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Jason Harrington

Jason Harrington

Melbourne

Summary

Mechanical Engineer with over 4 years of experience in the Bio-pharmaceutical and API industries, designing and managing clean utilities, black utilities & HVAC systems. Proven track record in working alongside multi-discipline teams, delivering projects while applying technical knowledge to optimize innovative solutions and project efficiency. Self-motivated individual, who is committed to continuous improvement, quality standards, and achieving project goals within time and budget constraints.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanical engineer

PM Group Ltd.
06.2021 - 06.2025

Mechanical Package Engineer

MSD
11.2024 - 06.2025
  • Lead Mechanical Package engineer for the client on their plant expansion for Animal Health products.
  • Responsible for large clean & black utility systems such as Autoclaves, Parts Washers, POU Coolers, Centrifugal Pumps & Heat Exchangers.
  • Maintained project progress, leading equipment lifecycle activities from concept through to detailed design, delivery to site and successful VTOP documentation handover.
  • Responsible for successful review and approval of crucial detailed design documents such as GA Drawings, P&ID’s, Electrical Circuit drawings & Functional / Design Specifications.
  • Use of different software on a consistent basis such as AutoCAD & Navisworks.

Mechanical Package Engineer

Boehringer Ingelheim
10.2023 - 11.2024
  • Promoted to lead mechanical package owner as part of the project team for the client on their €285m Chemical Innovation plant expansion.
  • Responsible for equipment packages such as Autoclaves, HVAC Systems, Mobile Sampling Stations, Hastelloy Drums, UV & Ozone Destruction Units, Filters, Centrifugal Pumps & Heat Exchangers.
  • Detailed design requirements to to suit the client's project needs on a consistent basis.
  • Responsible for leading project design deliverables, liaising with other disciplines on design issues & ensuring the specification of equipment to current regulations and design standards in the site region.
  • Travelled to different vendor workshops to manage and lead equipment FAT’s to guarantee correct assessment before equipment dispatch.

Mechanical Engineer

MSD
02.2022 - 10.2023
  • Worked full-time on the Pharmaceutical site based within the Construction Management team, working closely alongside a lead Mechanical engineer in performing daily tasks, while also taking ownership of equipment packages from concept through to successful handover to the client
  • Supervised and managed multi-disciplined contractors on site ensuring successful task delivery and compliance with the associated RAMS
  • Worked closely alongside the client and different vendors with presentations on a regular basis to ensure timely completion of project milestones
  • GDP checks and signing test packs for Mechanical & Piping scope
  • Witnessed pressure tests of piping and mechanical equipment.

Mechanical & Turnover Engineer

Eli Lilly
06.2021 - 02.2022
  • Worked full-time on site as a Mechanical & Turnover Engineer for the client’s €200m plant expansion of their IE2B API Facility.
  • Involved in the successful installation and CQV management of Filter Dryers, Reactor Vessels, Centrifuges and Buffer Tanks
  • Responsible for leading walkdowns of mechanical and process systems, analysing the associated P&ID’s and isometrics whilst closing out snags on the equipment.
  • Mechanical and Electrical checks of equipment to stated specifications.
  • Managed the review and completion of equipment turnover documentation, handing over to the client whilst meeting important project deadlines.

Garden worker

Self Employed
01.2017 - 01.2021
  • Established a garden maintenance business after working independently and gaining knowledge of the potential market locally, exhibiting excellent time management skills, good constant work ethic and building a rapport with my clients

Bar Staff

Murphy’s Bar
01.2016 - 01.2021
  • Served customers food & drink orders, processed cash transactions accurately and had frequent face-to-face interaction with customers, resolving any queries or issues

Staff Worker

Seal Harbour Enterprises Ltd.
01.2014 - 01.2021
  • Involved in the harvesting, handling and processing of mussels, working co-operatively as part of a team, with full knowledge of how to operate processing machines and mussel farming equipment

Education

Leaving Certificate - Maths, English, Irish, English, Construction, Physics, Agricultural Science

Beara Community School

B.Eng. (Honours) - Biomedical Engineering

Munster Technological University

Skills

  • Project & Equipment lifecycle management
  • HVAC, Utility & Equipment design
  • Technical problem-solving / troubleshooting
  • Proficient in AutoCAD & Navisworks
  • On-site contractor management
  • Vendor negotiation techniques
  • On-site inspections & test procedures
  • Technical documentation review / approval
  • Piping design
  • Presentation skills

Interests & Achievements

  • Gaelic Football, Munster Colleges u161/2 & Senior Football Title, 06/01/16, Cork Minor Football Team, 06/01/17, C.I.T. Sigerson Football team, 06/01/21, Sports Person of the Year, Scoil Phobail Bheara, 06/01/17
  • ECDL Certificate

Timeline

Mechanical Package Engineer

MSD
11.2024 - 06.2025

Mechanical Package Engineer

Boehringer Ingelheim
10.2023 - 11.2024

Mechanical Engineer

MSD
02.2022 - 10.2023

Mechanical engineer

PM Group Ltd.
06.2021 - 06.2025

Mechanical & Turnover Engineer

Eli Lilly
06.2021 - 02.2022

Garden worker

Self Employed
01.2017 - 01.2021

Bar Staff

Murphy’s Bar
01.2016 - 01.2021

Staff Worker

Seal Harbour Enterprises Ltd.
01.2014 - 01.2021

B.Eng. (Honours) - Biomedical Engineering

Munster Technological University

Leaving Certificate - Maths, English, Irish, English, Construction, Physics, Agricultural Science

Beara Community School
Jason Harrington