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Senior DeltaV Commissioning Engineer

PACIV

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Compensation
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Location
Tipperary, Tipperary, Ireland
Schedule
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Job overview

PACIV is hiring a Senior DeltaV Commissioning Engineer. PACIV is seeking a Senior DeltaV Commissioning Engineer to provide technical leadership for commissioning, qualification, validation, and startup of DeltaV systems in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role involves supporting equipment installation, operational commissioning, phase operations, and recipe qualification activities, ensuring compliance with site, quality, and regulatory requirements. The position is site-based in Munster, Ireland, and requires extensive pharmaceutical commissioning experience.

Key focus areas include Lead and execute FAT, SAT, commissioning, startup, and qualification activities for DeltaV-based systems, Support Equipment Installation and Operational Commissioning, Equipment Module Commissioning, and Phase Operations & Recipe Qualification activities, and Configure, test, and validate DeltaV control modules, operator interfaces, faceplates, alarm strategies, and control systems.

Successful candidates bring Degree In Electrical Engineering Or Related Discipline and 10+ Years DeltaV Experience. Important skills include DeltaV, FAT, SAT, Commissioning, Startup, and Qualification Activities. Preferred (not required): Training.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

DeltaVFATSATCommissioningStartupQualification ActivitiesEquipment InstallationPhase OperationsRecipe QualificationOperator Interfaces ConfigurationFaceplates ConfigurationAlarm Strategies ConfigurationControl Systems ConfigurationTest Protocols DevelopmentLoop ChecksPunch List ActivitiesComputer System Validation (CSV)URSRisk AssessmentsIQ/OQ/PQ ProtocolsTraceability MatricesDeviationsValidation ReportsPI Historians IntegrationMES IntegrationLIMS IntegrationERP Systems IntegrationOPC Interfaces IntegrationGMPFDA 21 CFR Part 11EU Annex 11GAMP5Data IntegrityCybersecurityAudit Trail RequirementsAudits SupportRegulatory Inspections SupportSystem HandoversTrainingKnowledge TransferAMSPunch List ManagementProcess Control PrinciplesPID TuningAlarm ManagementISA-88ISA-95Industrial NetworkingRegulated Manufacturing EnvironmentsCommunication

Qualifications

Legally Authorized to Work in IrelandDegree in Electrical EngineeringDegree in Electronic EngineeringDegree in Industrial AutomationDegree in Control Systems10 Years DeltaV ExperienceSite-Based DeltaV Commissioning Experience in Pharmaceutical ManufacturingDeltaV Certification5+ Years Site-Based Pharmaceutical Commissioning Experience

Full job description

Senior DeltaV Commissioning Engineer

Location: Munster, Ireland

PACIV (Process Automation, Controls, Instrumentation & Validation) delivers automation, controls, instrumentation, and validation solutions to manufacturing and regulated industries. For over 30 years, we have helped clients execute complex engineering projects through technical expertise, innovation, and collaboration.

We are seeking a Senior DeltaV Commissioning Engineer to support commissioning and qualification activities within a multinational pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Munster.

This is a site-based position reporting to the DeltaV Area Lead and requires extensive pharmaceutical commissioning experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Ireland without current or future employer sponsorship.

Position Overview

The Senior DeltaV Commissioning Engineer will provide technical leadership for the commissioning, qualification, validation, and startup of DeltaV systems within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The position involves supporting equipment installation and operational commissioning, equipment module commissioning, phase operations, and recipe qualification activities while ensuring compliance with site, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute FAT, SAT, commissioning, startup, and qualification activities for DeltaV-based systems.

  • Support Equipment Installation and Operational Commissioning, Equipment Module Commissioning, and Phase Operations & Recipe Qualification activities.

  • Configure, test, and validate DeltaV control modules, operator interfaces, faceplates, alarm strategies, and control systems.

  • Develop and execute commissioning plans, test protocols, loop checks, punch list activities, and commissioning reports.

  • Support Computer System Validation (CSV) activities, including URS, risk assessments, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, traceability matrices, deviations, and validation reports.

  • Lead integration and commissioning activities involving DeltaV, PI Historians, MES, LIMS, ERP systems, OPC interfaces, and related manufacturing systems.

  • Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, GAMP5, data integrity, cybersecurity, and audit trail requirements.

  • Support audits, regulatory inspections, system handovers, and post-commissioning stabilization activities.

  • Provide training and knowledge transfer to Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Validation, and Quality teams.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Industrial Automation, Control Systems, or a related discipline.

  • Minimum 10 years DeltaV experience

  • Significant site-based DeltaV commissioning experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing.

  • Extensive hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV; DeltaV Control Studio, DeltaV Operate, and AMS.

  • Proven experience supporting Equipment Installation and Operational Commissioning, Equipment Module Commissioning, Phase Operations, Recipe Qualification, Loop Checks, and Punch List Management.

  • Strong knowledge of GMP, Computer System Validation (CSV), FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, and GAMP5 requirements.

  • Experience integrating DeltaV systems with PI Historians, MES, LIMS, ERP systems, and OPC interfaces.

  • Strong understanding of process control principles; PID tuning, alarm management, ISA-88, and ISA-95.

  • Knowledge of industrial networking, automation cybersecurity, and regulated manufacturing environments.

  • Excellent communication, technical writing, and documentation skills.

  • Experience with Kneat

Preferred Experience

  • DeltaV Certification

  • GAMP or CSV training

  • PCPT experience

  • API manufacturing experience

  • Five or more years of site-based pharmaceutical commissioning experience

Why Join PACIV?

  • Stable, established engineering services company with more than 30 years of industry experience

  • Work on complex pharmaceutical manufacturing projects within a highly regulated environment.

  • Apply your DeltaV expertise throughout the full commissioning and qualification lifecycle.

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including Automation, Validation, Quality, Engineering, and Operations.

  • Join an established global automation and validation organization serving leading life sciences manufacturers.

Staff or Contract position available

PACIV does not partner with external recruiting agencies

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