Maintenance Technician

Career Category

Operations

Job Description

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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. 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.

Maintenance Technician - Nights

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will beresponsible for performing electrical systems operation and maintenance activities throughout the ARI site.

In this role, you will be expected to work a 12-hour shift (7PM-7AM) on a rotating schedule (D shift). This includes extra benefits such as receiving an added 15% shift differential, and also getting premium pay for any Sundays worked. The schedule during the initial on-boarding phase for this role (2-6 weeks) will be administrative (Monday through Friday, approximately 8am to 5pm).Reporting to D Shift Utilities Manager, the Maintenance Technician is primarily responsible for performing electrical systems operation and maintenance activities throughout the ARI site.

Job Specific duties include:

Operate and maintain electrical power generation and distribution systems

Operate and maintain backup power / emergency power generation systems and Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS)

Perform troubleshooting and repair, and installation of electrical equipment and systems

Support operation and maintenance of Building Fire Alarm systems including operating the system, disabling points and performing troubleshooting activities

Perform scheduled and corrective maintenance and repair activities on complex equipment and systems used across the ARI site

Troubleshoot and repair equipment and systems

Identify equipment performance opportunities and recommends improvements to the maintenance program owners

Ensure work activities are completed correctly. Maximize right the first time execution.

Work in a highly productive and efficient manner to maximize the quantity of activities completed

Ensure work is appropriately communicated to system operators and key stakeholders

Ensure work order documentation is completed accurately and completely

Identify waste, workflow interrupters, and other opportunities for improvement, recommend solutions, and assisting with implementation

Identify opportunities to learn new skills and actively participate in development that will

improve overall team performance

Ensure activities are accomplished in a safe manner and with quality

Strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and cGMP’s

Ensure work is appropriately communicated to system operators and key stakeholders

Ensure work order documentation is completed accurately and completely

Lead by example and create a positive, respectful, professional and consistent work environment at all times

Provide on time and accurate communication of issues and updates/reports as necessary

Flexibility to provide support when required - this may be outside of normal working hours including nights, weekends and holidays

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The detail-oriented professional we seek is a self starter with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED & 1 year of electrical systems/maintenance work or military related experience OR

Associate degree

Preferred Qualifications:

Rhode Island Journeyperson Electrician B License, or Journeyperson Maintenance M License or ability to obtain the Rhode Island Electrician License

5 + years Electrical and Utilities systems experience and industrial mechanic experience

Experience with operation and maintenance of industrial electrical generation and power distribution systems (12,470 / 480 / 208 / 120 volts)

Related education/training of utilities systems

Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry

Rhode Island Boiler operation knowledge/license

Knowledge and experience working in a highly regulated function

Proven equipment troubleshooting skills

Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimum supervision

Ability to execute work orders in the Maximo computerized maintenance management system

Ability to interpret electrical drawings, P&ID’s and equipment schematics and wiring diagram

Effective communication skills (both written and verbal)

Ability to interact constructively with peers/teams

Strong computer skills

Ability to provide guidance and technical advice to others

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.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

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. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

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

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

. Salary Range

71,326.90USD -96,501.10 USD