Who We Are:
NIRAS Ireland specializes in design and delivery of process-driven projects. We provide Project Management, Engineering Design, Project and Managed Service resources to the advanced Process Manufacturing, Life Science, Food & Beverage sectors across Ireland and internationally.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Company Healthcare Plan.
- Company pension contributions.
- Company Shares Scheme.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- CPD Opportunities.
- This permanent position can be based in Dublin with the flexibility to balance work between remote and in the office.
Role Summary:
The Process Engineer will be responsible for design and development of solutions, across manufacturing processes, equipment, utilities and facility projects along with the PMO and design team. Ideally, the candidate will have 3-5 years of process design and operations experience across the Life Sciences sectors, including Pharmaceutical and Bio-Pharmaceutical.
Duties:
- Coordination of design with other design disciplines and equipment suppliers.
- Support the design, from Feasibility/ Concept design to Detailed Design, including PFD and P&ID development, process and equipment sizing, material and energy balances for the design throughout.
- Prepare process data sheets and/or sketches for all process equipment items, giving process and dimensional data if appropriate.
- Process data for Instrument data sheets, selection of instruments, Relief data sheets, line list and piping specifications.
- Identify electrical requirements for the related electrical loads.
- Prepare Technical Data Specifications (TDS) based on the equipment sizing, codes & standards as applicable.
- Participation in Technical and Safety reviews, HAZOP and FMEA facilitation.
- Assist in developing specifications including URS, FRS, control philosophy, FDS and other project and process documentation.
- Assist in developing schedules, timelines, resource and spending forecasting and reporting.
- Installation supervision and support during commissioning of the installed items/systems.
- Change control. QMS systems compliance.
- Perform calculations to facilitate the selection and specification of process and utilities equipment including:
-Line hydraulics (Sizing), Pump sizing & evaluations.
-Flow Orifice calculations
-Oxygen depletion calculations.
-Safety and emergency relief valve calcs and sizing
- Travel based on the project location.
Requirements:
- Bachelor Engineering (B.E. Hons. or higher) in Process/ Chemical Engineering or similar.
- At least 3+ years demonstrable experience within the life science industry.
- Experience withing the Chemical and Food and Beverage sector will be advantageous
- Knowledge on the HAC (Hazardous Area Classification) drawings and ATEX requirements, PED (Pressure Equipment Directive) guidelines.
- Knowledge of Codes & Standards of Process Equipment.
- Knowledge of cGMP, HACCP, ISPE, and ISO standards
- Be proficient in excel for the templates – Project/Process specific.
- Working knowledge of calculation software such as Pipe-Flo, AFT etc..
- Be energetic and dynamic with excellent people management, interpersonal and communication skills to operate within a project delivery environment.
- Ability to work on own initiative and leading and executing projects from inception to completion.