Facilities Engineer

Who We Are

BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.

Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.

Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.

About Technical Operations

BioMarin’s Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain BioMarin’s cutting-edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients.

Lead Facilities Engineer - Shanbally, Cork

Hybrid Role - Minimum 3 days per week onsite

Closing date Friday 14th March 2025

Role:

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure health and safety standards are met, coordinating contractor work permits.
• Oversee facility repairs, installations, and maintenance projects.
• Manage civil/structural projects and space planning.
• Handle service contracts for landscaping, fire systems, cleaning, and building upkeep.
• Conduct inspections and integrity testing of underground services.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts for capital and operational expenses.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP regulations and local quality procedures.
• Plan and execute site maintenance shutdowns.
• Supervise external service providers and manage the Shanbally Canteen.
• Prepare facilities for audits and special events.
• Oversee the Pest Control Programme.
• Ensure contractor training and documentation compliance.
• Lead investigation teams and manage CAPAs for facility-related issues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
• 8 years of facilities engineering experience, preferably in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, civil, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and GMP standards.
• Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.

Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.