Background:

Veolia is Ireland’s leading environmental services company. We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water solutions and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy. We offer all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance.

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

Black Utilities Lead Technician

Location: Blanchardstown

Hybrid/Onsite: Onsite 

Duration: Permanent

Hours: 39 Hours per week ( 07:30 to 16:00)

Overview of the role:

The Black Utilities Lead is responsible for the reliable operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of all black utility systems supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.

The role ensures uninterrupted supply of critical utilities while maintaining full compliance with: cGMP requirements Regulatory standards, Site Quality Systems

This position acts as the technical link between:

• Site Management
• Utilities Shift Teams
• Engineering & Maintenance
• External Vendors

The Black Utilities Lead also provides subject matter expertise in utility performance, troubleshooting, and lifecycle reliability. This role is critical in ensuring:Manufacturing continuity, Product quality protection, Regulatory compliance, Asset reliability

Failure of black utilities can directly impact pharmaceutical production, making this a key GMP-supporting position.

Duties of the role include; 

Utilities Operations

• Ensure continuous operation of black utility systems including:
• Steam
• Condensate
• Chilled Water
• Cooling Water
• Compressed Air
• HVAC support systems
• Monitor system performance and escalate risks to supply continuity
• Act as technical lead for troubleshooting and fault resolution
• Support commissioning and project activities when required

Maintenance & Reliability

• Lead reactive maintenance to minimise production impact
• Support development and optimisation of preventive maintenance programs
• Ensure equipment is maintained in accordance with:
• cGMP
• Site procedures
• Engineering best practice
• Identify critical spare parts and maintain appropriate MRO levels

Team Leadership

• Direct daily activities of Utilities Technicians
• Coordinate work with:
• Site Manager
• Utilities Coordinator
• Clean Utilities Lead
• Chair shift pass-down meetings
• Drive closure of operational actions

Continuous Improvement

• Apply continuous improvement methodologies to:
• Enhance system reliability
• Improve energy efficiency
• Reduce downtime risk
• Collaborate with Engineering to introduce innovative solutions

Compliance

• Ensure all utility work aligns with:
• cGMP
• Change Control
• Maintenance Procedures
• Complete training in line with site training plans
• Support audit readiness and inspection compliance

Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as primary contact for all black utilities-related work
• Coordinate vendor support activities
• Attend weekly utilities planning meetings

Other duties include but not limited to; 

• Support site projects
• Assist commissioning activities
• Provide cross-functional technical support when required

Requirements for this role; 

• Recognised Trade Certificate in one of the following: Mechanical Trade (Fitter / Pipefitter / Millwright) / Electrical Trade / Instrumentation Trade / Refrigeration / HVAC Trade (Essential)
• Experience working in: Pharmaceutical / Biopharma / Regulated Manufacturing Environment (Desirable)
• Strong technical knowledge of industrial utility systems
• Ability to interpret P&IDs and system schematics
• Root cause analysis capability
• Leadership and decision-making skills
• GMP awareness
• Risk-based maintenance approach

Please note:

​If you are an EU/EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland.

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