International Automation Consultant at Blackfield Associates | PLC | DCS | MES
Site Electrical Engineer | Cork, Ireland | Perm Hire
Worker Type: This is an on-site position
Target Start Date: April/May
Right now, Blackfield Associates are looking to speak with well-experienced Electrical Engineers to support one of our key biopharmaceutical clients in Cork, Ireland. This would be a staff hire role as a Site Electrical Engineer / Electrical SME, ensuring site standards, system design, installation, and commissioning. There will also be significant capital project responsibilities associated with this role in line with site expansion plans.
Example Responsibilities:
* Contribute to enhancement and management of the site electrical infrastructure (reliability and long-term sustainability).
* Oversee electrical projects and provide specialist expertise.
* Lead the design of electrical schematics, including instrument wiring, loop diagrams, MCC layouts, and general lighting/service schematics.
* Establish maintenance programs for electrical assets (switchgear and control systems).
* Develop and expand preventive maintenance programs.
* Support electrical maintenance activities (thermographic surveys, LV and HV maintenance, PAT testing, and compliance).
* Maintain up-to-date electrical specifications and documentation.
* Manage electrical contractors, ensuring compliance, regulations, and deliverables.
* Maintain and improve facility electrical systems, including lighting, emergency lighting, UPS, small power, BMS, fire alarms, access control, CCTV, containment, earthing, lightning protection, transformers, and MV/LV panels.
* Diagnose electrical issues, troubleshoot process-related failures, and implement corrective measures using modern lean methodologies.
* Ensure that project designs and installations comply with EU directives, including ATEX directives, and CE marking.
Qualifications & Experience:
* BEng education in Electrical Engineering or similar.
* Extensive experience working to GMP industry standards (ideally life sciences).
* Skilled in electrical circuit design and HV/LV design and operations.
* Track record managing electrical documentation.
* Insight into preventive maintenance methodologies.
* Solid awareness of ATEX directives, ETCI wiring regulations.
* ATEX environment experience is advantageous, IEC standards, and EHS.
* Proven ability to manage projects from inception to completion.
If you're thinking of a change and are interested to learn more, apply now OR message me directly!
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering, Project Management, and Manufacturing
Industries: Biotechnology Research, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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