Utility Engineer (Pharmaceutical Preferred)

Kingsforce Management Services Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsforce Management Services Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Utility Engineer for a pharma/life sciences manufacturing environment in Singapore. The role focuses on operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and improvement of critical utility systems including RO, WFI and clean steam.

You will work closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Validation and Production teams to ensure GMP compliance and reliable utility performance.

Qualifications

• 4-10 years of relevant engineering experience in GMP-regulated pharma/life sciences environments.
• Hands-on experience with RO, WFI, and clean steam utility systems.
• Experience managing change controls for utility equipment and engineering projects.
• Familiarity with TrackWise or similar quality management systems.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Knowledge of GMP requirements and site procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support operations and maintenance of critical utility systems (RO, WFI, clean steam).
• Manage change controls for new utility equipment and projects.
• Support installation, commissioning, qualification, and implementation of new utility equipment.
• Troubleshoot and perform root-cause analysis on equipment failures.
• Lead investigations into deviations in TrackWise related to utilities.
• Develop CAPAs and work with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
• Ensure utilities operate reliably per GMP and site procedures.
• Provide technical support for utility improvements and engineering projects.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Validation, and Production teams.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

GMP knowledge

Change control

Education

Engineering degree or 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 Steam and other 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

About you

• 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 systems and Clean Steam
• 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
• Able to work with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Validation and Production teams