Senior Maintenance Technician - Rotating Night Shift

Amgen Inc. (IR); West Greenwich (RI); On-site; USD 84,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Discretionary annual bonus

Stock-based incentives

Time-off plans

Flexible work models

Job summary

Amgen Rhode Island (ARI) is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician for night shifts. You will perform advanced maintenance and repair on manufacturing and lab equipment, ensuring safety, compliance, and high reliability.

The role requires night work (7 PM–7 AM) on a rotating schedule with a 15% shift differential and premium pay for Sundays. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, maintenance planning, and documenting work in Maximo CMMS, while supporting continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with utilities maintenance experience or associate degree with related maintenance exposure.
• Experience from regulated environments (cGMP) is preferred.
• Strong documentation and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on manufacturing and laboratory equipment and systems.
• Ensure maintenance work is safely performed and in compliance with procedures.
• Document work orders and maintenance activities in Maximo CMMS.
• Communicate status, issues, and improvements to operators and stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and right-first-time execution.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree (related field)

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Job description

Senior Maintenance Technician – Nights

What you will do 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

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

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.

• 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

Salary Range 83,593.25USD -113,096.75 USD

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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 for this role is not guaranteed. 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. For more information, visit www.amgen.com and follow us on www.twitter.com/amgen