Fire Protection Systems Engineer

Amgen • New Albany, OH

15h

About The Position

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. Fire Protection Systems Engineer What you will do In this vital role the Senior Facilities Fire Prevention Systems Engineer is responsible for providing Fire Protection/Fire Alarm engineering support and collaboration with HVAC/Utilities/Architectural SMEs at the Amgen Ohio and regional sites. Provide technical expertise to lead fire prevention systems designs (fire sprinkler, fire alarm, gas detection, fire code, and FM insurance) for facilities & utilities capital projects (both GMP and non GMP) Interact with Factory Mutual our i nsurance provider, regulatory bodies, Building Officials & Fire Marshall's Interact with A&E and C onstruction M anagement firms to deliver projects on budget and schedule Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and fire systems issues in the field Ensure optimal and cost-effective, code compliant, and insurance optimized facilities and utility systems Develop, organize, analyze, and present results for operational issues and engineering projects of moderate scope and complexity Support development of life cycle management strategies for facility fire protection, fire alarm, and hazardous gases life safety systems What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is a self-starter with these qualifications.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree OR Master’s degree and 2 years of Operations or Engineering experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Operations or Engineering experience OR Associate’s degree and 8 years of Operations or Engineering experience OR High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Operations or Engineering experience

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Fire Protection/ Mechanical/ Electrical/ Architectural Engineering or related technical field (NICET 1-IV in Fire Alarm and/ or Fire Protection )
• 5+ years experience in engineering in a manufacturing support environment with some experience of GMPs in the Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology, Semi-conductor industries, Naval or Merchant Marine.
• Experience managing projects of small/medium size from concept to funding approval/execution requirements definition, options analysis, all design phases/review/approval
• Experience with Commissioning up of facilities & fire alarm systems, fire protection systems, gas detection and alarm systems
• Experience with freezers/cold rooms, HVAC systems, fume hoods, bio-safety cabinets, laminar flow benches, chiller & cooling tower systems, fire protection, fire alarm, close loop pumping systems, electrical systems/motor controls, building automation, chemical storage & handling, H-occupancies, laboratory equipment/laboratory gasses, vacuum systems, boilers and steam/condensate handling, compressed air/gasses, cryo-gasses, fuel handling systems, tank farm, data centers, architectural/roofing systems, elevators, material handling equipment, warehouses & loading dock equipment, parking structures, underground piping/utilities
• Detailed understanding of Building Codes, including chemical usage & hazardous classification
• Direct experience and familiarity with FM Insurance Loss Prevention Data Sheets, FM Approvals, and FM RoofNAV
• Direct experience with regulated environments ( i.e. cGMP, OSHA, EPA, state IBC/ IFC) including understanding of cGMPs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and facilitation skills and ability to work in a collaborative team based environment.
• Ability to apply analytical skills to evaluate and interpret complex problems using multiple sources of information
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional projects teams and embrace a team-based culture
• Familiarity with designing and operating equipment used in biopharmaceutical manufacturing
• Ability to travel 20%

Responsibilities

• Provide Fire Protection/Fire Alarm engineering support and collaboration with HVAC/Utilities/Architectural SMEs at the Amgen Ohio and regional sites.
• Provide technical expertise to lead fire prevention systems designs (fire sprinkler, fire alarm, gas detection, fire code, and FM insurance) for facilities & utilities capital projects (both GMP and non GMP)
• Interact with Factory Mutual our i nsurance provider, regulatory bodies, Building Officials & Fire Marshall's
• Interact with A&E and C onstruction M anagement firms to deliver projects on budget and schedule
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and fire systems issues in the field
• Ensure optimal and cost-effective, code compliant, and insurance optimized facilities and utility systems
• Develop, organize, analyze, and present results for operational issues and engineering projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Support development of life cycle management strategies for facility fire protection, fire alarm, and hazardous gases life safety systems

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level