Senior Process Engineer

Dolmen Engineering currently have a requirement for a Senior Process Engineer to support our PMO and Design teams. This position will be based in the Dolmen Engineering Dublin office.

The Process Engineer will support the PMO and Design team on projects across the Life Sciences sectors, including Pharmaceutical, Bio-Pharmaceutical, and MedTech. The process engineer will be responsible for all aspects of Process design and development of solutions to meet our clients' specifications. The process engineer will work across Equipment, Utilities and Facility projects.

Duties:

Leads all aspects of design, from Feasibility Analysis to Detailed Design, including PFD and P&ID development, process, and equipment sizing

Coordination of design with other design disciplines and equipment suppliers

Participation in Technical and Safety reviews, HAZOP and FMEA facilitation.

Liaising with clients and vendors

Design, Specification, and selection of process equipment

Develop specifications including URS, FRS, control philosophy, FDS and other project and process documentation

Review and assessment of user requirements and the preparation of Technical Queries to clarify client specifications.

Design Risk assessments

Project Management and co-ordination of process projects including design and design optimization.

Developing schedules / timelines and the management of all disciplines and overseeing deliverables

Leading and mentoring junior process engineers.

Process Design - Sizing, Energy and Mass Balances, etc

 Supporting the business development team in the preparation of technical proposals.

Assist with resource and spending forecasting and reporting out all costs monthly to client

Installation supervision and commissioning of the installed items/systems

Change control, project close out

Requirements

Bachelor Engineering (B.E. Hons. or higher) in Process Engineering or similar

You will have at least 8+ years demonstrable experience within the life science industry

Proven ability to successfully manage the delivery of projects., acting in a Client facing role on Equipment, Facility and Utility design projects

You will be energetic and dynamic with excellent people management, interpersonal and communication skills to operate within a project delivery environment.

Desirable Requirements

Proven experience in project management capacity, executing projects from inception to completion

Job description

Due to continued growth, Dolmen Engineering is looking to hire a Technical Engineering Coordinator to join our Dublin based Business Development and Sales team. The successful candidate will be welcomed into a highly personable and dynamic engineering-consulting environment. This role will report to the Business Development manager. The Engineering Sales coordinator will be responsible for supporting the team in its Business Development initiatives, assisting with the day-to-day operations of managing a Sales function.

As a Technical Sales Coordinator at Dolmen Engineering your day-to-day role would involve, but would not be limited to the following activities:

• Working with Dolmen’s technical team to develop commercial proposals, including the pricing strategy, for the Irish and European Life Sciences projects.
• Supporting the review, assessment, and response to Request for Proposals (RFPs).
• Optimization and maintenance of Dolmen’s existing CRM infrastructure to ensure system stability, data quality and continuous improvement in our CRM system.
• Optimizing sales efficiency by refining and updating the CRM system to develop integrated pipeline and reporting views.
• Support the Business Development team to forecast and manage the sales funnel by ensuring all customer interactions and opportunity updates are tracked and tasked appropriately.
• Manage the CRM tasks list, ensuring that tasks that support Dolmen’s sales strategy are addressed and closed.
• Support and as appropriate, train the Business Development team in the use of the CRM and other tools.
• Support the development of external presentations and marketing material.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Drive & discipline – ability to focus and work hard to achieve the right results
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task while paying close attention to detail
• Autonomy and Initiative

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience using a CRM software
• Technical writing experience
• An Engineering or technical background is preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work on multiple assignments.

Due to continued growth and success Dolmen Engineering is looking to hire a number of Senior Piping Designers. The successful candidates will be welcomed into a highly personable and dynamic environment. 

The candidate should have a strong working knowledge of piping design and standards in the Pharma, Bio-Pharma and Life Sciences sectors along with experience working in a 3D environment. 

Produce piping isometrics, electronic 3D models and project documentation required, in accordance with project requirements, codes, specifications and procedures on small to medium sized projects.

Candidate should be comfortable working in a collaborative environment and be equally comfortable with taking ownership of specific areas of design.

