Project Engineer

Ballyragget, Kilkenny

Tirlán

Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.

Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition.

We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.

Overview & Responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer to work in our fast-paced dairy manufacturing site (the largest integrated milk processing plant in Europe), where you'll utilize problem solving and communication skills every day. You'll get exposure to large scale Engineering projects, which vary in scope in a market leading organisation. The ideal candidate will have an Engineering background and experience in a similar manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Senior Projects Engineer, the role's primary responsibilities are as follows:

• Management of process & utility projects, working closely with a cross functional team of Production, Maintenance, Supply Chain and Quality departments to implement the required changes to enhance, stabilise and improve processes. Projects are both executed in-house and by external contractors.
• Develop scope and system performance targets for tendering to external contractors
• Review tender submissions and design proposals from external contractors
• Monitor project expenses in line with the approved project budget.
• Design small scale process changes and implement same
• Provide expert technical support to the site production, maintenance and utility teams.
• Ensure smooth transfer of project knowledge from engineering to production, including ramp up plans for new process, transfers or product introductions.
• Assist the process automation team in developing FDS user requirements.
• Ensure all activities, equipment and facilities comply with GMP, Health, Safety and environmental policies.

Requirements

• 3rd level qualification in Chemical, Mechanical, Process or Sustainability Engineering.
• 3+ years' experience in project management within a large scale manufacturing environment, preferably in the Dairy, Food, Beverage or Healthcare industries.
• Successful track record of project delivery
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
• Excellent communication skills – verbal & written
• Assertive and enjoys collaborating with others

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date resume.

More about us at Tirlán

A talented team of over 2,100 people manage Tirlán’s network of 11 production facilities and 52 agri retail outlets serving its communities with annual revenues of over €3 billion expected in 2022. Tirlán’s state-of-the-art headquarters in Kilkenny city and innovation centre in Ballyragget promote innovation, creativity and collaboration. Tirlán is committed to sustainability throughout the organisation through its comprehensive Living Proof programme, and the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) contained within it. For more information visit www.tirlan.com

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Tirlán embraces diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion. We are committed to building diverse teams where different perspectives drive innovation and growth. We strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can bring their true self to work and achieve their full potential.

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At Tirlán, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. 

At Tirlán our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.

Tirlán owns leading consumer and agri brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition. 

Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation - www.tirlan.com