Fire & Life Safety Senior Engineer

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At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.

Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, youll 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, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Fire & Life Safety Senior Engineer

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world.

In this vital role The Senior Facilities and Utilities Engineer is responsible for providing HVAC / Utilities / Architectural / Fire Protection / Fire Alarm engineering support at the Amgen North Carolina and regional sites.

Responsibilities :

Provide technical expertise to lead facilities & utilities capital projects (both GMP and non GMP)

Interact with Insurance provider, regulatory bodies, Building Officials & Fire Marshall's

Interact with A&E and CM firms to deliver projects on budget and schedule

Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and fire systems issues in the field

Ensure optimal and cost-effective, code compliant, and insurance optimized facilities and utility systems

Develop, organize, analyze, and present results for operational issues and engineering projects of moderate scope and complexity

Support development of life cycle management strategies for facility fire-life safety systems

What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications :

High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Operations or Engineering experience OR

Associates degree and 8 years of Operations or Engineering experience OR

Bachelors degree and 4 years of Operations or Engineering experience OR

Masters degree and 2 years of Operations or Engineering experience OR

Doctorate degree

Preferred Qualifications :

Bachelors Degree or Masters Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Architectural Engineering or related technical field (NICET 1-IV in Fire Alarm and / or Fire Protection)

5 years experience in engineering in a manufacturing support environment with some experience of GMPs in the Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology, Semi-conductor industries, Naval or Merchant Marine.

Experience managing projects of small / medium size from concept to funding approval / execution requirements definition, options analysis, all design phases / review / approval

Experience with Commissioning up of facilities & fire alarm systems, fire protection systems, gas detection and alarm systems

Experience with freezers / cold rooms, HVAC systems, fume hoods, bio-safety cabinets, laminar flow benches, chiller & cooling tower systems, fire protection, fire alarm, close loop pumping systems, electrical systems / motor controls, building automation, chemical storage & handling, H-occupancies, laboratory equipment / laboratory gasses, vacuum systems, boilers and steam / condensate handling, compressed air / gasses, cryo-gasses, fuel handling systems, tank farm, data centers, architectural / roofing systems, elevators, material handling equipment, warehouses & loading dock equipment, parking structures, underground piping / utilities

Detailed understanding of Building Codes, including chemical usage & hazardous classification

Direct experience and familiarity with FM Insurance Loss Prevention Data Sheets, FM Approvals, and FM RoofNAV

Direct experience with regulated environments (i.e. cGMP, OSHA, EPA, state IBC / IFC) including understanding of cGMPs

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrated interpersonal and facilitation skills and ability to work in a collaborative team based environment.

Ability to apply analytical skills to evaluate and interpret complex problems using multiple sources of information

Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional projects teams and embrace a team-based culture

Familiarity with designing and operating equipment used in biopharmaceutical manufacturing

What you can expect from 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, well 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

Ability to travel 20%

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