Roles and Responsibilities

• System walk downs and site surveys.
• Produce sketch isometrics from site surveys.
• Produce Equipment Layouts and models from vendor information.
• Reviewing Vendor Drawings
• Produce 3D models of equipment, piping and supports.
• MTO's
• Isometric generation from Process P&ID's.
• Clash checking for pipe clashes.
• Previous experience and familiarity in pharmaceutical / clean room piping design, specifications and construction is essential.

Education and Experience

• At least 5 years experience in a piping design role.
• Working knowledge of Pharma, Bio-Pharma and Life Sciences sectors.
• Knowledge of relevant piping codes and standards.
• Proven experience in 3D design required – Plant 3D knowledge an advantage.
• Relevant product and industry knowledge

Key Skills

• Excellent Piping Design Skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent software skills – NavisWorks / Word / Excel
• Keen attention to detail.

Document Controller / Project Administrator

Dolmen Engineering are expanding their existing team, in recruiting a Document Controller / Project Administrator to support projects from our Dublin office.

Are you an experienced Document Controller / Project Administrator with the ability to support the management and execution of projects from initiation to closeout?

We have a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Document Controller / Project Administrator to join our growing team in Dublin.

With excellent people skills, you have a proven ability to work in a dynamic and fast passed environment.

As Document Controller / Project Administrator, you will be responsible for receiving, recording and distribution of all documentation for the project.

A key part of your role will be to manage the recording, storage, transmitting and amendment of typical project documents as well as the understanding required to effectively communicate with project associates.

Duties

• Performs the submission and tracking of documentation including RFI's, technical submittals, IFC’s etc.
• Performs intake review of documents for completeness and accuracy while maintaining document workflow and ensuring correct approval process has been adhered to
• Assisting with processing updates to project documentation (plans, procedures, & manuals).
• Issues and maintains master documentation and supporting documentation. Coordinates document requests and stages documents for presentation during regulatory inspections.
• Provides guidance to internal departments in proper use of document change systems to ensure consistency of system usage.
• Ensuring documents adhere to the specific project naming convention/standards.
• Maintains departmental databases where necessary.
• Minimum 1 years' relevant experience within the construction/civil engineering industry
• Previous experience of document management systems essential
• Exceptional PC skills and excellent working knowledge of Microsoft suite essential.
• Highly organised, disciplined and detail-oriented with the desire to achieve excellence through your own initiative.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work on their own and as part of a multi-disciplined team.
• Ability to work well under pressure and within a strict deadline environment
• Experience of BIM 360 – Autodesk Construction Cloud, Sharepoint and ISO 19650 standards advantages.

Process Engineering Lead

Dolmen Engineering are expanding their existing Process Design team and now require a Process Engineering Department Lead to support and lead projects from our Dublin office. This is a key role for the company.

Are you an experienced Process Engineer with the ability to support the management and execution of projects from initiation to closeout?

We have a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Process Engineering Lead to join our growing team in Dublin.

With excellent people skills, you have a proven ability to work in partnership at all levels.

As Process Engineering Department Lead, you will lead and take ownership for stages of projects from concept to detailed design on projects largely within the Biopharmaceutical and Pharmaceutical industry.

Your responsibilities will include leading various stages of projects from concept to detailed design.

A key part of your role will be to support and mentor your team-members.

Duties

• Manage a team of Process Engineers, ranging from graduate to senior level.
  • Performance reviews
  • KPI’s
  • Project resourcing
  • CPD for team members
• Coordination of the Process Design Team to manage and achieve project deliverables and design optimisation.
• Delivery of agreed design scope within budget hours and schedule
• Design and specification of equipment and systems to current regulations and design standards.
• Selection/liaison with Suppliers for both standard and bespoke equipment
• Preparation of tender packages for process equipment
• Tender Bid Assessment both technical and commercial
• Technical input to project proposals.
• Technical input and support for Process Design Team
• Developing process solutions for new NPIs and new projects.
• Responsible for all project process deliverables
• Process calculations such as hydraulic calculations and relief device sizing
• Interfacing with client design team/end user
• Lead Technical and Safety reviews
• Design of process and utilities - preparation of PFDs, P&IDs, equipment sizing calculations.
• Development URS, FRS, P&ID’s, and other project and process drawings and documentation.
• Ensure the compliance of design in accordance with all codes and standards, policies and guidelines
• Coordination of design with other design disciplines and equipment suppliers.

