Engineers Ireland has announced Derek Murtagh as the recipient of the Engineers Ireland MEETA (Maintenance, Energy and Environment Technology Association) Asset Management Award.
Murtagh is the Engineering Centre of Excellence Lead at MSD Ireland.
The award, sponsored by ESS Group, was presented at a ceremony at the Clayton Hotel in Ballsbridge, Dublin on Thursday evening.
The event, which also marked the 40th anniversary of Engineers Ireland’s MEETA Asset Management Society, annually presents awards across a number of categories that highlight outstanding contributions to advancing maintenance, reliability in engineering and asset management practices across industries in Ireland.
The winning project, titled ‘Remote Predictive Hub For MSD Ireland & Worldwide’, highlights the ongoing growth and impact of the centralised predictive maintenance (PdM) HUB utilised by MSD Ireland and their counterparts worldwide.
MSD Ireland’s innovative approach has set a benchmark for excellence in maintenance management, enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability.
Other winners from the ceremony include:
- BMS Cruiserath: Best Practice and Innovation in Maintenance Management
- Project: Coordinated Asset Management program
- MSD Carlow: Best Practice in Technology and Asset Information Management
- Project: Machine Learning Condition Monitoring System aligning with Industry 4.0 principles
- Haleon Oral Care: Skills & Workforce
- Project: Breakdown Analysis programme generating key maintenance data and bespoke training programme
- MSD Biotech: Safety in Maintenance and Asset Management
- Project: Implementation of the Electronic Permit System (ePAS) at MSD Biotech Swords
- Maryam Roudneshin: Student Award
- Project: Innovative approach to optimise sustainable bioenergy supply chains
Engineers Ireland President, Laura Burke,highlighted the prolonged impact of MEETA’S work: “For 40 years the MEETA Asset Management Society has supported engineers and industry professionals in driving innovation and excellence.
“These awards symbolise a shared commitment to raising the bar for safety, sustainability, and environmental stewardship.
“Quality maintenance raises safety standards, enhances environmental controls, and increases productivity across industries.
“More companies now recognise that well-maintained physical assets provide a key strategic advantage.”
Photo: Damien Owens, Director General, Engineers Ireland and Derek Murtagh, Engineering Centre of Excellence Lead MSD Ireland (winner)
