Ireland
Skilled professional, with extensive leadership experience in managing complex processes, teams, and projects. Proven track record setting up, coaching, and fostering the right culture to enable high performing teams, while effectively communicating, liaising, and working in partnership with internal and external stakeholders/partners. Experienced in translating concepts and strategies into executable plans while driving teams and outcomes. Possess excellent technical, leadership, and communication skills with an intuitive understanding of key operational / project decisions and the implications of these to the wider business. Highly organized with the ability to remain focused to deliver on key milestones while often managing wider project/operational conflicting priorities. Results orientated individual who focuses on capturing and enhancing the overall quality, productivity, and financial performance of his team/department.
TrueGrid MK7684 | MSD Dunboyne | €60MM Capex project. - Capex Project Manager responsible for managing €60MM retrofit project from initiation through to OQ complete/ project close out. MK3655 | MSD Dunboyne | €15MM retrofit capex project. - Capex Project Manager responsible for managing €15MM retrofit project from concept through to construction complete. See projects section for more detail
I spent eight months traveling Central and South America before relocating to Queenstown New Zealand for one year where I worked as a project manager for the largest landscaping company in the region while enjoying the mountain biking and skiing culture.
Package engineer within the mechanical engineering department working for various industry clients, based both in design office and onsite. - Developed equipment specifications in alignment with process requirements, GMP standards, and client design guidelines. - Coordinated with process, mechanical, electrical, and automation teams to ensure equipment design integrates seamlessly into the overall facility layout and control systems. - Managed vendor selection and technical evaluation of equipment proposals, ensuring compliance with URS, quality standards, and project timelines. - Reviewed and approved vendor documentation, including P&IDs, GA drawings, data sheets, and FAT/SAT protocols. - Contributed to project planning and scheduling, providing input on equipment delivery, installation, and commissioning timelines. - Supported Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), acting as client representative to verify equipment performance and compliance. - Ensured timely resolution of technical issues, escalating where necessary and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders. - Supported qualification and validation efforts, including documentation for IQ/OQ and risk assessments.
Conducted plant-wide surveys to identify major utility loads, requiring live work and confined space permits, along with comprehensive safety assessments. Delivered weekly reports to the energy reduction team, outlining opportunities for savings in electricity, compressed air, chilled water, hot water, and vacuum systems. Initiated engineering change orders and updated SOPs based on report findings. Collaborated with the Health & Safety Engineer on targeted improvements following internal and external audit feedback