Associate Engineer 3, Utility

About the role

Lonza, a global life sciences company and the first biologics contract manufacturer in Singapore, is hiring an Associate Engineer 3, Utility to join its Engineering team in Tuas. The role covers daily routine and repair work orders, troubleshooting equipment breakdowns and carrying out basic repairs, supervising vendors and service providers, managing utilities, operations and maintenance and spares, and training junior Utility Technicians.

Key responsibilities

• Execute daily routine and repair work orders as assigned, ensuring routine maintenance is done on schedule and in line with engineering standards and procedures.
• Perform shifts and respond on call for maintenance and service breakdowns to support ongoing operations.
• Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and carry out basic repairs.
• Supervise vendors and service providers so that equipment stays fully operational.
• Manage operations and maintenance and spares, and perform regular equipment inspections.
• Carry out or supervise repairs and upgrades to minimise disruption to production, and apply and close work permits with Area/System Owners.
• Maintain site utilities in good condition in compliance with GMP and EHS requirements, and complete GMP documentation for maintenance activities.
• Report non-compliance issues such as delays, breakdowns or missing parts to the Supervisor/Manager.
• Supervise and train junior Utility Technicians on the utilities system.

Required profile

• Diploma or a relevant National Trade Certificate with several years of experience in utility systems in the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical or petrochemical industry.
• Willingness to work shifts and be on call when required.
• Certified Boiler Attendant or Certified Steam Engineer is beneficial but not essential.

Required skills

• Troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to follow SOPs and instructions.
• Good communication skills and teamwork.