Electrical Engineer

Facilities, Site Services & Packing Manager

County Longford

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Electrical Engineer with a strong background in manufacturing and utilities systems. The role involves a blend of maintenance engineering, project management, and compliance-focused responsibilities, suited to professionals seeking to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Competitive salary plus KPI bonus, pension on offer (post probation). 

Key Responsibilities

• Drive implementation of corrective and preventative actions for electrical systems and equipment maintenance processes.
• Troubleshoot complex plant equipment issues and control systems, recommending effective corrective measures.
• Support investigations related to utility systems, control system deviations, and safety incidents.
• Participate in equipment design reviews, site acceptance testing, and installations.
• Oversee and manage third-party mechanical, electrical, and automation contractors.
• Interpret technical documentation such as P&IDs, system layouts, wiring diagrams, and specifications for maintenance planning and execution.
• Ensure strict adherence to industry regulations, engineering standards, and best practices.
• Contribute to and manage assigned budgets, including capital expenditure (CAPEX) planning.
• Design and specify clean and grey utilities, HVAC systems, piping, ducting, and controls, in line with cGMP standards.
• Manage small to medium-scale engineering projects involving utilities and HVAC systems.
• Prepare technical evaluations, test plans, and change control documentation to support system modifications.
• Promote and maintain a safe, clean, and compliant working environment by enforcing engineering and safety protocols

Key Performance Indicators

• Achievement of uptime targets for utilities and packaging equipment.
• Proactive avoidance of unplanned factory downtime through effective escalation and contingency planning.
• Delivery of maintenance and repairs within allocated budget.
• Full compliance with internal and external audits.
• Progress toward site sustainability goals (e.g., CO₂ emissions and water usage).
• Continuous improvement initiatives delivered to target.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline).
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in an electrical engineering role.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment (particularly with utilities or packaging systems) is advantageous.
• Comfortable working with engineering software and technical systems.
• Proven project management skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.