Sr Maintenance Technician I - Night Shift

Amgen•Holly Springs, NC

10d

About The Position

The Senior Maintenance Technician I provides technical expertise and guidance to support plant start-up and daily operations. During the first two years of the construction phase, the technician partners with Capital Project Delivery and Site Operations to support start-up, commissioning, and qualification of equipment and systems across manufacturing, laboratories, utilities, and other site areas. The role supports development and implementation of a maintenance program that meets GMP, safety, regulatory, and Amgen maintenance excellence requirements, including associated procedures, records, work orders, and assessments. After construction, the technician performs intermediate installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, testing, and documentation for process and utility equipment. Work must be completed safely, in compliance with applicable requirements, and according to planned schedules while minimizing production impact. The technician communicates work to operators and stakeholders, completes and reviews maintenance documentation, and contributes to process improvement and team development. Facility and manufacturing support may be required through an on-call rotation, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of maintenance work or military experience, or an associate degree and at least 6 months of maintenance work or military experience.
Knowledge of pneumatic, mechanical, and hydraulic systems and ability to perform associated maintenance activities.
Knowledge and experience working in a highly regulated function such as cGMP.
Experience executing and documenting maintenance work orders in a computerized maintenance management system.
Ability to interpret P&IDs.
Ability to work with minimum direction.
Ability to communicate task issues and status in a timely manner.
Ability to interact constructively with peers and teams.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of combined education, training, and experience in mechanical maintenance, emphasizing sanitary processing equipment and systems.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for plant start-up, commissioning, and qualification of equipment and systems in manufacturing, laboratories, utilities, and other site areas.
Support implementation of the maintenance program in accordance with GMP, safety requirements, regulations, and Amgen maintenance excellence standards.
Support development, writing, and implementation of maintenance documentation, including SOPs, change controls, non-conformances, work orders, job plans, hazard risk assessments, and job hazard assessments.
Help ensure staff safety during construction, start-up, and maintenance activities.
Install, troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and test process and utility equipment.
Complete quality and safety documentation and maintenance work in a safe, compliant, and timely manner according to plans and schedules.
Work efficiently to maximize completed maintenance activities and support maintenance excellence.
Communicate work appropriately to system operators and key stakeholders.
Complete work order documentation accurately.
Review and technically approve maintenance reports, forms, plans, and records.
Identify waste, workflow interruptions, and improvement opportunities; recommend solutions and assist with implementation.
Pursue skill development and participate in activities that improve overall team performance.
Provide facility and manufacturing support through an on-call rotation, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.