Utility Engineer

KINGSFORCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KINGSFORCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTE LTD, based in Singapore, seeks an experienced Utility Engineer for a pharmaceutical/life sciences manufacturing environment. You will operate, maintain and troubleshoot critical utility systems (RO, WFI, clean steam) and contribute to process improvements while upholding GMP and deviation/change control processes.

You will work with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Validation and Production teams to ensure reliable utility operations, lead investigations into

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 4–10 years of engineering experience in pharma/biotech/Life sciences or GMP environment.
• Hands-on experience with critical utility systems (RO, WFI, clean steam).
• Experience managing change controls for utility equipment and projects.
• Knowledge of operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of utility equipment.
• Experience investigating deviations in TrackWise or similar QMS.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis.
• Familiarity with GMP requirements will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support maintenance of critical utility systems.
• Manage change controls for new utility equipment.
• Assist installation, qualification and commissioning of new systems.
• Troubleshoot utility equipment issues and perform CAPA.
• Collaborate with Engineering, QA, Validation and Production.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and site procedures.
• Document utilities projects and technical reports.

Skills

Critical utilities

Change controls

GMP knowledge

Root-cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Education

Engineering degree (Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical)

Engineering diploma

Tools

TrackWise

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Utility Engineer to support ongoing activities within a pharmaceutical / life sciences manufacturing environment.

The role will focus on the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and improvement of critical utility systems, including Reverse Osmosis (RO), Water for Injection (WFI) and clean steam systems.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on experience with critical utilities and a good understanding of GMP, deviation management and change control within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support activities related to critical utility systems, including:Reverse Osmosis (RO)Water for Injection (WFI)Clean SteamOther critical pharmaceutical utility systems
• Lead and manage change controls associated with new utility equipment and project activities.
• Support the installation, commissioning, qualification and implementation of new utility equipment and systems.
• Oversee and support the operation and maintenance of critical utility equipment.
• Conduct in-depth troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis for equipment failures and operational issues.
• Lead investigations into deviations raised in TrackWise, particularly those related to critical utility systems.
• Develop and implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) where required.
• Work closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Validation and Production teams to resolve utility‑related issues.
• Ensure critical utility systems operate reliably and in accordance with applicable GMP and site procedures.
• Provide technical support for ongoing utility improvement and engineering projects.
• Maintain appropriate technical and project documentation related to utility systems.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 4–10 years of relevant engineering experience, preferably within the pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences or other GMP‑regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands‑on experience with critical utility systems, particularly:Reverse Osmosis (RO)WFI systemsClean SteamOther pharmaceutical‑grade utility systems
• Experience managing change controls for utility equipment and engineering projects.
• Good knowledge of utility equipment operation, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Experience investigating deviations within TrackWise or similar quality management systems.
• Strong problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis capabilities.
• Familiarity with GMP requirements and regulated manufacturing environments will be highly advantageous.