Utilities Maintenance Technician - HVAC

Amgen•Holly Springs, NC

2d•$71,327 - $96,501•Onsite

About The Position

Amgen is seeking a Utilities Maintenance Technician - HVAC to join their team at their newest and most advanced drug substance manufacturing plant, the Amgen FleX Batch facility. This facility will combine disposable technologies with traditional stainless-steel equipment for maximum operational flexibility and will integrate sustainability innovations to reduce carbon and waste, aligning with Amgen's goal of being a carbon-neutral company by 2027. The technician will provide HVAC technical expertise and guidance for plant utilities start-up and daily operations.

Requirements

High school diploma / GED
1 year of HVAC Operations or Maintenance experience

Nice To Haves

4+ years of combined education, training, and experience in HVAC utility operations and mechanical maintenance with an emphasis on facility and plant HVAC equipment and systems.
2+ years knowledge of HVAC operations and systems and ability to effectively perform associated maintenance activities.
Demonstrated knowledge of HEPA testing and certification
EPA 608 Certification
Demonstrated knowledge of refrigeration systems, components, and controls.
Demonstrated refrigeration and DX cooling experience
Working knowledge of local and national building code requirements.
Knowledge and experience working in a highly regulated function – cGMP.
Experience executing and documenting maintenance work orders in a computerized maintenance management system.
Ability to interpret mechanical drawings.
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

Performing intermediate installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, testing and documentation/logs of HVAC and utility equipment including HVAC systems, cold rooms and other environmental control units.
Performing operations, maintenance and repair activities on utility equipment and systems providing utilities serving Manufacturing, Lab, and various operations across the ANC site.
Specific Manufacturing and Lab HVAC systems include: Air Handling and Exhaust Fan units, Bio-Safety cabinets, air directional flow hoods, HEPA filters, walk-in cold rooms and freezers (refrigeration systems) and other environmental control units (chambers).
Maintenance activities include inspections, testing, minor/major equipment overhauls, pump rebuild/replacements, valve rebuild/replacements, HVAC troubleshooting/repair, HEPA filter certification, Piping modification/repair, etc.
Overseeing maintenance service providers and equipment vendors.
Completing quality and safety documentation and completing the 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.
Reviewing and technically approving 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, peers and other site functions.
Provide facility and manufacturing support as needed with on-call rotation - this may be outside of normal working hours including nights, weekends and holidays.