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Head of Engineering

Employer
Hyper Recruitment Solutions
Location
County Roscommon
Salary
Dependent on Experience
Closing date
23 Sep 2019

Job Details

Are you an experienced Engineering Manager keen to take a step into a more senior role? We currently have a Head of Engineering role available which would be well suited for someone ready to take this step.

We are currently looking for a Head of Engineering to join a growing chemicals company based in the County Roscommon area of Ireland. The company manufacture fine chemicals and supply the food, pharmaceutical, fragrance and cosmetics / toiletries sectors.

As the Head of Engineering you will be responsible for leading and managing the site engineering teams to provide engineering support to operations and facilities activities. Key roles include management, planning and delivery of all maintenance and engineering activities at the site. The focus of the work will be to ensure that processes operate safely and efficiently, and in compliance with ISO regulation.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Your duties as the Head of Engineering will be varied however the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:

1. Develop and implement the business unit's strategy for asset care and drive significant improvement in overall engineering performance through direction of the engineering teams involved with the installation and ongoing maintenance of business unit process equipment, utilities and facilities.

2. Reduce maintenance costs whilst simultaneously improving asset reliability and availability by implementing improved maintenance techniques through the use of appropriate improvement tools (E.g. reliability centred maintenance, risk based approach, HAZOP, HACCP, etc.). Ensure, though suitable training that technical expertise and knowledge of key equipment and utilities exists within the business. Assume a lead role in the selection and introduction of new capital assets.

3. Provide technical expertise and advice on the design & procurement of process equipment, utilities and facilities to be used for the manufacturing, packaging and storage of a wide range of chemical and biochemical products. Assist in the preparation and management of budgets. Plan and control engineering revenue spend to budget. Plan procurement of equipment and services for new company requirements.

4. Develop, implement and manage the site maintenance strategy to ensure that plant and facilities are maintained according to the relevant process safety requirements and are compliant with statutory regulation and company procedures. Develop, maintain and improve engineering procedures to execute all engineering activity in a safe and compliant way. Ensure that all engineering activities are completed in compliance with HSA requirements including the provision of Risk assessments and method statements for all relevant activities.

A full job description can be provided.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

To be successful in your application to this exciting opportunity as the Head of Engineering we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history:

1. Relevant degree in an Engineering or Chemistry focussed discipline, eg. Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. In addition to this you will be expected to demonstrate significant engineering experience in the pharmaceutical industry/fine chemical industry, with proven experience working in a responsible position of leading, developing and coaching engineering teams.

2. Experience of providing process engineering support to chemical development and/or commercial chemical manufacturing operations. Knowledge of ISO systems, and building services such as chilled water plant as well as working knowledge of Building Management Systems.

3. Knowledge of maintenance reliability techniques as well as experience of the Safety Management of contractors. A background in process safety would be preferred.

Key Words: Engineering Manager | Head of Engineering | Projects Engineer | Maintenance Engineer | Process Engineer | Chemicals Manufacturing | Fine Chemicals

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer who are certified by Investors in People for talent development. We therefore welcome applications for any interested parties who fulfil the role requirements for this position. HRS is a company exclusively supporting the science and technology sectors, and is made up of a collaboration of recruitment professionals and scientists. We look forward to helping you with your next career moves.

Company

Hyper Recruitment Solutions is a specialist and highly compliant recruitment consultancy dedicated to the Science and Technology sectors.

Hyper Recruitment Solutions (HRS), founded and run by Ricky Martin and in partnership with Lord Alan Sugar, has a wealth of recruitment expertise as well as compliance and commercial awareness. We offer a range of permanent, temporary and contract staff.

Our vision is to provide recruitment solutions which will assist in the improvement and quality of life for all. To do so, HRS will focus on the support of sectors whose primary focus is in making the world a better place. This could be working for a Pharmaceutical company who is developing new and existing therapeutics or an FMCG business who is making the latest consumer products in a sustainable and efficient way. We want to provide a service to those areas of actual need which will have an impact on us all.

We provide services across a broad range of industries including the following specialist sectors:

• Biotechnology
• Pharmaceutical
• Medical Device
• Clinical Research
• CMO / CRO
• Food / FMCG
• Engineering
• Science

With all jobseekers we are looking to form close relationships where we can offer you the most accurate and useful advice. We intend to not only find and present the most ideal career options to you, but we want to provide advice on the entire recruitment process. We are a business who listens and advises and as shown on our website we have a clear ‘candidate commitment’ to ensure your search is in the most professional and capable hands. Some of the key areas we focus on include:


• Quality Assurance (including Qualified Persons)
• Clinical Research (all phases and therapeutic fields)
• Bioinformatics
• Research & Development
• Consumer Insight and Sensory
• Lean and Continuous Improvement
• Engineering (all disciplines)
• Manufacturing, Scale up and Technology Transfer
• Packaging and Sustainability 
• Medical Affairs
• Sales and Business Development
• Information Systems & Technology
• Executive Appointments


HRS has been awarded membership to the REC (Recruitment and Employment Confederation) and APSCo (Association of Professional Staffing Companies). This is to assure all clients and candidates that our processes and practices comply with all relevant government and recruitment industry regulations.

Lord Sugar, Ricky Martin and everyone at HRS look forward to working with you. Please do not hesitate to visit our website www.hyperec.com or contact us via
Telephone: 02032 255 120
Email:info@hyperec.com


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Company info
Website
Telephone
0203 910 2980
Location
Amshold House
Goldings Hill
Loughton,
Essex
IG102RW
GB

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