Senior Maintenance Technician

Amgen Inc. (IR); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen Inc. in Singapore seeks a Senior Maintenance Technician to operate and monitor site utility systems, including HVAC and chillers, with a focus on safe, compliant maintenance.

You will respond to alarms, perform start-up/shutdown, and coordinate with planners and vendors to ensure continuous manufacturing operations. The role requires a degree or diploma in a related engineering field or equivalent experience, strong English communication, and willingness to work rotating shifts in a

Qualifications

• Associate degree or diploma in a relevant engineering discipline with 4 years of related experience or a high school diploma with 6 years in plant or utility operations.
• Preferred certifications on steam boilers, fall-arrest, confined space, or NFPA hot work.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments is advantageous.
• Ability to monitor alarms and document actions per site procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and perform routine rounds for site utility systems (HVAC, chillers, cooling towers, compressed air, nitrogen, and related systems).
• Interpret operating parameters and alarms; execute responses and document actions; escalate as needed.
• Perform alarm monitoring and respond promptly using approved tools and processes.
• Carry out start-up, shutdown, changeover, and recovery activities per procedures.
• Coordinate with planners and maintenance teams for shutdowns and returns to service.

Skills

HVAC

Alarms monitoring

Safety procedures

LOTO awareness

Documentation

Communication

Education

Associate’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic, Facilities Management, or related engineering

High School Diploma / NITEC / Higher NITEC / GED

Tools

Maintenance systems

Electronic logbooks

Office applications

Job description

Senior Maintenance Technician

Career Category Maintenance Job Description Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

What you will do

• 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, recurring, or deterioration conditions; execute approved response actions, recommend appropriate follow-up measures, document observations and actions taken, and elevate issues beyond established procedures to the relevant System Owners, Maintenance, or Manufacturing teams in a timely manner.
• Carry out alarm monitoring, timely response, escalation, and reporting for utility systems through approved alarm management tools, and site communication processes.
• Perform operational adjustments, start-up, shutdown, changeover, and recovery activities in accordance with approved procedures.
• Coordinate with Planner, Utilities, Maintenance, Manufacturing, and service providers for system shutdowns, equipment handover, and return-to-service activities.
• Coordinate, escort, and oversee vendors or service providers during assigned utility-related work activities to ensure compliance with site safety, GMP, and operational requirements.
• Provide guidance and on-the-job support to new or less-experienced personnel on routine utility operations, LOTO practices, alarm response, and operational documentation, promoting safe and compliant execution of established procedures.
• Perform and verify Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) requirements in accordance with site safe work procedures before equipment maintenance, inspection, or troubleshooting activities.
• Assist in permit‑to‑work preparation, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), line breaking, confined space, hot work, and other safety controls relevant to utility operations.
• Provide first‑line technical troubleshooting support by investigating equipment and process abnormalities within defined operating procedures and established practices, applying available technical resources to identify likely causes, documenting observations and actions taken, and escalating deviations, non‑routine issues, or engineering‑related concerns to the appropriate engineering personnel.
• Support plant testing, commissioning, qualification, and periodic verification activities related to utility systems.
• Maintain accurate shift handover notes, operating records, and documentation in compliance with GMP, safety, ALCOA+ and site procedures.

This position requires shift work to support continuous utility operations and manufacturing requirements. All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.

What we expect of you

• Associate’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic, Facilities Management, or related engineering discipline and 4 years of directly related experience OR 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, elevate, 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 elevate issues for maintenance or engineering support.
• Competency in basic computer skills, including electronic logbooks, maintenance management systems, and standard office applications.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work closely with Utilities, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Quality, and service providers.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Availability and willingness to work on rotating shift

Your selection for this role will be subject to fulfilling the medical requirements of this job scope. If so, you will be informed of the medical check(s) that you may need to undergo. All medical related expenses incurred from this medical check shall be borne by the company.

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way. In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world’s leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.

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