James Cullinane
Denmark
Summary
I am a qualified Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
Currently I am an Electrical & Instrumentation Construction Manager on a flagship Novo Nordisk project in Denmark!
Experienced in QA/QC, system handover & Pre-commissioning — from reviewing P&IDs and drawings to managing test packs, inspections and punch lists. Ensuring installations meet standards and are fully documented for handover. Continue my support and knowledge to pre-commissioning & commissioning. Focused on right-first-time delivery and continuous improvement.
My Career has taken me across some of the world's leading pharmaceutical and life-science companies where I have built a reputation for combining hands-on technical knowledge with a relentless drive for precision and progress.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Construction Manager – E&I
Novo Nordisk
Kalundborg, Denmark
06.2025 - 11.2025
- Managed E&I construction delivery for a flagship pharmaceutical project.
- Coordinated efforts among installation crews, QA/QC, commissioning teams, and subcontractors.
- Ensured achievement of project milestones, MC dates, and system turnover targets across disciplines.
- Reviewed and approved construction documentation, method statements, and technical submittals.
- Oversee manpower planning and workface coordination to maintain efficiency.
- Conducted quality inspections and managed snag resolution processes.
- Facilitated safe execution of all tasks under LOTO, PTW, and high-risk activity protocols.
E&I Turnover Lead
STS Dussmann
ThermoFisher , Lengnau, Switzerland., Switzerland
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Held full ownership for System Turnover and CTOP deliverables across all Electrical & Instrumentation systems, ensuring compliance with project Quality Plans, ITPs, and CTQ requirements.
- Developed, structured, and maintained system lists, progress trackers, test packs, and all associated walkdown documentation to support MC and commissioning milestones.
- Led and participated in internal and multidisciplinary walkdowns (Design Team, CMT, Client), driving timely resolution of snags and ensuring systems were technically compliant and ready for acceptance.
- Ensured accurate population, closure, and traceability of all turnover documentation, maintaining complete alignment between construction, QA/QC, and commissioning records.
- Worked closely with pre-commissioning and commissioning teams to achieve system readiness, support energisation activities, and ensure smooth progression into operational testing.
E&I Turnover Lead
Kirby Group Engineering
Eli Lilly, Raheen , Limerick, Ireland.
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Led the complete turnover function for all Electrical & Instrumentation systems, utilising EIDA as the primary platform for CTOP management, documentation control, and real-time system tracking.
- Managed and executed third-party walkdowns (W1 – Internal, W2 – CMT, W3 – Client), ensuring all EIDA documentation met client acceptance standards prior to review.
- Oversaw the development of system trackers, system boundaries, CTQ alignment, and test pack lists, ensuring all information was accurately reflected and maintained within EIDA.
- Maintained and updated system lists, test packs, punch items, and walkdown results directly in EIDA, ensuring complete traceability and alignment with MC and commissioning milestones.
- Ensured all turnover records — CTOP files, redlines, loop checks, calibration sheets, punch lists — were correctly populated in EIDA to support seamless client acceptance.
- Provided guidance to supervisors and technicians on correct EIDA workflows to maintain consistent documentation quality.
E&I Technician
Kirby Group Engineering
Raheen, Industrial Estate, limerick, Ireland.
09.2018 - 11.2023
- As an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician, I was responsible for the installation, testing, and commissioning of LV/ELV systems, instrumentation loops, and process control equipment across large-scale pharmaceutical and industrial projects. (Edward Life sciences, Regeneron, Analog, MSD.
- I carried out MCC terminations, cable glanding, containment installation, field wiring, and instrumentation hook-ups, ensuring all work met design specifications, P&IDs, and quality requirements.
- My role involved performing cold loop checks, continuity and insulation testing, and documenting all results in line with project QA/QC standards.
- I worked closely with automation, commissioning, and mechanical teams to bring systems safely to energisation and operational readiness.
- I interpreted P&IDs, cable schedules, and panel drawings daily, ensuring accurate installation and compliance with project standards.
- I gained experience across a wide range of systems including HVAC controls, BMS, cleanroom equipment, transformers, MCCs, instruments, and process utilities.
Education
Enter your degree - QQI Level 6 Advance Certificate Electrical & Insturmentation.
SETU Carlow
Jan 2018 - June 2024
Skills
- Relentless work Ethic
- Team Player
- Strong Communication Skills
- Technically Experienced
- Client Interaction
- Strong understanding of Lean principles and continuous improvement practices
References
Available on request.
Timeline
Construction Manager – E&I
Novo Nordisk
06.2025 - 11.2025
E&I Turnover Lead
STS Dussmann
08.2024 - 05.2025
E&I Turnover Lead
Kirby Group Engineering
11.2023 - 08.2024
E&I Technician
Kirby Group Engineering
09.2018 - 11.2023
Enter your degree - QQI Level 6 Advance Certificate Electrical & Insturmentation.
SETU Carlow
Jan 2018 - June 2024