Utilities Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a Utilities Engineer to support manufacturing operations within a leading biopharmaceutical facility. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, compliant, and efficient manufacturing processes for assigned utility systems, and effective management of routine engineering activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the operation, maintenance, and lifecycle management of critical utility systems including Reverse Osmosis (RO), Water for Injection (WFI), Clean Steam, Purified Water, Compressed Air, and associated utility equipment.
• Support change control activities for the installation, upgrade, modification, and commissioning of utility systems and equipment.
• Ensure all utility-related activities are executed in compliance with GMP, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Investigate utility-related deviations, non-conformances, and operational issues using TrackWise or equivalent quality management systems.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to prevent recurrence.
• Conduct in-depth troubleshooting of equipment failures, utility disruptions, and performance issues to minimise downtime and production impact.
• Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, validation, quality, and production teams to ensure successful execution of utility projects and system improvements.
• Review and update engineering documentation including SOPs, maintenance procedures, risk assessments, and technical reports.
• Monitor system performance, reliability, and operational trends while identifying opportunities for optimisation and continuous improvement.
• Manage contractors and vendors involved in utility maintenance and project activities.

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience in change deviation management is preferred.
• Strong vendor management, process and manufacturing, and equipment lifecycle management experience.
• Good organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.