Overview

PM Group is a leading International Engineering, architecture, project and construction management firm. With a network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US and a multi-discipline team of over 4,000 people, we deliver complex, capital projects in the life sciences, food and beverages, mission critical/ICT, advanced manufacturing, energy and environmental sectors.

In addition to managing large-scale one-off projects, at PM Group we also provide a Managed Service for capital projects to a growing number of clients. Our site-based Managed Service teams provide a cost efficient and effective framework for project delivery to our clients. We take projects ranging in capital value from €100k to €15M from concept through all stages of the project life-cycle to handover.

We are currently looking to recruit an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to join our site-based team in Tipperary, Ireland. Previous I&C design and construction support experience within the Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industry would be advantageous. This is a site-based position, with a minimum requirement of four days per week on site.

Responsibilities

The role of Instrumentation and Control Engineer within the EC&I department of PM Group will require the individual to undertake the following duties:

Feasibility, outline and detailed instrumentation and control design work including:
- I/O Schedules
- Alarm schedules
- Cause and effect schedules
- Instrument Index and data sheets
- Hook up drawings
- Loop Drawings
- Control philosophy Development
- User requirements specifications
- System architecture design
- Fieldbus Design
- Instrumentation and Scope/Specification documents
- Functional Design Specifications (reviews)
- Instrumentation and Control cable schedules.
- Routing and cabling containment designs.
- DSD (Detailed System Design) Calcs
- Generation of functional safety documentation and design substantiation
General engineering design.
Site visits and data collection.
Assisting with delivering design and general engineering projects.
Assisting with bids and proposal documents as required to support the EC&I Head of discipline or Bid Manager as appropriate.
Technical checking of the teams work.
Technical management of Instrumentation and system integration vendors and sub-contractors.
Provide project team leadership.
Ensuring project deliverables comply with appropriate design codes and legislation.

Qualifications

Technical Skills

Essential:

Control and instrumentation specification & design experience.
Fieldbus technology (Profibus DP and Modbus RTU) design knowledge.
Experience of reviewing vendor submittals and managing vendors/sub-contractors.
Design experience for ATEX classified areas
S88 experience
Functional safety specification and design experience.

Desirable:

Some experience of programming/configuration of PLC/DCS systems
Good practical knowledge and design experience of LV cabling design for industrial applications.
Proficient in the use of Autocad
Electrical Cals

Other Qualifications

You hold a bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation engineering or similar engineering degree.
You must have proficiency in a windows based environment and software (Word, PowerPoint, project, advanced excel and access
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Well motivated, able to work as part of a team or in isolation when required.
Ability to be flexible and to be able to multi-task and prioritize when necessary.
Positive outlook and approachable manner.
Professional approach and demeanour. A strong ethical approach to safety, quality, environmental protection and business.

Why PM Group?

As an employee-owned company, we are inclusive, committed and driven. Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are the heart of our new 2025 business strategy.

Inclusion and Diversity are core to our culture and values. Wherever we work, we commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas. Valuing the contributions of all our people and respecting individual differences will sustain our growth into the future.

PM Group is committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know.

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Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Client Site - South Tipperary

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