities-related projects within the group.
• Lead and implement equipment and process improvement initiatives across manufacturing and utilities.
• Ensure the effective execution of day-to-day preventive and demand maintenance activities.
• Establish performance goals, schedules, and timetables in collaboration with the Site Engineering Services Manager.
• Support and assist in managing project plans across manufacturing, utility, and facility areas.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to align with required schedules and compliance standards.
• Prepare capital expenditure (CapEx) requests related to facility, plant, and equipment needs.
• Develop and maintain monthly engineering performance metrics, including ownership of the Site Maintenance Excellence Program to drive operational efficiencies and cost savings.
• Ensure audit readiness and compliance with regulatory, corporate, and divisional engineering standards.
• Deliver timely management reports and maintain performance against relevant budgets.
• Promote cross-training within the department to sustain preventive maintenance objectives.
• Uphold and enforce safety standards and safe work practices.
• Implement continuous improvement through equipment and process upgrades.
• Support manufacturing equipment maintenance to meet legal and corporate standards.
• Liaise with Global Engineering and relevant stakeholders as needed.
• Oversee internal and external project execution for plant-related initiatives.
• Ensure full implementation of all relevant Quality, Engineering, and Safety policies.
• Supervise external contractors, including the development of performance metrics for third-party service providers.
• Drive quality and performance in vendor relationships through negotiation and management.
• Prepare and implement timely Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) plans.

Requirements:
Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree: Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Biomedical, Electronics) or Relevant Discipline

Desired Requirements:

• Experience in Chilled Water, boilers, Potable Water distribution, Compressed Air Generation, LPHW, Building Management Systems, Environmental Management Systems, Electricity, Building Safety Systems and Building regulations is desirable.

Technical/Business Knowledge -Job Skills/Experience Required:

• 5+Years experience in Facility and Utility Engineering, preferably in a cGMP environment.
• It may be necessary to re-design elements of manufacturing / utility / facility machinery to adapt to process conditions in order to improve efficiency with a demonstrated track record in managing budgets.
• Experience in a Electricity, LPHW, Chilled Water and Potable Waer distribution, Compressed Air Generation, Building Management Systems, Environmental Management Systems, Building Safety Systems and Building regulations is desirable.

For a confidential conversation about the role contact Owen Clancy at oclancy@sterlingengineeringeu.com By applying to this job post you agree that Sterling Engineering may process your personal data for recruitment purpose