Maintenance Technician – Utilities – Night Shift

Amgen • Holly Springs, NC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Amgen is seeking a Maintenance Technician – Utilities for their newest and most advanced drug substance manufacturing plant, the Amgen FleX Batch facility. This facility will combine the latest in disposable technologies with traditional stainless-steel equipment for maximum operational flexibility. It will feature best-in-class drug substance manufacturing technologies with embedded industry 4.0 capabilities and integrate sustainability innovations to reduce carbon and waste, aligning with Amgen's goal to be a carbon-neutral company by 2027. The role involves providing technical expertise and guidance to support the plant's start-up and daily operations, specifically on a rotating NIGHT shift (2-2-3 schedule, 7 PM to 7 AM).

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED and 1 years of Utility Operations or Maintenance experience
• Or Associate’s Degree

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years knowledge of utility operations and mechanical maintenance with an emphasis on plant utility equipment and systems (chillers, boilers, cooling towers, air compressors, etc.) and ability to effectively perform associated maintenance activities.
• Knowledge and experience within a cGMP or other highly regulated environment.
• Experience executing and documenting maintenance work orders in a computerized maintenance management system.
• Ability to interpret P&ID's.
• Ability to work with minimum direction.
• Ability to effectively communicate issues and status of tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to interact constructively with peers/teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform intermediate installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, testing, and documentation/logs of process and utility equipment.
• Perform operations, maintenance, and repair activities on utility equipment and systems serving Manufacturing, Lab, and various operations across the ANC site.
• Specific plant systems include: steam, chilled water, compressed air, cooling tower water, and heating hot water.
• Specific Manufacturing and Lab utility systems include: clean steam, water for injection (WFI), process cooling water, process air, process gases, process waste, HVAC systems, walk-in cold rooms and freezers, and other environmental control units (chambers).
• Maintenance activities include: inspections, testing, minor/major equipment overhauls, pump rebuild/replacements, valve rebuild/replacements, HVAC troubleshooting/repair, piping modification/repair, etc.
• Partner with maintenance service providers and equipment vendors.
• Complete quality and safety documentation and completion of work in a safe, compliant, and timely manner according to planning and predefined schedules with minimal impact to production while aligning with GMPs, SOPs and Amgen policies and regulations.
• Work in a highly productive and efficient manner to maximize the quantity of activities completed with focus on maintenance excellence.
• Ensure work is appropriately communicated to system operators and key stakeholders.
• Ensure work order documentation is completed accurately.
• Review maintenance reports, forms, plans and records.
• Identify waste, work-flow interrupters, and other opportunities for improvement, recommend solutions, and assist with implementation.
• Identify opportunities to learn new skills and actively participate in development that will improve overall team performance.
• Represent the Utilities Maintenance team in discussions and meetings with management and peers.
• Provide facility and manufacturing support as needed with on-call rotation - this may be outside of normal working hours including nights, weekends and holidays.

Benefits

• 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
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree