Senior Maintenance Technician - Rotating Night Shift

Biopharma Careers; West Greenwich (RI); On-site; USD 84,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential 15%

Sunday premium pay

Job summary

Amgen Rhode Island is hiring a Senior Maintenance Technician – Nights to perform advanced maintenance and repair on manufacturing and laboratory equipment. The role includes a 12-hour night shift (7PM-7AM) on a rotating schedule with a 15% shift differential and Sunday premium pay. onboarding is 2–6 weeks with daytime hours.

The candidate will document work in Maximo CMMS, ensure compliance with procedures, and support continuous improvement across site operations.

Qualifications

• Requires strong written and verbal communication.
• Experience with regulated environments (cGMP).
• Able to read P&IDs and technical docs.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on equipment and systems.
• Support equipment across Manufacturing, Process Development, and Quality labs.
• Document maintenance activities and work orders in Maximo.
• Communicate status and issues with operators and stakeholders.
• Identify improvements to reduce downtime and waste.
• Maintain technical skills and participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Cross-functional collaboration

P&IDs interpretation

Technical documentation reading

Education

High School Diploma / GED + 2 yrs utilities operations or maintenance

Associate degree + 6 months maintenance experience

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Job description

Career Category

Operations

Job Description

Senior Maintenance Technician – Nights

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for performing advanced maintenance and repair activities across the Amgen Rhode Island (ARI) site. This role supports equipment and systems used in Manufacturing, Process Development Laboratories, Quality Analytical Laboratories, and other site operations. The successful candidate will execute maintenance activities safely, efficiently, and in compliance with established procedures while ensuring high reliability and right-first-time execution.

In this role, you will be expected to work a 12‑hour shift (7PM-7AM) on a rotating schedule. This includes extra benefits such as receiving an added 15% shift differential, and also getting premium pay for any Sundays worked. The schedule during the initial on‑boarding phase for this role (2-6 weeks) will be administrative (Monday through Friday, approximately 8am to 5pm).

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities on manufacturing and laboratory equipment and systems.
• Support equipment used in Manufacturing, Process Development, Quality Analytical Laboratories, and other ARI site areas.
• Execute maintenance activities safely and in compliance with site procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure accurate and complete documentation of maintenance activities and work orders in the Maximo CMMS system.
• Communicate maintenance activities, issues, and status updates effectively with system operators and key stakeholders.
• Execute work efficiently to maximize productivity while maintaining high quality standards.
• Support right‑first‑time execution through proper planning, troubleshooting, and adherence to procedures.
• Identify operational inefficiencies, workflow interruptions, or waste and recommend improvement opportunities.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and support implementation of identified solutions.
• Maintain and develop technical skills to improve team capabilities and overall site performance.
• Provide maintenance support as required outside of normal working hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dedicated professional we seek is a self‑starter with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED and 2 years of utilities operations and/or maintenance work or military experience OR
• Associate degree and 6 months of utilities operations and/or maintenance work or military experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of combined education, training, and experience in mechanical maintenance, particularly with sanitary processing equipment and systems.
• 3+ years of experience working with pneumatic, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience working in highly regulated environments (cGMP).
• Experience executing and documenting maintenance work orders using the Maximo Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and technical documentation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate task status and issues.
• Proven ability to collaborate and interact constructively with cross‑functional teams.

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.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales‑based incentive plan
• Stock‑based long‑term incentives
• Award‑winning time‑off plans

Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Salary Range

83,593.25USD -113,096.75USD