Biotech Utilities Maintenance Tech (Shift)

amgen; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen Singapore is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to oversee day‑to‑day operation, monitoring, and first‑line support of site utility systems that support Biologics and API manufacturing. The role emphasizes reliable utilities operation, safe handover, and compliance with LOTO and GMP requirements.

The position requires an Associate’s Degree or Diploma in a related engineering discipline with 4 years of relevant experience, or a High School/NITEC level with 6 years.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic, Facilities Management, or related engineering discipline and 4 years of directly related experience
• High School Diploma / NITEC / Higher NITEC / GED and 6 years of directly related experience in plant, facilities, or utility operations
• Preferred certifications on steam boilers, work at height, confined space or NFPA hot work
• Preferred certification or hands‑on experience in utility systems operation, HVAC, chilled water systems, cooling towers, boilers, compressed air, nitrogen, or other industrial utility systems.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, refinery, chemical, semiconductor, or other regulated manufacturing environments will be an advantage.
• Working knowledge of utility operating principles, equipment line‑up, alarm response, system isolation, and safe start‑up/shutdown practices.
• Ability to monitor, acknowledge, respond to, escalation, and document utility alarms accurately in accordance with site procedures and reporting expectations.
• Familiarity with Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), permit‑to‑work, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), GMP documentation, and safe work practices.
• Able to perform routine inspections, clearly communicate abnormalities, and escalation issues for maintenance or engineering support.
• Competency in basic computer skills, including electronic logbooks, maintenance management systems, and standard office applications.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and perform routine rounds for site utility systems including HVAC, chillers, cooling towers, compressed air, nitrogen, and associated support systems.
• Monitor and interpret operating parameters, alarm conditions, and system performance trends to identify abnormal conditions; execute actions and escalate as needed.
• Carry out alarm monitoring, timely response, escalation, and reporting for utility systems.
• Perform operational adjustments, start‑up, shutdown, changeover, and recovery activities.
• Coordinate with Planner, Utilities, Maintenance, Manufacturing, and service providers for system shutdowns and handover.
• Escort and oversee vendors during utility-related work to ensure GMP and safety compliance.
• Provide guidance and on‑the‑job support to new personnel on routine utility operations and LOTO practices.
• Perform and verify LOTO requirements before maintenance or troubleshooting.
• Assist in permit‑to‑work preparation, JHA, line breaking, confined space, hot work, and other safety controls.
• Provide first‑line technical troubleshooting and escalation as needed.
• Support plant testing, commissioning, qualification, and verification of utility systems.
• Maintain shift handover notes and documentation per GMP and ALCOA+ standards.
• This position requires shift work to support continuous utility operations and manufacturing requirements.

Skills

Alarms monitoring

LOTO

GMP compliance

Troubleshooting

Shift readiness

Documentation

Education

Associate's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronic/Facilities Management

High School Diploma / NITEC / Higher NITEC / GED

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Electronic logbooks

Job description

Amgen Singapore is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to oversee day‑to‑day operation, monitoring, and first‑line support of site utility systems that support Biologics and API manufacturing. The role emphasizes reliable utilities operation, safe handover, and compliance with LOTO and GMP requirements.

The position requires an Associate’s Degree or Diploma in a related engineering discipline with 4 years of relevant experience, or a High School/NITEC level with 6 years.