Requirements

• Bachelor Engineering (B.E. Hons. or higher) in Chemical Engineering or equivalent
• Have 8+ years in Bio/Pharma/API Design
• Awareness of process safety engineering and process safety management
• Previous participation in HAZOPs and Design Risk Assessments
• Significant design experience in the Life Sciences sector
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Proven ability to successfully manage the delivery of projects., acting in a client facing role on Equipment, Facility and Utility design projects
• Proven ability to lead/manage a team of process engineers
• Energetic and dynamic with excellent people management, interpersonal and communication skills to operate within a project delivery environment.

Desirable Requirements

• Proven experience in project management capacity, executing projects from inception to completion.

Primary Responsibilities:

• To provide Engineering services to the plant, in order to maximise the availability of all API Process Equipment and Utilities. 
• To manage engineering projects within the API facility 
• To support the engineering teams in controlling uptime of process equipment and optimizing efficiencies both in equipment and process performance. 
• To support the Engineering team with the emphasis on continual operational improvements.
• To provide process engineering support and technical trouble shooting within the API facility. 
• To improve the operations and reliability of equipment and processes by the successful identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives. 
• To manage the execution of projects within the engineering group including specific Process Safety Projects.   To support the provision of process safety initiatives to the site.
• To liaise with Production to ensure equipment performance is maximized. 
• To liaise with Internal/External Engineering Personnel and contract maintenance providers in maintaining trouble shooting, and installing/commissioning equipment.
• To become the SME for all API Process Equipment and supporting Utilities.
• Utilisation of SME knowledge to drive continual improvement of Process Equipment PM’s.
• Oversee execution of Process Equipment PM’s and identify opportunities for improvement.
• To provide engineering support and technical trouble shooting to all site operations and reliability of equipment and processes by the successful identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives. 
• Leadership of process equipment commissioning and validation activities.
• Identification and project management of continuous improvement projects. Work closely with all site functions and other departments to deliver these continuous improvement projects.
• Preparation of feasibility studies and budget management for all assigned projects.
• Management and negotiation of external contracts and contractors.
• Support all major site initiatives and sites core goals.

Desired Skills and Experience

Education

• Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in process engineering, with relevant experience of batch processing, automation, project management, commissioning and validation, equipment reliability and continuous improvement.
• Working knowledge of distributed control systems, such as Delta V.
• This is a hand-on role requiring a logical and structured approach to resolving day to day engineering issues typical of a live manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements relating to the Healthcare industry is required.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and meeting the predefined quality requirements.

Project Manager

Dolmen Engineering is immediately seeking a Project Manager for our Life Science client site in Sligo.

The Project Manager will join our Contract Services team, and support our client's PMO function, in managing numerous packages of works across utilities, facilities, and equipment projects. The successful candidate will have experience in Facility and Utility projects.

Job Specification:

• Project Management of the Site Capital Project including management of project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manage project utility and equipment installation, commissioning, and qualification.
• Management of the Design Team and Project Contractors.
• Maintain Project Schedule and update in line with plan.
• Management of project change control and coordination of activities with the site.
• Follow-up and close out of actions arising from QA and Safety audits.
• Communicate project status to internal and external stakeholders.
• Comply with site GMP & EHS requirements both from a local, global, and regulatory perspective.
• Resolve technical issues in an effective & timely manner to support operations.
• Manage and coordinate external contractors as required from supplier agreements.
• Communicate effectively with client and engineering team.
• Ensure equipment/systems meets the required legal, divisional, and corporate standards.

