Senior Engineer (Site Mechanical)

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Senior Engineer (Site Mechanical)

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will The Senior Engineer (Site Mechanical) will join the Facilities & Engineering (F&E) group as a lead technical system owner for building mechanical systems supporting a large bio-pharmaceutical manufacturing site. Your responsibility includes HVAC and Refrigeration (HVAC/R), controlled temperature storage facilities, Life Safety Gas Detection systems, HEPA filter certification program, and the supporting mechanical utility systems. You will provide engineering ownership and oversight for safe and reliable daily operation of systems in accordance with established guidelines and operating procedures.

• Site design, construction, start-up, and operational readiness:
• Provide system ownership during capital project execution phases, focusing on building mechanical, HVAC/R systems, Life Safe Gas Detection systems, and subsystems.
• Collaborate with capital project team to ensure systems are designed, installed and operated safely, in compliance with pertinent environmental health/safety practices, regulations, as well as Amgen procedures and standards.
• Support equipment factory test and site acceptance test (FAT/SAT) activities.
• Support installation, commissioning, and qualification of Mechanical and HVAC systems and work with Qualified Building Automation System (QBAS) system provider (OEM), Amgen Engineering Technical Authority (ETA), Amgen site engineers, and other third parties to ensure Amgen user requirements are met.
• Work with and lead third-party contractors to support startup, installation check-out, and air system balancing.
• Support construction related activities, such as field verification of equipment layout, maintenance access, accurate use of materials and components (e.g. Fire Protection system), ensuring system interlocking and sequence of operations are engineered and configured accurately within the QBAS.
• Help develops standard operating procedures and maintenance practices for mechanical and HVAC systems.
• Implement master maintenance plans (MMP) and spare parts' inventory required to ensure long term systems reliability for mechanical and HVAC systems.

• Site Operations:
• Provide ongoing system ownership for site mechanical and HVAC systems operation and maintenance.
• Responsible for continuous improvement projects to drive operational efficiencies, reliability, and enhance safety.
• Own and maintain related drawings, schedules, zoning diagrams, and operating procedures for mechanical and HVAC systems.
• Work with electrical system owner to ensure electrical systems are working appropriately for mechanical and HVAC systems.
• Responsible to support electrical outages and HVAC system restarts to avoid impact to plant operations.
• Ensure plant readiness and Quality and Regulatory compliance for internal and external audits related to the Mechanical/HVAC systems.
• Collaborate with Amgen network sites to align and share good engineering practices for Mechanical/HVAC systems.
• Support trouble shooting and calibration activities for mechanical measurement and instrumentation (including validated humidity, temperature, and room differential pressure monitoring systems, as well as life safety gas detection systems).
• Ensure room pressurization strategy, control, testing, and documentation requirements for GMP classified manufacturing space are consistently maintained.
• Own and maintain HEPA/ULPA filter certification program, as well as certification of unidirectional booths, bio-safety cabinets, and fume hoods.
• As the system owner, provide recommendations on facility changes affecting mechanical and HVAC systems and support project implementation.
• Responsible for SLCM by working with Global Lifecycle Asset Management team to ensure system lifecycle are current and maintained.
• Work with original equipment manufacturers and integrated service providers for breakdown and planned maintenance.
• Provide rotational on-call support and ensure 24x7 day-to-day reliability of Mechanical/HVAC systems for plant operations.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The hard-working professional we seek is a strong communicator with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years’ experience in engineering or maintenance or related function within the biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical and/or Medical Device industry.
• 5+ years’ experience and track record of ensuring compliance in a highly regulated environment.
• Experience working in a regulated environment (e.g. cGMP, OSHA, EPA, etc.) and experience interacting with regulatory agencies and inspectors.
• Familiarity with GMP quality systems/processes such as change control, non-conformances, corrective and preventative actions, and qualifications/validation
• Solid understanding of the following routine engineering tasks and systems: Maintenance and asset management systems (e.g. IBM Maximo), building automation system operation, navigation, and reporting, vibration monitoring and analysis, equipment sizing, selection, installation, and maintenance, ductwork and piping sizing, design, installation, and maintenance, air handling system psychrometrics, Freezer and cold storage refrigeration systems, and equipment operation & maintenance (HVAC control systems, air handlers, fans, coils, humidifiers, filters and filtration, terminal devices, refrigeration equipment, compressors, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, boilers, HEPA filters, including testing & certification, fume hoods and biosafety cabinets, including testing & certification) and system and equipment trouble shooting.
• Technical experience with critical and non-critical utilities systems (such as HVAC serving Grade 7/8/9 manufacturing space, Clean Steam, Process Compressed Air, etc).
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks in project settings, and proficiency in communication, facilitation, and collaboration.
• CEM (Certified Energy Managers) by Association of Energy Engineers is desirable.

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team!

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