Senior / Engineer (Utility System)

GSK; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Join GSK in Singapore as a Senior Engineer for Utility Systems to lead and support critical site operations. You will act as technical owner for assigned utility systems, manage upgrades, commissioning, and validation, and drive continuous improvement across the team.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of 5 years' experience in utility systems within regulated environments. Strong safety, quality awareness, and collaboration with diverse teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in utility system engineering in a regulated environment.
• Proven ability to manage maintenance and capital projects effectively.
• Strong knowledge of safety and quality standards in engineering operations.
• Hands-on problem solving and clear communication with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure utility systems operate safely, reliably, and efficiently, delivering required levels of availability, quality, and performance.
• Act as technical owner for assigned utility systems, ensuring design, operation, and changes comply with GSK Engineering Standards and GMP.
• Manage utility system projects (upgrades, capital investments, commissioning, and validation).
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot equipment issues, perform root cause analyses, and drive continuous improvement.
• Support a wide range of utility and HVAC systems, including steam, chilled water, compressed air, purified water, WFI, cleanroom HVAC/air handling units.
• Drive equipment reliability through condition monitoring, data analysis, failure investigations, and CAPA.
• Provide technical leadership and coaching for utilities technicians and promote best practices.
• Maintain audit readiness through documentation, CAPA management, and compliance with GMP and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, and EHS on deviation, change control, and improvements.

Skills

Problem solving

Hands-on troubleshooting

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Join us as a Senior Engineer for Utility Systems in Singapore, where you will lead and support key engineering activities critical to site operations. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure utility systems run safely, reliably, and efficiently while meeting quality and regulatory standards. We seek someone who is proactive, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement. This role offers you the chance to grow your career, make a real impact, and contribute to GSK's mission of uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibility

• Ensure utility systems operate safely, reliably, and efficiently, delivering the required levels of availability, quality, and performance.
• Act as technical owner for assigned utility systems, ensuring design, operation, and changes comply with GSK Engineering Standards, process safety, and sustainability expectations.
• Manage utility system projects (upgrades, capital investments, commissioning, and validation) to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot equipment issues, conduct root cause analyses, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support a wide range of utility and HVAC systems, including steam, chilled water, compressed air, purified water, WFI, pure steam, technical gases, cleanroom HVAC/air handling units, and related infrastructure.
• Drive equipment reliability through condition monitoring, data analysis, failure investigations, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Provide technical leadership and coaching for utilities technicians, building capability and promoting best practices across the team.
• Maintain audit readiness through effective documentation, CAPA management, and compliance with GMP, quality, engineering, and regulatory standards.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring all activities comply with EHS requirements, company policies, and statutory regulations.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, and EHS teams on deviation, change control, and improvement activities to ensure robust, compliant implementation.

Why You?

Basic Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in utility system engineering, preferably in a regulated environment.
• Proven ability to manage maintenance and capital projects effectively.
• Strong knowledge of safety and quality standards in engineering operations.
• Good problem-solving skills with a hands‑on approach to troubleshooting utility systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate clearly with diverse teams.

Preferred Qualification

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or similar regulated industries.
• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.
• Exposure to validation and commissioning of utility equipment.
• Understanding of local regulatory requirements and standards.
• Leadership experience or the ability to coach and guide junior engineers.
• Commitment to driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Skills Asset Life Cycle Management, Data Integrity, Digital Fluency, GxP Regulations, Lean Management, Manufacturing Technologies, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Problem Solving, Risk Awareness, Standards Compliance

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive.

We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines.

We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we're committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most.

Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities for all applicants.

We embrace an agile working culture across our roles, so if flexibility is important to you please discuss opportunities with our hiring team.

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