Senior Maintenance Technician

About the role

Amgen Singapore Manufacturing is looking for a Senior Maintenance Technician to support day-to-day operation, monitoring and first-line support of site utility systems that underpin Biologics and API manufacturing. The role focuses on reliable utilities operation, safe system handover and compliance with operating and LOTO requirements, with limited hands-on maintenance support. Shift work is required to support continuous operations.

Key responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and carry out routine rounds of utility systems such as HVAC, chillers, cooling towers, compressed air and nitrogen.
• Monitor operating parameters and alarms, take approved response actions, document observations and escalate issues to System Owners, Maintenance or Manufacturing teams.
• Use approved alarm management tools and coordinate operational adjustments, start-ups, shutdowns, changeovers and recovery.
• Coordinate shutdowns, handovers and return-to-service with Planner, Utilities, Maintenance, Manufacturing and service providers, and escort vendors to ensure compliance with site safety, GMP and operational requirements.
• Guide and support new or less-experienced staff on utility operations, LOTO, alarm response and documentation.
• Perform and verify LOTO, assist with permit-to-work, JHA, line breaking, confined space and hot work controls, and provide first-line troubleshooting support.
• Support plant testing, commissioning, qualification and periodic verification of utility systems, and maintain shift handover notes and records in line with GMP, safety and ALCOA+ requirements.

Required profile

• Associate's degree or diploma in mechanical, electrical, mechatronic, facilities management or related engineering, with 4 years of directly related experience; or high school / NITEC / GED with 6 years in plant, facilities or utility operations.
• Preferred: certifications in steam boilers, work at height, confined space or NFPA hot work, and hands-on experience in utility systems, HVAC, chilled water, cooling towers, boilers, compressed air or nitrogen.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, refinery, chemical, semiconductor or other regulated manufacturing is an advantage.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of utility operating principles, alarm response, system isolation and safe start-up/shutdown practices.
• Familiarity with LOTO, permit-to-work, JHA, GMP documentation and safe work practices.
• Basic computer skills, including electronic logbooks, maintenance management systems and standard office applications.

Selection is subject to meeting the medical requirements of the job scope, which the company covers.