 Experience & Skills for the role:

• Degree in Engineering or Project Management.
• 5+ years’ experience in Project Management/Engineering. 
• Proven experience in capital project delivery on Medical Device/Pharmaceutical site.

Description

Due to continued growth, Dolmen Engineering currently have a requirement for a Technical Recruiter to join our Contract Services team based in Parkwest Dublin. This role will report to the Contracts Services Manager. The recruiter will be responsible for both internal and external recruitment mandates, sourcing top talent and managing existing accounts, utilizing a variety of search methods focusing on the passive candidate market both internally and externally.

The successful applicant will have a passion for recruitment, an entrepreneurial spirit and enjoys a busy and dynamic environment, with a steady pipeline of positions to recruit. This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in a start-up style environment, allowing you to grow and develop with the business.   

Roles and Responsibilities

• Understanding internal talent needs within Dolmen Engineering and collaborating with function leads in the recruitment process.
• Understanding Clients recruitment needs and working with hiring managers to define role requirements.
• Identifying and attracting talent into the business from a wide variety of on and off-line sources, e.g., social networks, executive recruitment, developing networking channels, etc.
• Sourcing and screening candidates and submitting to hiring managers.
• Leading and managing the interview process with hiring managers and/or HR including post interview evaluations and providing interview feedback.
• Monitoring recruitment through to negotiation and candidate acceptance.
• Updating the ATS on a daily basis so as to ensure information is kept up to date.
• Support end to end recruitment to ensure timely turnaround times and 1st class Clients and candidate experience.
• Tracking recruitment performance versus KPI’s and identifying areas for improvement.
• Look to develop a pipeline of talent across the business to support future growth and bring a more strategic focus to recruitment.

Education and Experience

• Strong recruitment experience ideally within an engineering or other technical environment.
• Third level qualification in HR, Business, or a technical discipline and at least 2-5 years recruitment experience.
• Strong understanding of the various engineering disciplines within the Life Sciences Industry.
• Enjoys building client relationships
• Target driven

Key Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organization and planning.
• Persuasiveness/Influencing.
• Networking.
• Finisher, i.e., can close deals effectively and in a timely manner.

Validation Engineer

·   Ensure all aspects of activity within the Quality Engineering Group adhere to required policies and procedures, including safety and training.

·   Ensure that the plant meets the quality requirements of its customers with respect to Validation and Calibration, ISO 9001:2015 / ISO 13485:2016, In Vitro Diagnostics Directive, Division & Corporate Policies and other external standards.

• Be involved in all Validation Cross Functional Teams (CFT’s) at the site to ensure adherence to required policies and procedures, including safety and training.

• Assist in preparation and execution of validation protocols.
• Pre-approve and post-approve validation protocols and assessments from a quality system documentation perspective.

·   Liaise with Engineering and external vendors regarding equipment User Requirement Specifications (URS’s), Factory Acceptance Trials (FAT’s) and any other associated validation issues.

• Lead validation aspects of Facility, Utility, Equipment qualifications
• Conduct Test Method Validation, Gauge R&R
• Lead software validation and 21CFR Part 11 assessments

·    Assist in the development of the existing Validation Program at AIDD to ensure continued compliance to the necessary regulations.

·   Collate and Report on relevant Validation data/matrices.

·   Ensure prompt attention to the Quality Engineering Manager on areas of non-compliance.

• Ensure all Validation and Calibration documentation meets the requirements of Quality Records Procedures.

·   Develop and rollout ‘Validation Training’ for the site on subjects assigned by the Quality Engineering Manager.

·   Keep abreast of developments in customer requirements to ensure the plant continues to produce quality products under regulatory requirements.

·   Liaise with and seek appropriate advice from other company plants worldwide.

·   Participate as required in project activities to achieve plant goals.

·   Ensure all relevant employees are aware of Division and relevant International Standards and their implementation throughout the plant.

• Participate in identifying and implementing cost reductions, which do not adversely impact product quality.
• Complete all activities in a safe manner ensuring that any potential safety issues and areas for improvement are highlighted to Manager.